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Monta Ellis walked away from a deal that would have paid him $11 million next season with the Bucks.
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Current Team: N/A
Born: Oct 26, 1985 (38 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-3 (191cm) Weight: 185 (84kg)
Hand: Right
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Jeff Fried, Happy David Walters, Steve McCaskill
Draft Entry: 2005 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2005 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 2, Pick 10, Golden State Warriors
Pre-Draft Team: Lanier High School (Mississippi)
High School: Lanier High School [Jackson, Mississippi]
Monta Ellis News
Monta Ellis Receives Interest From Spurs, Nuggets, Suns, Knicks, Bulls
Monta Ellis Informs Bucks Of Decision To Exercise Opt-Out
Monta Ellis had an option for $11 million next season.
Kings Offer Consultant Role To Chris Mullin
Bringing Chris Mullin into the front office would fuel speculation about the Kings' possible pursuit of Monta Ellis.
Monta Ellis Increases Interest In Kings With Malone Hire
Monta Ellis became familiar with Mike Malone during their time together with the Warriors.
Execs: Bucks Prefer To Re-Sign Ellis Over Jennings
There is a sense the Bucks prefer Monta Ellis and J.J. Redick in their backcourt moving forward.
Mark Jackson: Trading Monta Ellis Helped Change Warriors' Culture
Mark Jackson called Monta Ellis the third best shooting guard in the NBA when he was hired.
Prospective Kings' Owner Interested In Monta Ellis
The Kings could turn to Monta Ellis depending on how the Tyreke Evans situation is resolved.
Ellis, Sanders Were Physically Separated Following Game 3
Larry Sanders asked his teammates to "stop worrying about next year" after the Bucks' Game 3 loss to the Heat.
Ellis Lost Trust For Warriors' Organization Following Mullin's Departure
Monta Ellis seems to prefer the culture with the Bucks over the Warriors.
Monta Ellis Likely To Opt Out Of Final Year With Bucks
Monta Ellis has indicated his desire to opt out after this season.
Monta Ellis May Consider Opting Into $11M Deal
Monta Ellis has long been expected to opt out this offseason.
Ellis, Lawson Named Players Of The Week
Monta Ellis and Ty Lawson have been named the NBA's Players of the Week.
Bucks Refused To Inclue Ellis, Ilyasova In Trade Talks For Smith
The Hawks fully expected to find a trade involving Josh Smith before the deadline.
Hawks Looking At Ellis, Udoh From Bucks For Smith, Harris
Monta Ellis and Ekpe Udoh are amongst the players discussed that would go the Hawks for Josh Smith and Devin Harris.
Josh Smith Would Prefer Bucks To Keep Both Ellis, Jennings
Josh Smith reportedly would like to play with both Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings.
Hawks Looking At Smith For Ellis Package
The Hawks' interest in doing a Josh Smith trade with the Bucks is believed to center on acquiring Monta Ellis.
Ellis Expected To Decline $11M Player Option
Monta Ellis has an $11 million player option for the 13-14 NBA season that he is expected to decline.
Monta Ellis Maintaining Focus On Bucks' Season
Monta Ellis, who spoke briefly to Bucks owner Herb Kohl on Monday, has a $11 million player option for the 2013-14 season.
Frank Compares Ellis To Iverson
Frank believes Ellis is the closest player he has ever seen to Iverson.
Vasquez, Ellis Named NBA Players Of The Week
Greivis Vasquez led the Hornets to a 2-1 record, averaging 21.0 points, 10.0 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from the field.
Ellis Trying To Shoot His Way Out Of Slump
Monta Ellis is shooting just 38.9 percent this season.
Bucks Playing At NBA's Highest Pace
With the quickness of Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, it is logical for Scott Skiles to give the offense more freedom.
Bucks To Discuss Extension With Ellis
The Bucks plan to engage Monta Ellis on extension talks during the offseason.
Warriors, Ellis Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
The Warriors and Monta Ellis settled a sexual harassment lawsuit out of court in May.
Nets Offered Lopez To Bucks For Ellis
The Nets tried to acquire Monta Ellis following his trade from the Warriors to Milwaukee.
Warriors Preferred To Trade Curry
The Warriors dealt Monta Ellis to Milwaukee on Tuesday, but the team reportedly preferred to trade Stephen Curry.
Lacob: Basketball Ops Staff Unanimous, Ecstatic To Make Trade
Joe Lacob elaborated on the Warriors decision to trade Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson.
Warriors Reluctant To Trade Udoh, Decision Made After Ellis Went Public With Wanting Out
When Monta Ellis went public with his wish to be traded, Golden State expedited the process by including Ekpe Udoh.
Warriors Trade Ellis, Udoh To Bucks For Bogut, Jackson
The Bucks have traded Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson to the Warriors for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown.
Lacob Backs Warriors Off Ellis To Magic Trade Talks
Orlando attempted to piece together a three-team deal for Monta Ellis, including efforts with the Bucks and Hornets.
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