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Monta Ellis is All-Star, teammates say
February 10
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Monta Ellis did what he always does. He sat at his locker before Thursday night's game, staring off at nothing in particular. He suited up in silence, donned his blaring headphones as he stretched, and then headed to the Pepsi Center floor to find another helpless defender. If Ellis was annoyed at being left off the Western Conference All-Star team again, it didn't show in egocentric demeanor. In fact, he displayed just the opposite come game time - unselfishly playing a secondary role to point guard Stephen Curry for the betterment of the team. "He's been even more efficient, and his assists have been up," power forward David Lee said. "It's tough, but he's having a great season and is"
48 for Monta Ellis in Warriors' loss to Thunder
February 8
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"This has to be way too early to write the Warriors' post mortem. They've played one-third of their season, and there are 2 1/2 weeks to the All-Star Game. Their promised playoff berth can't be out of the question already. But on a night when Monta Ellis gave reason for hope to the semi-delusional, scoring a career-high 48 points (including 30 in the first half), the overall numbers were still too glaring for one of the league's most rosy-eyed optimists to discount questions about the season being lost."
Will the Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis be an All-Star?
February 4
Oakland Tribune
 
"It's becoming an annual tradition. In early February, the water coolers around the Bay Area are held up by people debating over one question: should Monta Ellis be an All-Star? This figures to be Ellis' best chance ever thanks to a few breaks. Some of his biggest competition in previous years is no longer in the picture. Deron Williams was traded to the Eastern Conference. Brandon Roy retired. Manu Ginobili is out with a broken wrist. In what's a slow start for him, he's still one of the league's best scorers -- his 21.5 points per game rank ninth in the NBA through Thursday. Plus, Ellis leads all shooting guards in assists per game (6.7), a much-improved aspect of his game. "His numbers"
Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry, David Lee combine for 85 points as Warriors blow past Utah
February 3
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors' starting back court broke out of their slump Thursday. Guards Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry combined for 62 points on 45 shots and six steals, leading Golden State to a comfortable 119-101 win over the Utah Jazz. On top of that, the Warriors' back court had some help. Forward David Lee overcame a 2-for-12 start and finished with 23 points. He was a big reason Golden State racked up 71 second-half points, tying the mark for most points in a half by any team this season. "We played Warriors basketball," Ellis said."
Monta Ellis not worried about his points
January 27
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"When Monta Ellis paid a surprise visit Thursday to "KJ," an Oakland teen who was shot last month, the Warriors shooting guard promised to buy him tickets for today's game but wouldn't guarantee a 40-point showcase against Oklahoma City. One of the league's most dynamic scorers the past three seasons, Ellis is struggling to put up points at his normal rate this season. He's shooting 42 percent from the floor, the lowest percentage since his rookie year, and 25.4 percent from three-point range, down nearly 11 percentage points from last season. But Ellis says fans shouldn't worry about that. They should be concerned with more important things. "Win," Ellis said. "That's all I'm trying to"
Monta Ellis has a big night, but Golden State Warriors lose to New Jersey Nets
January 19
Oakland Tribune
 
"In the Warriors' grasp was the winning trip they desperately needed. Confidence, momentum, a chance to creep closer to .500 -- it was all within their reach. But Golden State allowed an Eastern Conference doormat to snatch it away. Wednesday's 107-100 loss to the New Jersey Nets sent the Warriors home with a 2-2 trip and a bitter taste. Including Saturday's loss to Charlotte, Golden State's two losses were against teams that are now a combined 16 games under .500. "We had the game," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "This is a win that we fully expected coming in. ... They wanted it more.""
Monta Ellis' 22 points help Warriors bounce back with 99-91 win over the Pistons
January 16
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis seemed to play angry in the second half of Sunday's game at Detroit, scoring 17 second-half points to lift Golden State to a 99-91 victory. The Warriors (4-8) earned coach Mark Jackson his first road victory, rebounding from Saturday's "embarrassing" loss at Charlotte. Golden State also kept alive its hopes of winning the four-game trip, which continues Tuesday in Cleveland. It wasn't Ellis' best game -- he finished with 22 points, seven assists and five turnovers. But the annoyed edge he played with, from his determined drives to the scowl on his face, set the tone as the Warriors grinded out their first win in Detroit since March 2007."
Warriors' Monta Ellis inspires, but win is elusive
January 5
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"At one point in the second half of the Warriors' 101-95 loss to San Antonio on Wednesday, coach Mark Jackson asked Monta Ellis if he needed a breather. The shooting guard might have laughed if he hadn't been so focused on the game. He had 38 points, seven assists and two steals in 44-plus minutes as he tried to will the Warriors to a victory in a place they never win. "It's got to stop some time," Ellis said after the Spurs beat the Warriors for the 27th time in a row in San Antonio."
Team gives grieving Ellis a warm return
January 3
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Monta Ellis rejoined the Warriors at breakfast Monday, getting greetings and hugs from his teammates. The guard missed Saturday's game against Philadelphia and the two practices that sandwiched the loss as he attended his grandmother's funeral in Mississippi. "It was great to be back with those guys," Ellis said. "Being in Jackson was sad, and I got to come back here where there is some life. It made me appreciate the years I spent with my grandma.""
Monta Ellis might play Monday vs. Phoenix Suns
January 2
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis, according to a team spokesperson, will join the team in Phoenix. Though he did not practice with the team Sunday in Oakland, Ellis is expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game against the host Suns. But coach Mark Jackson stopped short of guaranteeing Ellis will play. "We hope so," Jackson said. "But the bottom line is we're really sincere with letting him take as much time as possible. We understand his loss and what he's going through and we're there for him.""
Monta Ellis on leave to tend to his grandmother's funeral
December 31
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors may have to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night without star guards Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry. Neither practiced Friday. Ellis went to Mississippi to be with his family in advance of his grandmother's funeral Saturday. Curry was limited to pre-practice drills because of a sprained right ankle. "We'll play the cards," coach Mark Jackson said. "Whether it's without Steph or without Monta or whoever it is, the bottom line is we have guys who are more than capable of stepping up. Our identity remains the same. We've got to find a way to get it done." Ellis grandmother, Mary Cole, died on Christmas Day. She was 89. Ellis played the first three games with a heavy"
Monta Ellis says lawsuit won't affect his play
December 24
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors shooting guard Monta Ellis addressed the media after Friday's practice, speaking publicly for the first time since he and the team were sued for sexual harassment two days earlier. Showing equal parts resolve and compassion, Ellis looked directly into reporters' eyes and camera lenses as he declined comment on the allegations and said the lawsuit won't affect his play on the floor. "It's a legal matter; I'm not going to comment on it," Ellis said. "I'm focusing on basketball, getting ready for the season and trying to prepare to get off to a great start.""
Problems with Ellis, Curry hinder Warriors
December 23
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Another day came and went Thursday without any explicit answers to the most potentially damning questions that face the Warriors. Shooting guard Monta Ellis, who was sued Wednesday for alleged sexual harassment, left practice as the media entered because of what the Warriors called a bruised right shoulder. Point guard Stephen Curry, who rolled his surgically repaired right ankle Tuesday night, didn't know if he'd be ready to play in the season opener Christmas Night. Head coach Mark Jackson didn't offer specifics for how the Warriors would deal with the hard times, offering only a promise that they would. "I truly feel like we're going to handle it and we're going to respond," Jackson"
Problems with Ellis, Curry hinder Warriors
December 23
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Another day came and went Thursday without any explicit answers to the most potentially damning questions that face the Warriors. Shooting guard Monta Ellis, who was sued Wednesday for alleged sexual harassment, left practice as the media entered because of what the Warriors called a bruised right shoulder. Point guard Stephen Curry, who rolled his surgically repaired right ankle Tuesday night, didn't know if he'd be ready to play in the season opener Christmas Night."
Warriors' front office flubs Ellis situation
December 23
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors still play defense like amateurs. The basketball team has a lot of time to improve, but upper-level management hopelessly flubbed the fundamentals in its response to the sexual-harassment lawsuit filed Wednesday against the club and guard Monta Ellis. The statement issued by Warriors President Rick Welts included a blooper-reel reference to the team knowing of a "consensual relationship" between Ellis and the woman who sued, former community-relations director Erika Ross Smith. To achieve this type of sloppiness on the court, new head coach Mark Jackson would have to teach his players to guard shooters with their hands down."
Warriors deny harassment claim against Monta Ellis
December 22
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"A sexual harassment complaint filed against the Golden State Warriors and a star player comes on the heels of another lawsuit that alleges the NBA is steeped in a culture that treats women unfairly, and could do more to protect all of its employees - not just the ones who play on the court. On Wednesday, Erika Smith, the Warriors' former director of community relations, sued the team in Alameda County Superior Court, saying she was fired after executives learned guard Monta Ellis had sent her late-night texts that included a photo of his genitalia. The lawsuit said Ellis started texting Smith in November 2010 with messages that included phrases like "I want to be with you" and "Hey Sexy,""
Warriors, Ellis being sued for sexual harassment
December 21
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors and guard Monta Ellis are being sued by a former employee for sexual harassment. According to an email from the Law Offices of Burton F. Boltuch, the plaintiff will file the suit Wednesday morning in Oakland at the Superior Court of Alameda County. Afterward, a news conference will be held to discuss the allegations. The Warriors and Ellis had no comment Tuesday."
Maturing Warriors Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins
December 18
San Francisco Chronicle
 columnist Scott Ostler
"The Warriors struck out in their quest for a dramatic player upgrade. Tyson Chandler? Chris Paul? Dream on. However, the Warriors may have stumbled upon two new players, both potential All-Stars: Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins. Both claim to have undergone emotional makeovers. If they are sincere, the Warriors' outlook becomes considerably brighter. Ellis' evolution has a lot to do with his wife of a year and a half, Juanika. The new Monta stopped trying to be a nightlife All-Star and started taking responsibility for his job and his relationships with teammates. At last week's media day, Ellis said he has continued to work on himself. "There are probably a lot of things you've seen from"
Warriors' Monta Ellis may see low-post time
December 15
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"New coach Mark Jackson has brought a unique perspective to the Warriors, including experimenting with two of the team's best players in surprising roles. Jackson said he'll get shooting guard Monta Ellis some touches on the block, and the coach has given power forward David Lee carte blanche to take open three-point shots."
Warriors' Monta Ellis vows he's a real leader
December 13
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"For the past three years, Monta Ellis was the focus of media day for all of the wrong reasons. This time, he took a novel approach and made news for all of the right reasons. On Monday, Ellis said he has put the bad feelings stemming from management's punishment over his moped accident that cost him all but 25 games in the 2008-09 season and the trade of friend Stephen Jackson behind him. And he most certainly can play alongside Stephen Curry. "I think it's going to be a breakout season for the Warriors, not just me," Ellis said. "There are probably a lot of things you've seen from Monta Ellis in the past six years that you won't see this year. That's for the sake of the team.""
Lacob: Monta Ellis not moving
June 28
Yahoo! Sports
 
"There's been a fair amount of talk this offseason about the Golden State Warriors trading Monta Ellis, a fella who averaged 24.1 points, 5.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game last season. Warriors CEO and majority owner Joe Lacob told the San Jose Mercury News, though, that the team is not trying to trade Ellis. "We really value him and we want him here," Lacob told the paper. "I think he's a tremendous player and a unique asset. And it would take a helluva deal that really made sense for the organization as a whole in order for us to trade Monta Ellis. We're not looking to do that.""
Report: Monta Ellis' agent tells Warriors that he wants to be traded
June 24
New York Post
 
"A few days ago, it appeared as if the Warriors had decided to keep Ellis despite some very attractive propositions. However, late yesterday, they were back to giving serious thought to moving him if the pitch blew them away. Word has it Ellis' agent, Jeff Fried, who did not return my call, informed management his client wants to be dealt."
Lakers and Warriors discussed Odom, Ellis trade
June 23
CBSSports.com
 
"The Warriors have fielded numerous calls about Monta Ellis, and seem to be cautiously open to discussing the star guard's desire for a change of scenery. Such efforts have become increasingly difficult since the hiring of Mark Jackson as coach. Jackson wants to coach Ellis, and has become well aware that he has emerged as owner Joe Lacob's favorite player on the team. A recent conversation between the Warriors and Lakers centered around Lamar Odom and Shannon Brown going to Golden State for Ellis, but those talks went nowhere, sources said. The Bulls would become involved if they were willing to part with Joakim Noah, and Chicago executives have consistently balked at including him in"
If Warriors trade Ellis, it likely won't be soon
June 21
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors general manager Larry Riley spent a significant portion of an hourlong, wide-ranging interview Monday that was supposed to be about the draft instead discussing the trade status of guard Monta Ellis. Riley said it is highly unlikely that Ellis will be traded during Thursday's draft or this summer, but he didn't rule out a trade-deadline deal in February. Riley called some reports about a possible Ellis trade "fabrication" and an "insult" to other teams, and then he turned around and intimated that Ellis should net a center like Dwight Howard - the very report that drew Riley's disdain. This is what happens when you don't know which side you are supposed to support. Riley, a highly"
Warriors unlikely to trade Ellis
June 21
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors general manager Larry Riley said Monday the team likely won't trade Monta Ellis, but he implied that a big-time offer would make him reconsider. Riley, however, denied reports about a deal being imminent during a talk with local media at the team's facility in Oakland. His stance on Ellis shed some light on the Warriors' draft intentions Thursday night. Golden State has the 11th pick in the first round. "How many shooting guards are better than Monta Ellis?" Riley said. "He's pretty special. It's very likely that he will not be traded on draft night or even through the summer." Riley said the consensus among team officials is that it can win with the small backcourt of Ellis and"
Warriors reportedly go after Dwight Howard in attempt to trade Ellis
June 19
SportingNews.com
 
"The Golden State Warriors had gone after mostly midlevel players in their attempts to trade guard Monta Ellis. But with everyone vying for the attention of Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard these days, they decided to take a shot at the most sought after big man in the NBA, according to a tweet from Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. "The Dwight Howard sweepstakes have begun. Golden State offered Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins and Ekpe Udoh. Unlikely that'll get it done," Givony tweeted Saturday. Howard becomes a free agent at the end of the 2011-12 season, along with other big names like Chris Paul and Deron Williams."
Why the Iguodala-for-Ellis deal has to happen
June 14
Bleacher Report
 
"Something has to give. Despite his exceptional defense, freakish athleticism and jaw-dropping play-making ability, the writing on the wall is simply too large to ignore at this point. His seven years of service should be greatly appreciated by 76ers fans, but the fact remains that Andre Iguodala can not—and should not—be a member of the Philadelphia 76ers next season. He clearly doesn't want to be in Philadelphia any longer. Iguodala's quasi-excused absence from his postseason exit interview spoke volumes, even more so than his non-committal answers during his season-ending session with the media. The last time the 76ers had a player who made no secret of his disdain for the organization"
Warriors push back on Monta Ellis trade talks
June 12
CBSSports.com
 
"The cat is out of the bag. CBSSports.com's Ken Berger reported that the Golden State Warriors are interested in moving guard Monta Ellis, engaging in trade talks with multiple teams. While he admits that his team has engaged in trade talks this summer, new Warriors owner Joe Lacob pushed back against the rumors in an interview with the San Jose Mercury-News. "There's a tremendous amount of speculation in the press, and I can't believe where all this is coming from… because the stories are completely fabricated, by you or whoever. I don't know who's fabricating them. "They're fabrications, complete and utter. All these teams that supposedly have talked to us. It's not true. It's just not"
Warriors discuss Ellis trade scenarios but Jackson hopes Monta returns to Golden State next season
June 11
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Count coach Mark Jackson as one guy in the Warriors' organization who openly wants scoring dynamo Monta Ellis back with Golden State next season. Warriors officials continued to say Friday that they're discussing possible trades for Ellis, though they're not actively "shopping" him and haven't come close to accepting an offer. Jackson made it clear that he hopes the trade talks cease. "That is something we'll talk about all together," Jackson said in a side session after his introductory news conference. "I want Monta Ellis on this basketball team. With that being said, if they trade Monta Ellis for Dwight Howard or LeBron James, I'll be OK." The Warriors certainly aren't getting Howard or"
Warriors conclude dealing Monta Ellis is No. 1 option
June 10
Oakland Tribune
 
"No Warriors trade involving Monta Ellis is imminent, but it seems inevitable the star guard will be traded. Whether it's to Philadelphia, Chicago, Memphis or Denver, the Warriors appear comfortable with the reality that moving Ellis presents their best chance to improve the team. Recent developments have shown he still has value, and most of the Warriors' decision-makers aren't tied to him. With the draft less than two weeks away, it all seems to be creating the perfect opportunity to trade Ellis. The Warriors are on the hunt to add a difference maker via a trade. Multiple sources confirm they have talked to Memphis about Rudy Gay, Philadelphia about Andre Iguodala, Chicago about Luol Deng"
Monta Ellis trade talk intensifies
June 10
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors trading high-scoring guard Monta Ellis seems all but inevitable, though team sources warned against that assessment. The organizational debate over whether Ellis can play with similarly diminutive guard Stephen Curry has given way to the question of which of the backcourt players to deal this summer. Now, Ellis' representatives have joined the Warriors in an attempt to find a mutually beneficial destination, league sources said Thursday. Warriors officials said they are not shopping Ellis and a trade is a "long way off," but a CBS report had sources saying an Ellis-for-Andre Iguodala deal with Philadelphia is a 50-50 venture. The Golden State-Philadelphia trade has been"
Report: Orlando Magic have talked to Golden State about Monta Ellis
June 9
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic are one of a handful of teams who've spoken to the Golden State Warriors about acquiring Monta Ellis, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Based on comments from new team consultant Jerry West last week, it appears the Warriors are looking to split up the guard duo of Ellis and Stephen Curry, who aren't a very good complement because they're both undersized and both like the ball in their hands. That puts Ellis, a 25-year-old who averaged 24.1 points last season, on the trading block, and he's receiving plenty of interest. Rusty Simmons of the Chronicle, citing league sources, said the Warriors have discussed trades with Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando and the Lakers."
Warriors have discussed Ellis trade with Hawks, Bulls, Lakers, Grizz and Magic
June 8
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors seem to know full well that Monday's surprising hire of TV analyst Mark Jackson as their head coach is only the first step in an attempt to transform a culture of lackluster defense. The next step - or leap - is remaking the roster, a process that is much more involved and probably ultimately more important than the coaching search. "I'll believe Mark will be able to get our defense where we want to go, but we're going to make an effort to get players that can help," general manager Larry Riley said. "He has the strength of personality and has stressed that, if this team is going to get better, it has to start on the defensive end. As far as we're concerned, that's right. "We"
Reports link Iguodala to Warriors
June 8
Courier-Post
 
"The Sixers' search for a scorer could be ending soon, according to reports that say Andre Iguodala could be traded to Golden State for Monta Ellis in the coming weeks. If such a deal were to materialize, it could be straight-up because Ellis' salary of $11 million for next season is within 25 percent of Iguodala's $13.3 million. Sixers President Rod Thorn refused to comment Tuesday, saying only: "We talk to teams every day about different things." But a deal for Ellis could be a good match for both teams. That's because Golden State could be interested in a taller perimeter player who is focused on defense to pair with point guard Stephen Curry. Iguodala, at 6-feet-7, would fit that bill."
Sources: Warriors, Sixers talking trade
June 7
ESPN.com
 
"The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers have discussed a trade that would send the Warriors' leading scorer, Monta Ellis, to the 76ers for Andre Iguodala, according to league sources, including one with direct knowledge of Golden State's thinking. One source stressed that completion of the deal is not imminent but that it has merits for both sides. The Warriors would beef up their perimeter size and defense with Iguodala, who is 6'6" and 207 pounds and can play shooting guard or small forward. Iguodala would be paired with the 6'3", 185-pound Stephen Curry at point guard and 6'9" small forward Dorell Wright."
Bulls, Grizzlies rumored to want Monta Ellis
June 2
CBSSports.com
 
"Monta Ellis has entered into that rather uncomfortable zone where he's not traded, but everyone expects him to be. He's not gone, but it's kind of assumeed he will be. He's still with Golden State, only not really. He's been rumored to have been on the trade block for close to a year now, with Stephen Curry considered the guard of the future. Now the Contra Costa Times reports that the Warriors are considering trading Ellis again, and more aggressively following the makeover planned by new owners with Joe Lacob leading the charge. The addition of Jerry West to the ownership and front office group only strengthens that idea, with Ellis being considered the bait to kickstart the reshaping of"
Monta Ellis may end up being Jerry West's first big move
June 1
Oakland Tribune
 columnist Tim Kawakami
"It is possible that Jerry West came to the Warriors with the sole purpose of fashioning the franchise to the exact and entertaining specifications of Monta Ellis, for now and forever. But I would not bet that way. In fact, when you study all things Warriors and West -- not necessarily in that order -- the Ellis foreshadowing is hard to miss. It's nothing personal. It's just basketball business. And with West on board as management's newest, sharpest voice, it seems likely that West already has begun to survey trade options for Ellis. "I've seen teams trade players that score tons of points and people say, 'How in the world can you trade that player?' " West said last week. "Because he"
How can Warriors make Ellis, Curry more efficient?
April 13
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors spent last season trying to convince themselves that Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry could coexist. The Warriors spent this season trying to identify exactly what steps need to be taken to help the guards thrive together. After nearly two years of watching Ellis and Curry dazzle offensively and flounder defensively, the Warriors maintain their belief that they have the makings of a playoff backcourt. They admit, however, that the slight build of the guards mandates some serious strength training and equal amounts of roster bolstering to make the postseason a reality. "I think they've continued to show that they can play together, and now we have to continue to grow our team and"
Warriors, minus Monta Ellis, fall to Denver Nuggets
April 12
Oakland Tribune
 
"Asked before Monday's game to identify the Denver Nuggets' best player, Warriors coach Keith Smart said, "The Denver Nuggets." He wasn't kidding. Ever since Denver traded star Carmelo Anthony, it has won with incredible balance. The Warriors got a firsthand look at that in a 134-111 loss at Pepsi Center, as J.R. Smith scored 22 points to lead nine Nuggets in double figures. "They have starters that are intact and then you have guys that will come off the bench and they can do just as well as the starters," Smart said. Denver is 18-6 since the Feb. 22 trade that sent Anthony to New York. During that time, nine players have led the Nuggets in scoring. "They're one of the top talented teams"
Monta Ellis to miss final two games after suffering concussion
April 12
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis was ruled out for the final two games of the regular season while he recovers from a concussion. He was released from a Bay Area hospital Monday morning after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 concussion. A CT scan was negative. He did not make the trip to Denver for Monday night's game with the Nuggets. Ellis left Sunday night's loss to visiting Sacramento with 58.9 seconds left after slamming his head on the hardwood. On a drive to the basket, he was undercut by Sacramento big man DeMarcus Cousins, who was trying to take a charge. Ellis staggered noticeably when he tried to get up and walk. He had to be helped off the court and left the game without taking his"
Concussion sidelines Monta Ellis
April 12
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis missed Monday's game at Denver and will not play in the season finale against Portland on Wednesday because of a Grade 2 concussion, the team announced. Ellis was injured with 58.9 seconds remaining in Sunday's 104-103 loss to Sacramento when he collided with DeMarcus Cousins and hit his head against the floor. Ellis was released from a Bay Area hospital Monday morning after overnight observations and a negative CT scan."
Monta Ellis to miss final game of season after suffering concussion
April 12
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis was ruled out for the final two games of the regular season while he recovers from a concussion. He was released from a Bay Area hospital Monday morning after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 concussion. A CT scan was negative. He did not make the trip to Denver for Monday night's game with the Nuggets. Ellis left Sunday night's loss to visiting Sacramento with 58.9 seconds left after slamming his head on the hardwood. On a drive to the basket, he was undercut by Sacramento big man DeMarcus Cousins, who was trying to take a charge. Ellis staggered noticeably when he tried to get up and walk. He had to be helped off the court and left the game without taking his"
Monta Ellis sent to hospital after hard fall during loss to Kings
April 11
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors are still in search of win No. 36, which would mark a 10-game improvement over last season. They missed a golden opportunity to get it Sunday, losing 104-103 to Sacramento. Golden State will have to try for No. 36 tonight at Denver likely without their best player. Warriors guard Monta Ellis will not travel with the team for tonight's game at the Nuggets after sustaining a head injury late in Sunday's loss. While the team headed to the airport, Ellis headed to the hospital for further examination. Ellis' head slammed against the hardwood with 58.9 seconds left after a drive to the basket. He was undercut by Sacramento big man DeMarcus Cousins, who was trying to take a charge."
Monte Ellis scores 32 points as Golden State Warriors defeat Dallas Mavericks
April 3
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis' presence in the lineup was questionable. Yeah, right. Try telling that to Dallas. Ellis didn't look slowed at all by his injured right ankle Saturday. He finished with 32 points, leading the Warriors to a 99-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks -- Golden State's third win in 11 games. "It's still a little sore," said Ellis, who played 44 minutes, made 11 of his 20 shots and threw in five assists. "But I've got to do it. I just block it out and don't worry about it." After straining his ankle Wednesday at Memphis, Ellis was listed as day-to-day. Even after a smooth shootaround Saturday morning, Ellis' status was uncertain until after he tested his ankle in pregame"
Monta Ellis maintains focus; Golden State maintains status quo
March 28
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis has a ride-on mower at his home in Memphis, Tenn., that he likes to hop on, throw on headphones and find some peace while cutting his grass. Ellis will be on that mower soon enough, as the Warriors were officially eliminated from the postseason Sunday. But his performance in Golden State's 114-104 win over Washington suggests that Ellis hasn't clocked out early. Ellis played all 48 minutes against the Wizards, totaling 37 points on 14-for-24 shooting to go with a career-high tying 13 assists and seven rebounds. "I don't want to play him those kind of minutes," coach Keith Smart said, "but I think he's trying to set a tone for his team. I think he's saying 'I'm"
Monta Ellis' 37 points lead Warriors to win
March 28
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Fans had the words stamped plenty legibly across the chests of their T-shirts, but it still took a little while for the message to be recognized by the Warriors courtside. On a night the marketing department passed out giveaways with the slogan, "Not in our house," the Warriors embodied the sentiment in the second half. They started playing defense in the third quarter and staved off a Washington comeback attempt in the fourth to secure a 114-104 victory Sunday night at Oracle Arena. The Warriors (32-42) were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs by Memphis' victory Sunday afternoon, meaning they won't play in the postseason for the 16th time in the past 17 seasons. Still, they"
Monta Ellis has 35 as Warriors prevail in Utah
February 17
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors coach Keith Smart estimated that Monta Ellis has the power to single-handedly will his team to about five wins a season. Depending on how you judge the solo-willing feat, Ellis already might have surpassed the number, but he left no question that he was adding to the total in the Warriors' getaway to the All-Star break Wednesday. On a night of generally disjointed action that reeked of two teams that played games away from Salt Lake City the previous night, Ellis sparked a 107-100 victory over Utah at Energy Solutions Arena. While everyone around him was prone to the flubbed play or the sluggish effort, and the game was even postponed by a power outage from the blustery snow and"
Ellis adjusting to all-out defensive tactics
February 13
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis has long thought he deserved a spot among the NBA's A-list players. He wanted the respect Now, he has it. He might not have been invited to play in the NBA All-Star game next Sunday, but opposing defenses have been giving him elite status. "He was playing at such a high level, they had to do something," Warriors coach Keith Smart said. "It's not that he's in a slump, it's what teams are doing." Teams have been pulling out all of the stops lately, trying to stop Ellis. Smart said they are contesting Ellis' shots more aggressively and trapping him more often to take the ball out of his hands. Smart also said teams are being more physical with Ellis and that when he"
Fatigue not issue in Ellis' recent slump
February 10
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors guard Monta Ellis entered Wednesday's game against Denver plodding through his worst shooting stretch of the season, but Nuggets coach George Karl knew it wouldn't last forever. "The Phoenix game, I told my assistant he should have told me not to watch it," Karl said. "It made me scared, because I'm waiting for an explosion." That explosion came Wednesday night as Ellis erupted for 37 points on 16-of-30 shooting, including 4-of-7 on three-pointers. While Karl may have predicted a big game, there were no signs it was coming. Ellis went 5-for-17 for 21 points against Phoenix on Monday, making the guard 33-for-94 in a five-game stretch. Ellis went 16-of-53 during a three-game skid in"