blogs.mercurynews.com - 10/13/2008
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According to Hoopsworld , the Warriors have suspended Ellis for 30 games for the circumstances surrounding his August injury.?? Given the range of unpleasant options following Ellis’ mo-ped madness, the Warriors made the right decision.
The most important storyline out of the ...
sports.espn.go.com - 10/11/2008
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sports.espn.go.com —
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors are
punishing Monta Ellis not long after they rewarded him....
The Warriors suspended the injured guard for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his lucrative new contract by getting into a moped ...
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Ellis gets 30-game suspension without pay for accident ...
laballtalk.com - 10/12/2008
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laballtalk.com —
Verdict - 30 games without pay. How long
will it take the high ankle sprain to heal?...
I'm guessing 30 games (without pay).
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Monta Ellis Suspended
bizofbasketball.com - 10/14/2008
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bizofbasketball.com —
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 : "The cooperation that we received from Jeff Fried [Monta's representative] enabled us to be very diligent in ...
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Warriors Suspend Guard Monta Ellis Without Pay
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The Internets are alive: Warriors suspend Ellis for moped snafu
Ball Don't Lie —
... Fast Break: "... for those pushing for the contract to be voided, it's hard to see the upside. If Ellis returns to close to his former self, we've lost our best player for nothing. Even if Ellis doesn't, we've gained nothing in terms of cap flexibility this year (and only marginal room next year, given our likely expenses for other players and proximity to the luxury tax). Moreover, we become enemy number one for players' agents, who worry about recommending us to their clients given our willingness to choose the "nuclear" option to Ellis' ...
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Monta’s Onto Something
ibabuzz.com 10/29/2008 — First, here is Monta Ellis’ statement in it’s entirety:
“To My Community, Friends and Fans:
I want to thank you very much for your continued support and encouragement. While management and I do not agree on their actions, I ...
Warriors Punishment of Ellis Seems Extreme
sportingnews.com 10/14/2008 — Over the weekend, the Warriors announced that they would suspend Monta Ellis for 30 games , on account of that scooter-induced injury he lied about . Now, Ellis and his people are threatening to appeal the decision. From USA Today :
"We've ...
Monta Ellis set to lose $3 million
blacksportsonline.com 10/12/2008 — The Golden State Warriors suspended Monta Ellis for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his new contract by getting into a mo-ped accident. Ellis hurt his ankle in August, and told Chris Mullin (the Warriors' top basketball executive) that he hurt himself playing pickup ball back
Ellis planning to file appeal
sfgate.com 10/28/2008 — "While management and I do not agree on their actions, I want to be clear that my injury is based on my mistake in judgment," Ellis said in a statement released by his agent, Jeff Fried. "And I always accept responsibility for my actions." What Ellis ...
Monta Ellis is Grounded; Not Allowed to Go Out and Play
hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com 10/13/2008 — That's right. And Daddy said he's not even getting his allowance. This is so unfair! 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 ...
That MoPed cost Monta Ellis $3 Million
deceptivelyquick.blogspot.com 10/13/2008 — 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 ...
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Bleacher Report - NBA 10/13/2008
While franchise player Monta Ellis has plenty of time to reflect on his $3M moped joyride, Warriors fans are desperate to see if anyone can seize the opportunity. Saturday night, at the Oracle, it didn't take long for two newcomers to ...
Days of Monta Ellis: Part III —
Bleacher Report - NBA 10/14/2008
In part III of the Monta Ellis soap opera ( Ellis part I and Ellis part II ), the Golden State Warriors have decided to punish Ellis for his actions by suspending him a total of 30 games .
Since Ellis tore a ligament in his ankle that required ...
