MONTA ELLIS RUMORS & GOSSIP

A Look Back at the Milwaukee Bucks’ Midseason Trade for Monta Ellis

Did the helpless Bucks make the right decision this year? You know, the infamous Milwaukee Bucks? Before the trade deadline, players like Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, and even Kobe Bryant were possibly available for a trade. Injuries have cursed the Bucks best player, Andrew Bogut, and scattered injuries hurt Stephen Jackson, Drew Gooden, Mbah A Moute, Shaun Livingston, and Carlos...
Via Midwest Sports Fans  |  5 days ago
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Was Golden State’s trade of Monta Ellis the right move?

Two weeks have passed now since the Golden Stagbte Warriors exchanged Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown for Milwaukee’s Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. (That trade was followed by the Warriors swapping Jackson for Richard Jefferson and a first round pick). The trade has turned out to be more polarizing than any I can remember in recent
Via Shatter The Backboard  |  April 03, 2012
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Ellis finally shows off shooting touch for Bucks

MILWAUKEE One hour before his Bucks faced Atlanta Tuesday night, coach Scott Skiles called it. He knew Monta Ellis was ready for a breakout game in a Milwaukee uniform -- that it would happen "at any moment" -- and he was right. After struggling through his first six games with the Bucks, Ellis finally looked like the player who seemingly scored at will for six-plus seasons...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  March 28, 2012
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Jennings and Ellis aim co-exist in backcourt

MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Jennings is well aware that not everyone believes he and Monta Ellis can form a solid backcourt for the Bucks. Two undersized guards known for their scoring abilities on a Milwaukee team that now lacks a true center without Andrew Bogut. It sounds quite familiar to the Golden State teams that Ellis played on, where he and Stephen Curry were never able to turn...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  March 26, 2012
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New faces help add to Bucks' winning streak

It's only been two games, but Monta Ellis and Ekpe Udoh have turned the already-hot Milwaukee Bucks into a dominant team. Tuesday night in Portland, Ellis helped the Bucks cruise to another decisive road victory, beating the Trail Blazers, 116-87. That is the sixth straight win for Milwaukee, the longest streak in the NBA. "We're 2-0 with them in the lineup, so we...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  March 21, 2012
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COME OUT AND PLAAAAY

Warriors owner booed at Mullin jersey retirement

Golden State owner Joe Lacob was lustily booed by fans during a halftime ceremony honoring Warriors great Chris Mullin.

Via Larry Brown Sports  |  March 20, 2012
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Monta Ellis writes letter to Milwaukee Bucks fans (Photo)

Normally, NBA players write a letter to fans when they are leaving a city but new Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis has decided to buck that trend.Check out this welcome letter that was posted on the Milwaukee Bucks website that expresses his excitement to play for the team and the organization:(Courtesy of Brew Hoops)
Via That NBA Lottery Pick  |  March 19, 2012
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Monta Ellis writes letter to Bucks fans

Monta Ellis is winning the Milwaukee Buck franchise over quickly.  Monta (or publicist) writes an open letter to the fans of the Milwaukee Bucks.  The Golden State Warriors loss is the Bucks gain.  Monta dropped in 18 points and had 3 steals in his first appearance as a Buck and it was against his old team on his old court.  This was the Bucks 5th straight win.   Monta makes...
Via Shooting Bricks  |  March 17, 2012
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FEELING THE LOVE

Video: Monta Ellis gets ovation at Oracle

It was an emotional night for the Golden State Warriors and Monta Ellis. It was Ellis’ first appearance with the Milwakee Bucks after being acquired from the Warriors and of all the teams that he was going to make his debut it would just so happen to be on the road against the Warriors. Sporting the no.11, Ellis received a well deserved standing ovation when being introduced...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 17, 2012
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IT'S THE COUCH FOR HIM

Owner's fiancee irate over trade

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob told reporters that his fiancée is very upset with him because he traded Monta Ellis, adding that she hasn't spoke to him in two days.

Via No Guts, No Glory  |  March 16, 2012
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