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First Cup: Friday

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:33:40 +1900

Ray Ratto of the San Francisco Chronicle: "For the moment, though, Monta Ellis is the Warriors. He had to be, for there was no other foreseeable outcome once Baron Davis left." Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News: "I think Andris Biedrins' agent, Bill Duffy, is hoping and talking about Europe to get every dollar possible out of Mullin, and that's wise agenting.

And One posted 20 hours ago from myespn.go.com [link]

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How Good Can Jamal Crawford Be in Mike D’Antoni’s System?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:21:04 +1900

Could Jamal average 25 under D'Antoni? After Mike D'Antoni convinced his wife to move to the Big Apple, signed his deal, and made some impossibly optimistic remarks at a press conference, everyone wanted to talk about which high profile free agent could come and star in his system. At the top of most New Yorkers' wish [...]

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Agent: Warriors' Biedrins may look at Europe

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:00:30 +1900

Monta Ellis has signed a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, the team announced tonig...

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Warriors sign Ellis, but may have trouble keeping Biedrins - ContraCostaTimes.com

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:01:15 +1900

The Warriors locked up restricted free-agent guard Monta Ellis with a six-year deal worth $66 million, according to an NBA insider. However, Golden State could be in danger of losing Andris Biedrins, their remaining restricted free agent.

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The Internets are alive: Warriors re-sign young Monta Ellis

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:32:05 +1900

Restricted-free-agent Monta Ellis re-signed Thursday with the Golden State Warriors for six years and $66 million — 6-6-6! Here's what they're saying out in the ether about the deal ... Talking Points with Tim Kawakami : "Ellis had to get paid. Even before Baron Davis bolted, Ellis was going to get paid–he's a 20-point scorer at a very high percentage and he’s young. ...

And One posted 20 hours ago from sports.yahoo.com [link]

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Monta Ellis is Staying Put

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:52:16 +1900

Feel free to put Monta Ellis firmly in your early rounds for any cheatsheets you may be putting together. If there was any doubt that Ellis could be playing elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors put the kibosh on it in the ways of a six-year, $66 million deal . Ellis wanted to stay in the Bay Area, and he got his wish. Oh, and he’ll be making a bit more money in the ..

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Warriors Ink Monta Ellis to 6 yr., $67 Million

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:11:39 +1900

This was an absolute” no brainer” for Chris Mullin. Ellis is a budding star and will only get better as he gets more experience. In 2005, Mullin found a true “diamond in the rough” in Ellis, and therefore he ...

And One posted 16 hours ago from www.theknicksblog.com [link]

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Warriors re-sign Monta Ellis

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:23:18 +1900

The Golden State Warriors have re-signed guard Monta Ellis to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Monta under contract for the next several years,” said Mullin. “He has been one [...]

And One posted 21 hours ago from www.insidehoops.com [link]

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Warriors give Ellis six-year contract - San Jose Mercury News

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:00:01 +1900

Thursday was a busy day in Warriors land. The Warriors locked up their franchise player for at least the next five years when restricted-free-agent guard Monta Ellis signed a six-year, $66 million deal. Golden State also retained restricted-free-agent swingman Kelenna Azubuike by matching the three-year, $9 million offer sheet he received from the Los Angeles Clippers. And they signed ...

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Ellis scores 6-year, $67 million deal with Warriors

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:54:00 +1900

The Warriors re-signed explosive guard Monta Ellis to a multiyear contract Thursday.

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Now that Ellis is the Man, how will he handle it?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:00:01 +1900

(07-24) 21:47 PDT -- Monta Ellis' signing by the Warriors to be Baron II is no surprise. He had no other offers, the Warriors had no alternatives, the Greeks hadn't settled on a playmate for Josh Childress - why, it was a marriage made in heaven, if heaven is defined as a fait accompli. But as the new face of the franchise, Ellis is about to find out how much his narrow shoulders can bear, ...

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Warriors re-sign Ellis to six-year $66M deal - NBA - SI.com

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:28 +1900

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Golden State Warriors made sure they would have Monta Ellis in their backcourt at least for the near future, re-signing the explosive guard to a six-year deal worth about $66 million Thursday. Ellis, who was a restricted free agent, is expected to take over at point guard next season in Don Nelson's up-tempo offense after two-time All-Star Baron Davis opted out of ...

RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans found this 22 hours ago on sportsillustrated.cnn.com [link]

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Warriors News: Golden State resigns Monta Ellis to multi year-deal

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:12:48 +1900

It’s still unknown how long Ellis is inked for, (the terms of the deal were not announced), but the important information to the story is that there is no fear about him leaving anytime soon. The Warriors and Chris Mullin have been creating a whirlwind over here at The City with all of the moves that they’ve been responsible for the past week. The marquis move of the offseason was to sign ...

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A Little Help From Our Friends

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:30:54 +1900

With the week coming to an end, here are a few links worth reading while you wait for that clock to tick five...

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The Ten Worst NBA Names

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:38:02 +1900

The NBA is filled with great basketball players, but you have to wonder what some of their parents were thinking when they named them. Here's my countdown of the NBA's worst named players: 10. Martell Webster- Just imagine if you had that name growing up, and then imagine how many friends you'd have. 9. Monta Ellis- Half monster, half mantis. 8. Darko Millicic- ...

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Monta's Peak

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:10:56 +1900

The Golden State Warriors tonight gave Monta Ellis one of the biggest raises in NBA history, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

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Warriors Sign Monta

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:50:05 +1900

The Warriors’ signaled their end to the free agent period by locking up their own guy. Monta Ellis inked a six-year deal today worth $66 million according to an NBA insider. The fourth-year player out of Lanier High in Mississippi is now the highest-paid Warrior and is expected to be the starting point guard.

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Monta Back In the Oaktown Fold

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:50:05 +1900

Baron Davis may be gone, but there is no doubt the Warriors will continue to play an exciting brand of basketball. That truth was only further cemented on Thursday. Courtesy of a Warriors press release (http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors_resign_monta_ellis.html): The Golden State Warriors have re-signed free agent guard Monta Ellis to a multi-year contract, it was announced ...

Ball Don't Lie found this 21 hours ago on www.celticsblog.com [link]

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Monta Ellis Gets P-A-I-D

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:50:05 +1900

by Marcel Mutoni If ever there was any doubt as to who the main man - now that Baron Davis is out of the picture - in Golden State is, the Warriors have put an end to all of that. Monta Ellis has just gotten one of the largest pay raises in League history; the 22-year old guard went from making just under $800 K per season to $11 million a year. The Mercury News has the details : ...

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Warriors Strengthen Bench Trade With Nets For Williams

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:40:58 +1900

The “ Associated Press ” reported Tuesday that the Golden State Warriors have acquired point guard Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets for a conditional first round pick. Williams who was drafted by New Jersey in the 2006 NBA Draft is expected to be the backup to Monta Ellis. Ellis will be elevated to starting point, after the Warriors lost free agent Baron Davis to the ...

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