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mysportsrumors Players violating those clauses is nothing new, and teams routinely let them get away with it. But come on Monta you got to be a little more careful if you're going to do that.
Golden State Warriors suspend Ellis
SmackCaster SmackBlog —
... The Golden State Warriors’ Monta Ellis will have plenty of time to mope about his moped accident. The Warriors are suspending Ellis for 30 games. Assuming this is without pay, Ellis, who had just signed a six-year, $66-million contract before the accident, will be out $4 million Ouch. He wouldn’t return until mid-December. ...
That MoPed cost Monta Ellis $3 Million
Deceptively Quick —
News dropped that The Warriors will not be paying Monta Ellis while he rehabs from his moped accident: The Warriors suspended the injured guard for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his lucrative new contract by getting into a moped accident. Ellis, who agreed to a six-year deal worth $66 million in July, severely sprained his ankle in a low-speed crash in late August. The suspension will cost the guard slightly less than $3 million. Golden State Of Mind, feeling the pain, summed it up better than anyone: ...
Warriors Suspend Guard Monta Ellis Without Pay
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —
... The Golden State Warriors suspended guard Monta Ellis 30 games without pay on Saturday, seven weeks after he sustained an ankle injury in a moped accident. As reported by ESPN: ...
Pruitt’s Time To Shine
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... won’t back down | Globe: Posey just minding his business | Souza: Big Baby makes amends in Manchester | Telegram: Young bench seeks identity | SI: Paul Forrester’s Celtics preview | Hoopsworld: Celtics & Rockets get hot and heavy | ESPN: Highlights from Nuggets/Suns outdoor game | Monta Ellis suspended 30 games without pay for scooter accident
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Semi-Discipline A Good PR Move By Warriors
CelticsBlog —
A Daily Babble Production After nearly a month's worth of speculation, the Golden State Warriors took action this weekend and suspended their best player for 30 games. That includes four preseason games, so Monta Ellis will be gone until after the Warriors take on the Indiana Pacers on December 17. This would normally seem a risky endeavor for a team that won 48 games last season and still missed the playoffs in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. But the fact that Ellis was likely to play in few if any of those 30 games in the first place mitigates most of that ...
Monta Ellis suspended for 30 games
NBA Noise —
... from earlier this summer are still being felt by the Golden State Warriors. Warriors president Robert Rowell suspended Ellis for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his new ($66 mil.) contract. Reportedly, Rowell's decision went against the wishes of top basketball executive Chris Mullin and coach Don Nelson, both of whom are in the final year of their contracts and have not been approached about an extension. ...
Monta Ellis is Grounded; Not Allowed to Go Out and Play
Hardwood Paroxysm —
... I'm sure you've heard by now, but Monta Ellis has been suspended for thirty games without pay for his little injury mishap over the summer. I've been told that the magic number comes from a fifteen game suspension for violating the NBA's uniform contract guidelines and an additional fifteen game suspension for doing something as lame as riding a moped in the off-season. Rightfully so. ...
Team Of The Week
JR, On Fire —
... Here is a small sample of a Pat Mills article coming in the next Slam Mag. - Good article about sport survival in New Zealand. - Looking for a job? I might just have the position for you to apply for in basketball. Click here. - Who in the NBA 2005 draft year is still looking for a contract extension? - Warriors Monta Ellis may regret getting on that moped. Suspended for 30 games without pay. Ouch! Vintage '96 NBL ...
Monday's Musings
Bend It Like Bennett —
... good role models and exceptional citizens. Larry has spat in the face of success, profits, and exciting basketball, demonstrating a commitment to jump-stops, proper pivoting, and the triple-threat, things only real Americans will appreciate. Mr. Presti, take notes. How are Fat Girls like Mopeds? They’re fun to ride but you don’t want your friends to find out…or your boss…or the media. We Are Not the Same, I am a Martian Apparently Martians don’t ...
2009-10 Golden State Warriors Season Preview
The No-Look Pass —
... Last season started off with a bang. By bang, I mean Monta Ellis crashing his moped in a low speed accident that summer. This resulted in ankle surgery and costing him a 30-game suspension (and some salary from his off season contract extension). That wasn’t the only cause for last season. Baron Davis packed his bags and went back to his hometown to play for the LA Clippers. A disgruntled “ ...
