Monta Ellis News

I wasn't going to get into free agency and other off-season speculation until after next week's draft, but here's one that landed in our lap: Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis is reportedly opting out of the final year of his current contract, at $11 million, turning down a reported extension offer of two years and $24 million in the process and ... (more)

University spokeswoman Julie Brown says there have been "a few complaints" about extra-wide cushions taking up too much space at venues with bench-style seating, such as Autzen Stadium and Hayward Field.

After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.

Getting the numbers correct when it comes to signing players can make a world of difference for a given franchise moving forward.

As noted at the time, it would be interesting to see what teams would go after a volume shooter - he scored 19.2 points a game but shot just 41.6 percent - but one entering what should be the prime of his career.

And while most teams' fans would be excited at this prospect, the Pistons faithful know better.

It's an important phrase in sports. Players and coaches talk about it all the time.

Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis is double-teamed by Phoenix Suns' Luis Scola, left, of Argentina, and P.J. Tucker, right, in the first half during an NBA game on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, in Phoenix.

Not that I would ever have to worry about that but, being a former Boy Scout, just want to be prepared.

Questions have surrounded the Milwaukee Bucks' backcourt through much of the 2012-13 season, with both Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings facing the possibility of hitting the free-agency market in different capacities.

On Monday morning, news emerged that Monta Ellis has officially made the decision to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks .

Monta Ellis will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Bucks prior to the Thursday deadline, team officials confirmed Monday.

The Kings have offered Hall of Fame player and former Golden State Warriors executive Chris Mullin a role as a consultant, The Bee learned.

Denver Nuggets' Andre Iguodala, right, drives against Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Milwaukee.

It is no secret that the Milwaukee Bucks are interested in selecting a shooting guard with the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich waded deep into the Sea of Counterintuitiveness during San Antonio's 113-77 dismantling of Miami in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday, regularly instructing his players to leave the best player in the world, LeBron James, wide open on the perimeter, free to assess, think, dribble and shoot to his heart's content.

Bucks center Larry Sanders was named as one of 27 NBA players invited to USA Basketball's national team camp, scheduled in Las Vegas from July 22 to 25. The U.S. roster was released this afternoon.

The Milwaukee Bucks must make some moves in free agency if they want to be competitive during the 2013-14 NBA season.

Apr 28, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis during game four of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs against the Miami Heat at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Jeff Weltman will remain w Bucks until after draft, then join Raptors as 2d in command under Masai Ujiri, it has been learned/confirmed The shocking part of this story is that Peter Vescey still writes about basketball.