http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/players/monta_ellis/4450 Recent articles about Monta Ellis en-us Trading Monta Ellis to the Bucks in March 2012 not only brought in Andrew Bogut, but allowed Klay Thompson to start and emerge as one of the best shooters in the league and helped better the Warriors overall culture, according to Mark Jackson. According to Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com: “It helped change the culture. Obviously it was easier to pull the trigger because we knew what we had in Klay and it was time for him to be a starting two-guard. And he does everything right.” How did that trade change the culture? Jackson paused four seconds. “It helped change the culture,” he finally said. Anything specific? “You know.” It wasn’t just about acquiring Bogut or developing Thompson, in other words. It was about atmosphere. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:52:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mark_jackson_says_monta_ellis_departure_changed_warriors_culture_for_the_better/13589798 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mark_jackson_says_monta_ellis_departure_changed_warriors_culture_for_the_better/13589798 Mark Jackson Says Monta Ellis’ Departure Changed Warriors Culture For The Better http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/mark_jackson_says_monta_ellis_departure_changed_warriors_culture_for_the_better/13589798 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/7/f786b229303e5a1c8591f9b6868750edb2f9a416/mini/6943570.jpg     Things weren’t always so peachy for the Golden State Warriors. There was a time not too long ago when losing followed the organization around like a bad stench. They’ve always been a team who played an attractive style of basketball but who cares when that losing stigma is attached to your team. Well that all changed when the Warriors brought in new minds with a new vision to run the team and they moved quickly to get rid of the dead weight. That brings me to Monta Ellis, who for so long was the poster boy for those losing Warriors teams and the first chance general manager Bob Myers got, he traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks for a much-needed big man in Andrew Bogut and to open up playing time for Klay Thompson. It’s a move that is paying off for the Warriors right now, as both both players are important cogs for a team that for the most part has dominated the formidable San Antonio Spurs in their playoff series. And according to Pro Basketball Talk, Warriors coach Mark Jackson told NBA.com, that Thu, 09 May 2013 20:43:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mark_jackson_says_trading_monta_ellis_changed_warriors_culture_for_the_better/13586978 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mark_jackson_says_trading_monta_ellis_changed_warriors_culture_for_the_better/13586978 Mark Jackson Says Trading Monta Ellis Changed Warriors Culture for the Better http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/mark_jackson_says_trading_monta_ellis_changed_warriors_culture_for_the_better/13586978 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/3/e399ac01c2e38fe5d51b9dde4c3ce73fb0d7e9bd/mini/6940462.jpg Mark Jackson was asked on Thursday how the Golden State Warriors' trade of Monta Ellis for Andrew Bogut, which created more opportunities for Klay Thompson. “It helped change the culture," said Jackson. :Obviously it was easier to pull the trigger because we knew what we had in Klay and it was time for him to be a starting two-guard. And he does everything right.”  Jackson was asked for anything specific in how the trade helped change the culture. "You know," said Jackson. Jackson called Ellis the third best shooting guard in the NBA when he was hired. Thu, 09 May 2013 18:20:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mark_jackson_trading_monta_ellis_helped_change_warriors_culture/13586408 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mark_jackson_trading_monta_ellis_helped_change_warriors_culture/13586408 Mark Jackson: Trading Monta Ellis Helped Change Warriors' Culture http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/mark_jackson_trading_monta_ellis_helped_change_warriors_culture/13586408 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c1fae4e063ffb4dc514e3eac8dd94472e15779dd/mini/6877782.jpg The Milwaukee Bucks had a rough go of it during their first round sweep at the hands of the Miami Heat.  CBSSports.com is reporting that things got so intense after a game 3 blowout loss, that guard Monta Ellis and forward Larry Sanders almost came to blows, and had to be physically separated. even though the players had to be separated, the altercation didn’t wasn’t serious enough to warrant disciplinary action for either player. One source described the confrontation as “just words between teammates in the locker room.” After the Bucks lost 104-91 to the Heat in Milwaukee on April 25, Sanders vented in the locker room and said in a fiery speech, “We need to start playing together as a team and stop worrying about next year,” according to one of the people briefed on the confrontation. “We need to stop being selfish and start worrying about right now.” Ellis “took umbrage,” according to another person with knowledge of the situation. Correctly assuming that Sanders’ comments were dire Thu, 09 May 2013 14:37:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bucks_monta_ellis_larry_sanders_almost_came_to_blows_after_loss_to_heat/13584527 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bucks_monta_ellis_larry_sanders_almost_came_to_blows_after_loss_to_heat/13584527 Report: Bucks’ Monta Ellis, Larry Sanders Almost Came To Blows After Loss To Heat http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_bucks_monta_ellis_larry_sanders_almost_came_to_blows_after_loss_to_heat/13584527 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1bbbb8b951d157e6f826bf6540042879f27e12f3/mini/6935216.jpg credit: vnews.com Very predictably, the Milwaukee Bucks were swept by the Miami Heat in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Bucks were clearly not on the same level as Miami, and they were just lucky to get into the playoffs. Reportedly, there are bigger problems for the Bucks than losing to the Heat. Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders, two of the team’s lead players, had to be separated from exchanging blows after a Game 3 loss. Via CBS: Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders nearly came to blows in the locker room after Game 3 of Milwaukee’s first-round sweep at the hands of defending champion Miami, four people with knowledge of the confrontation told CBSSports.com. Though the players had to be separated, the dust-up didn’t get serious enough to trigger disciplinary action for either player. One source described the confrontation as “just words between teammates in the locker room.” But the incident offered a glimpse into some troubling team dynamics as the Bucks navigate a critical offseas Thu, 09 May 2013 14:13:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/larry_sanders_monta_ellis_almost_fought/13584356 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/larry_sanders_monta_ellis_almost_fought/13584356 Larry Sanders, Monta Ellis Almost Fought http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/larry_sanders_monta_ellis_almost_fought/13584356 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/b/4bb2fee827a4a3bcc51356d12b53c0ceafc2ce0f/mini/6710740.jpg Monta Ellis has yet to decide if he will opt out of his $11 million deal for the 13-14 NBA season, but he could have one potential suitor in the Sacramento Kings. A member of the Kings' prospective ownership group has worked on a background check on Ellis as a potential player to sign if Tyreke Evans departs in the offseason. Evans will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:55:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/prospective_kings_owner_interested_in_monta_ellis/13583963 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/prospective_kings_owner_interested_in_monta_ellis/13583963 Prospective Kings' Owner Interested In Monta Ellis http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/prospective_kings_owner_interested_in_monta_ellis/13583963 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/a/1a31587ea0f1584cd926de5790d6ad899d4a3592/mini/6859296.jpg Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders nearly engaged in a physical confrontation after Game 3 of the Milwaukee Bucks' first round series against the Miami Heat, according to four sources. The Bucks were swept by the Heat in four games. The two players had to be physically separated. One source described the confrontation as “just words between teammates in the locker room.”  Sanders made a speech following a 13-points loss on the Bucks' home floor in an attempt to rally his teammates. “We need to start playing together as a team and stop worrying about next year,” according to one of the people briefed on the confrontation. “We need to stop being selfish and start worrying about right now.” Ellis “took umbrage,” according to another person with knowledge of the situation.  Ellis and Brandon Jennings will likely be free agents this offseason. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:47:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/ellis_sanders_were_physically_separated_following_game_3/13583960 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/ellis_sanders_were_physically_separated_following_game_3/13583960 Ellis, Sanders Were Physically Separated Following Game 3 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/ellis_sanders_were_physically_separated_following_game_3/13583960 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/a/dae148083be0e41336afdf3b821374bcaa3f15e6/mini/6840090.jpg Bucks’ Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders reportedly nearly got into a fight following April 25th’s Game 3 loss to the Heat when Sanders spoke out in the locker room, telling his team to start playing together and stop worrying about next year. Monta Ellis took exception, assuming Sanders was singling out himself and Brandon Jennings, who are soon-to-be free agents. According to Ken Berger, CBS Sports: After the Bucks lost 104-91 to the Heat in Milwaukee on April 25, Sanders vented in the locker room and said in a fiery speech, “We need to start playing together as a team and stop worrying about next year,” according to one of the people briefed on the confrontation. “We need to stop being selfish and start worrying about right now.” Ellis “took umbrage,” according to another person with knowledge of the situation. Correctly assuming that Sanders’ comments were directed primarily at him and backcourt mate Brandon Jennings, who both are prospective free agents, Ellis approached Sanders an... Thu, 09 May 2013 12:46:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bucks_ellis_sanders_nearly_got_into_fight_after_game_3_loss_to_heat/13583645 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_bucks_ellis_sanders_nearly_got_into_fight_after_game_3_loss_to_heat/13583645 Report: Bucks’ Ellis & Sanders Nearly Got Into Fight After Game 3 Loss To Heat http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_bucks_ellis_sanders_nearly_got_into_fight_after_game_3_loss_to_heat/13583645 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1bbbb8b951d157e6f826bf6540042879f27e12f3/mini/6935216.jpg   According to report courtesy of Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal-Times, the Milwaukee Bucks’ leading scorer Monta Ellis, intends to sacrifice the $11 million he is guaranteed next season in order to secure a long-term deal. At least, that’s the prevailing sentiment of some Ellis acquaintances. They claim Ellis, the Bucks’ potent-scoring guard, has indicated to them that he intends on opting out of his contract after the season and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Ellis, who has adamantly refused to discuss his future plans, came to the Bucks last March in a major deal with Golden State. In that transaction, the Bucks acquired Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown in exchange for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. Ellis is in all likelihood not returning to the Bucks. One significant factor that favors Ellis, is the fact that a lot of teams are expected to have cap space in the summer and I’m pretty sure there will be a general manager who will be tempted to give the inefficient, one-dimensional but Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:36:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_monta_ellis_set_to_opt_out_of_contract_after_the_season/13397566 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_monta_ellis_set_to_opt_out_of_contract_after_the_season/13397566 Report: Monta Ellis set to opt out of Contract After the Season http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_monta_ellis_set_to_opt_out_of_contract_after_the_season/13397566 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2f4f4d6a48387874124a1ee22a94a7c37236fa1b/mini/6947180.jpg Monta Ellis’ time with the Bucks may come to an end at season’s end as it is being reported that he is leaning towards opting out of his contract and becoming a unrestricted free agent. Ellis has averaged 19.3 points, 6.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds a game in his first year with the team. According to the Racine-Journal Times: As the Milwaukee Bucks season winds down, it appears Monta Ellis’ days in a Bucks uniform are numbered as well. At least, that’s the prevailing sentiment of some Ellis acquaintances. They claim Ellis, the Bucks’ potent-scoring guard, has indicated to them that he intends on opting out of his contract after the season and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:38:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_monta_ellis_plans_to_opt_out_of_bucks_contract/13391524 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_monta_ellis_plans_to_opt_out_of_bucks_contract/13391524 Report: Monta Ellis to opt out http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_monta_ellis_plans_to_opt_out_of_bucks_contract/13391524 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82f0a00bac8f4c4e7206ce975260db67084ab5a4/mini/me.jpg The Milwaukee Bucks Monta Ellis is no joke when it comes to how he gets up and down the court. This video is proof positive that no matter how bad the slide, Ellis can make it look slick. Please click here to watch this video. The post Monta Ellis displays his slick ball handling skills appeared first on Players View. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:14:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/monta_ellis_displays_his_slick_ball_handling_skills/13186777 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/monta_ellis_displays_his_slick_ball_handling_skills/13186777 Monta Ellis displays his slick ball handling skills http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/monta_ellis_displays_his_slick_ball_handling_skills/13186777 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c1fae4e063ffb4dc514e3eac8dd94472e15779dd/mini/6877782.jpg MILWAUKEE -- Monta Ellis has been asked multiple times this season when the dangerous offensive player everyone saw in Golden State was going to show up in Milwaukee. Ellis kept shrugging off the question, saying he was just playing within the offense. But since the trade deadline, something has clicked. Maybe the weight of numerous trade rumors are finally off of his mind, but Ellis is averaging 25.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game while shooting 51.0 percent from the field in the 10 games since the trade deadline. His shot selection has been vastly improved and he's doing what he does best: drive to the basket and create. "That's one thing I did evaluate when I went back home for the (All-Star) break," Ellis said of his shot selection. "I was taking too many jump shots, I was settling. I wasn't driving like I used to. I'm just trying to get back in to it and like I said, picking my spots and take the drive and dishing off to the big guys. Larry an Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:06:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/suddenly_ellis_is_making_all_the_shots/13142278 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/suddenly_ellis_is_making_all_the_shots/13142278 Suddenly, Ellis is making all the shots http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/suddenly_ellis_is_making_all_the_shots/13142278 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2f4f4d6a48387874124a1ee22a94a7c37236fa1b/mini/6947180.jpg MILWAUKEE -- Monta Ellis has been asked multiple times this season when the dangerous offensive player everyone saw in Golden State was going to show up in Milwaukee. Ellis kept shrugging off the question, saying he was just playing within the offense. But since the trade deadline, something has clicked. Maybe the weight of numerous trade rumors are finally off of his mind, but Ellis is averaging 25.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game while shooting 51.0 percent from the field in the 10 games since the trade deadline. His shot selection has been vastly improved and he's doing what he does best: drive to the basket and create. "That's one thing I did evaluate when I went back home for the (All-Star) break," Ellis said of his shot selection. "I was taking too many jump shots, I was settling. I wasn't driving like I used to. I'm just trying to get back in to it and like I said, picking my spots and take the drive and dishing off to the big guys. Larry an Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:06:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/suddenly_ellis_is_making_all_the_shots/13142365 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/suddenly_ellis_is_making_all_the_shots/13142365 Suddenly, Ellis is making all the shots http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/suddenly_ellis_is_making_all_the_shots/13142365 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/d/ede0adf405ea8dbde8d5732f4f09cc7e491b7050/mini/6935236.jpg