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Monta Ellis | Guard

Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Age / DOB:  (27) / 10/26/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 185
College: None
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Sources tell ESPN that the Hawks and Mavericks have interest in impending free agent Monta Ellis.
Ellis has turned down a two-year extension from the Bucks and informed them he will opt out of the $11 million left in the final year of his current contract. The Hawks and Mavs will be tied to virtually every big-name free agent because they have cap space to burn, but both will attack the top tier of Chris Paul and Dwight Howard first. The Lakers also reportedly have interest, but they could only acquire Ellis if he's willing to sign for the mini mid-level exception of $3 million. They simply have no cap room. Jun 18 - 2:23 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis has told friends that he is interested in playing for the Grizzlies, according to Bucks beat writer Gery Woelfel.

Monta will opt out of his current contract according to recent reports and has been linked to the Kings, Lakers, Mavs and Hawks. Rotoworld sources say the interest in Sacramento for his services is real, though their fan base might revolt if they add another trigger-happy shooting guard type to the roster. It's hard to see Memphis' new efficiency-driven front office getting too excited here, while the Lakers can only acquire him through an unlikely sign-and-trade deal.
Source: Gery Woelfel on Twitter
Jun 17 - 7:53 PM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis will opt out of his contract and test free agency, sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard.

This is what we've known for a while and the Bucks received official notification of Ellis' decision. Ellis was always fully expected to opt out, and now it sounds as if he's made a final decision. After rejecting a two-year extension from the Bucks for nearly $25 million, we do not expect him to be back in Milwaukee. It's fairly clear he wants a multi-year deal elsewhere.
Source: Chris Broussard on Twitter
Jun 17 - 11:21 AM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Sources tell the Journal-Sentinel that Monta Ellis recently turned down a two-year extension offer from the Bucks.

Ellis has one year and $11 million left on his current contract. But he can opt out by June 20 and become an unrestricted free agent. In an effort to retain him, the Bucks reportedly made a two-year, $24.8 million extension offer -- thus turning his contract into a three-year, $35.8 million deal. It's a ton of coin for an undersized volume shooter that has been to the playoffs twice in a eight-year career, but Ellis apparently sees himself getting more on the open market. He's been linked to the Kings and new coach Mike Malone, who worked with Ellis in Golden State.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Jun 7 - 2:49 PM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis has reportedly "told associates he's bolting Milwaukee" in free agency.

This is the umpteenth report that Ellis is expected to opt out, so it's not exactly headline news at this point. Regardless, if Ellis does opt out, it will be interesting to see what kind of contract he garners considering he'd be leaving an $11 million salary on the table.
Source: Racine Journal-Times
Jun 4 - 8:53 AM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis' interest in joining the Sacramento Kings as a free agent became much stronger with hiring of Mike Malone as coach, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Ellis has a player option with the Bucks, which he has mentioned that he may not pick up. The Kings have a few reports linking their interest in bringing Monta back to California and the signing of Mike Malone appears to have helped their case. It hasn't even been a day, but the hiring of Malone seems like an improvement over Keith Smart.
Related: Kings, Brandon Jennings
Source: Marc Spears on Twitter
May 31 - 1:14 AM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

There is a "rising belief" that the Bucks would prefer to re-sign Monta Ellis over Brandon Jennings, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

Stein notes that the Bucks prefer to enter next season with a backcourt of Monta Ellis and J.J. Redick, meaning Jennings may be headed elsewhere. While Ellis can become an unrestricted free agent by opting out of his deal, Redick's deal has expired and he'll also be an unrestricted free agent. On the other hand, Jennings will be a restricted free agent, and the Bucks will have the opportunity to match any offer he receives. After early signs indicated the Bucks were likely to hang onto Jennings, his future is much more uncertain now.
Related: Brandon Jennings, J.J. Redick
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
May 29 - 8:24 AM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

A "member of the proposed ownership group trying to keep the Kings in Sacramento has done some background checking on (Monta) Ellis," sources told CBS Sports.

We'll take this report with a major grain of salt considering the way it's phrased, but the report notes that Ellis could be an alternative to Tyreke Evans, who is set to be a restricted free agent during the offseason. Sacramento has not decided to part ways with Evans, and to replace Evans with Ellis doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Ellis is "weighing his options" and hasn't decided if he'll opt out of the final year of his deal with the Bucks.
Related: Kings, Tyreke Evans
Source: CBS Sports
May 10 - 8:21 AM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis must decide whether to exercise his $11-million player option by June 20.

Ellis has been non-committal when asked whether he'll exercise the option. If he chooses to become a free agent, chances are Ellis could land himself a pretty nice long-term deal, but he might have some trouble reaching the $11 million annual value. Stay tuned.
Source: Andrew Gruman on Twitter
May 1 - 6:01 PM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis was non-committal regarding his player option for next season.

Ellis has an option for $11 million and could return to the Bucks, but he said he's got a decision to make following this season and doesn't appear to be a in rush to do so. Ellis could opt out and fetch a multi-year deal, but he might have a few problems finding a multi-year deal at an average annual value of $11 million. If he does become a free agent, he'll have no shortage of interested teams.
Source: Andrew Gruman on Twitter
Apr 29 - 8:46 AM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis was the only member of Milwaukee's starting five to shoot over 33 percent from the field, making 10-of-20 from the field for 21 points with five boards, eight assists, one steal and one 3-pointer during a season-ending 88-77 loss to Miami on Sunday.

Milwaukee was terrible on offense and shot 37.0 percent as a team. They really had no shot to hang around against the Heat, but losing every game by at least 11 points is going to leave a bitter taste in their mouths this offseason. Ellis is going to opt out of his contract and his roller-coaster ways could act as a deterrent for teams looking to bring him on board. Larry Sanders played well in the series and on Sunday he scored seven points with 11 boards, two assists and three blocks in 31 minutes.
Related: Larry Sanders
Apr 28 - 6:41 PM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis shot 2-of-9 from the field for seven points with six assists, three steals and one 3-pointer in 40 minutes during a Game 3 loss to the Heat.

Brandon Jennings wasn't much better in the loss, shooting 5-of-15 from the field for 16 points, but he did fill the stat sheet with five boards, eight assists, five steals and one 3-pointer. The Bucks turned the ball over 20 times, which was well above their season average of 13.7 per game. Larry Sanders continued to have a solid postseason with 16 points, 11 boards, two steals and one block in 35 minutes.
Apr 25 - 10:00 PM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis hit 10-of-19 shots and a 3-pointer for 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals in Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Heat.

Ellis and Brandon Jennings are going to have to catch fire if the Bucks are going to be able to hang with the Heat, but they never had much of a chance in Game 1, which ended with a final score of 110-87. Ellis, a 77 percent free throw shooter, hit just 1-of-6 of them tonight, which was the same line he hit from downtown, as well.
Apr 21 - 9:41 PM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Monta Ellis started for the Bucks on Wednesday, but played just 11 minutes before leaving with two points.

He's fine and there are no reports of an injury, so look for him to be ready to go in Game 1 against the Heat.
Apr 17 - 10:15 PM
Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Jim Boylan said he could possibly limit some of his regulars for the regular season finale on Wednesday.

He's not expected to sit anyone flat out except for Larry Sanders (back) due to his injury, but it's a reminder that guys like Ellis and Brandon Jennings may not see a full slate of minutes as the team prepares to take on Miami in the first round of the playoffs.
Related: Larry Sanders, Brandon Jennings
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 17 - 9:39 AM