blogs.mercurynews.com - 10/14/2008
—
Ladies and gentlemen, I’m so proud to present this blog’s first ever Q & A transcript off of a Robert Rowell media availability…
(I’ll have more from my own quick talk with Rowell, mostly having to do with Chris Mullin’s contract status, in a bit.)
This ...
sports.espn.go.com - 10/11/2008
—
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 ...
(more)
Ellis gets 30-game suspension without pay for accident ...
laballtalk.com - 10/12/2008
—
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).
(more)
Monta Ellis Suspended
bizofbasketball.com - 10/14/2008
—
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 ...
(more)
Warriors Suspend Guard Monta Ellis Without Pay
Comments
Blog Reactions
It’s Hater Tuesday and Robert Rowell, the bell tolls for thee.
Fear The Beard —
... First, we’ll address his recent emergence from behind the shroud of secrecy. With his decision (apparently one made against the urgings of both Don Nelson and Chris Mullin) to suspend Monta without pay for 30 days, he was compelled to face the media. What did he have to say? Well, with Kawakami, ...
Golden State's newest villain ain't Stephen Jackson
Ball Don't Lie —
... in
Golden State these days, which is good news for
all the wrong people and horrible news for whatever Warriors fans survived the
summer. You see, Rowell is a close confidant of Cohan's, the absentee owner
whose basketball indiscretion are too numerous to jot down at this point; and five years
into his turn as Warriors prez, Rowell has started to make some Cohanesque decisions
of his own.
Like, according to numerous media outlets (the usual
brilliant suspects: Tim
Kawakami, Matt Steinmetz, Janny
Hu, Geoff
Lepper ... an embarrassment of riches ...
Kawakami : Warriors Lied To Season Ticket Holders About Ellis Fine
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... . Last October, Team President Robert Rowell pledged to the San Jose Mercury-News’ Time Kawakami the $3 million savings would be passed along to Warriors season ticket holders. ...
Related Content
Ellis Gets What He Deserves
blogs.mercurynews.com 10/13/2008 — 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 ...
Semi-Discipline A Good PR Move By Warriors
celticsblog.com 10/13/2008 — 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 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3638098) for 30 games.
That includes four ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Welcome DeMarcus, Welcome Back Marco —
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 ...
