nbarumors.info - 8/27/2008
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The Golden State Warriors announced today that Monta Ellis has suffered a severe high ankle sprain and will be out for at least 3 months. Ellis has already been treated with surgery to repair a torn deltoid ligament in his left ankle. Additional information on how Ellis injured himself has not yet been disclosed.
Sources: Warriors' Ellis out at least 3 months because of ankle injury
sports.espn.go.com 8/27/2008 — "The Golden State Warriors won't have Baron Davis or Monta Ellis in their starting lineup on opening night. In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that Ellis -- just awarded one of the biggest pay raises in league history -- will be sidelined at least three months, possibly four, after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown..."
Cue the Marcus Williams Era
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 8/27/2008 — Well, looks like Monta Ellis will be out 3-4 months after stepping out of bed into a George Foreman grill. If that's not enough to derail the Warriors' already slim playoff hopes, then add on the fact that this will also likely curtail Monta's development as the point guard of this team. Training camp can do wonders for a small 2 looking to make the transition; players become aware of their ...
Injury News: Down Goes Monta Ellis
droppingdimes.gearlive.com 8/28/2008 — Um...Not good. Especially if you’re a Warriors fan or a keeper league owner with Monta Ellis on your roster.
Per ESPN’s Marc Stein :
In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that ...
Monta Ellis' Early Season Injury Is No Problem, Except That It Is
sportingnews.com 8/28/2008 —
The NBA season is very long. The beginning doesn't matter much. Don Nelson is a psycho genius who can turn any mismatched batch of talent into a viable team. These are the reasons why Golden State fans need not despair at the news that Monta Ellis ...