Monte Ellis officially opts out

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Monta Ellis to opt out of deal


Updated: June 17, 2013, 11:39 AM ET
By Chris Broussard | ESPN The Magazine



Monta Ellis has informed the Milwaukee Bucks that he will opt out of the last year of his deal, according to league sources.

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Ellis, who had one year, $11 million left on his contract, will become one of the most coveted free agents on the market this summer.

Sources say the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Ellis, although the Lakers could get Ellis only via an unlikely sign-and-trade deal.

Ellis, who originally signed a six-year, $66 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, is close with Lakers free agent Dwight Howard. The two have long desired to play together.

If Howard cannot achieve his top goal of playing with Chris Paul, teaming up with Ellis may become an option he would strongly consider.

Ellis' goal in signing his original deal was to give him the flexibility to become a free agent in his prime.

The Bucks reportedly had offered Ellis a three-year, $36 million extension earlier this month, but the offer was contingent on him not opting out of the final season of his contract.

Ellis led the Bucks with 19.2 points per game in the regular season, his eighth in the NBA after being drafted by the Warriors 40th overall in 2005.

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Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard

Sources: Monte Ellis has told Bucks he is opting out of the 1-year, $11 million left on his contract. Will become coveted free agent

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Something we all knew would happen but now it's official.

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MONTA

not monte what the **** lol

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What the hell is wrong with you people? His name is MONTA

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What the hell is wrong with you people? His name is MONTA

Calm down woman. It's called a mistake. Chris Broussard made the same mistake in his tweet, which is what I read first when I posted this thread. What the hell is wrong with someone having a hernia over something so stupid?

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I'm sure he doesn't spell his name in all capital letters either.

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[QUOTE]Brett Poirier NBA‏@BrettNBA50m
Rumor: The Bucks may try to trade Brandon Jennings while they still own his rights to Indiana for Danny Granger.[QUOTE]

I thought we cant trade him until july 1st, sign and trade?

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this is good news.

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[QUOTE=K-Town Kickers;26454454][QUOTE]Brett Poirier NBA‏@BrettNBA50m
Rumor: The Bucks may try to trade Brandon Jennings while they still own his rights to Indiana for Danny Granger.

I thought we cant trade him until july 1st, sign and trade?

July 1.

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Now the question is, when the time comes does Hammond overpay to try and keep him here?

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Brett Poirier NBA‏@BrettNBA50m
Rumor: The Bucks may try to trade Brandon Jennings while they still own his rights to Indiana for Danny Granger.July 1.

This would be great if it actually happens. I think if we can get anything for Jennings is plus for us.

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I believe the new CBA doesn't allow sign and trades with a team in the luxury tax. So Lakers cant have Ellis.

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Such Good New For Bucks Fans.


Finally, we can start getting back on track.

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Gary Woelfel: As I reported back in April, Monta Ellis planned to bolt Bucks. He has told friends he'd like to join Grizzlies

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Could sign and trade Ellis to Grizzlies. He said he would take less just to get out of here. Ellis for Conley straight up works for me. Bucks also came close to trading for Conley years ago.