Stephen Curry is shown at Davidson College on Sept. 29, 2011. Curry is back at Davidson as a student, in anticipation of an extended NBA lockout.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors received a scare last week when the third-year guard was involved in a two-car accident near his hometown of Charlotte, N.C.
The Charlotte Observer reported that Curry wasn’t injured and was able to walk away from the crash after his car ran into another car.
“He’s fine,” Dell Curry told the Observer Tuesday night. “He ran into the back of someone who stopped short.”
Curry, who starred at Davidson, is currently attending classes there and rehabbing from offseason ankle surgery during the NBA lockout.
Curry averaged 18.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game last season as Golden State’s point guard.
Monta Ellis, Curry’s backcourt mate with the Warriors, suffered a much worse offseason accident three years ago when he injured his ankle in a motor scooter crash. Ellis missed all but 25 games of the 2008-09 season because of the injury and a subsequent suspension for misleading the team about the cause of his injury.
Power forward David Lee had a good first season on the Golden State Warriors in 2010-11, averaging 16.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 36.1 minutes per game. He shot an impressive 50.7 percent from the field.
The play of Lee along with teammates Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis and Dorell Wright resulted in 36 wins for the young squad. There’s enough talent on the roster for them to aim a bit higher. A big focus will have to be on the defensive end of the floor.
InsideHoops.com editor Jeff Lenchiner and a few other reporters met with Lee for the following interview, which took place at Impact training gym in Las Vegas in late September:
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Perhaps the reason Golden State Warriors high-scoring guard Monta Ellis is being mentioned in trade rumors is because he does not get along with teammate David Lee. The San Jose Mercury News reported Friday that Ellis told a member of the coaching staff last season that he “wanted no part of being around Lee, except on the court.” The report also said Lee — who has five years left on a six-year, $80 million contract — has a good relationship with owner Joe Lacob. Ellis has three years and $33 million left on his deal. He has been mentioned in possible trades to Philadelphia for Andre Iguodala, Memphis for Rudy Gay, Chicago for Luol Deng and Denver for Nene. Ellis averaged a team-best 24.1 points and 5.6 assists last season. Lee averaged 16.5 points and a team-leading 9.8 rebounds.
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Chad Ford released his latest mock draft ($), and it’s eerily similar to some earlier predictions. Guard Kemba Walker ended up with the Sacramento Kings with the seventh pick, just as Tom Ziller with SB Nation predicts. Ford believes general manager Geoff Petrie will go with a safe bet to ensure he stays put and his job security remains relatively strong. Ford probably doesn’t realize Petrie lives for the unconventional. There’s a good shot he ends up going with an unknown this late in an unconventional draft.
As for the Warriors, Klay Thompson of the Washington State Cougars is their guy. Thompson has already been spotted by Jerry West as one of his favorites, and if Golden State is keen on dealing Monta Ellis, this might be the guy to take. Thompson isn’t a sure bet to produce at the same level at Ellis, and his defensive abilities are far from certain, but it could provide a step toward the defensive-minded approach the Warriors are now looking to take with new head coach Mark Jackson.
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The Golden State Warriors are trying to unload guard Monta Ellis(notes) and the San Francisco Chronicle has it that the Orlando Magic is one of the team’s that’s trying to obtain him.
“It appears the Warriors are looking to split up the guard duo of Ellis and Stephen Curry(notes), who aren’t a very good complement because they’re both undersized and both like the ball in their hands,” the Orlando Sentinel wrote.
The 25-year-old Ellis averaged 24.1 points per game last season and has already been rumored to be possibly heading to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Andre Iguodala(notes). In addition, the Chronicle reports that the Warriors have discussed trades with the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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The Orlando Magic are one of a handful of teams who’ve spoken to the Golden State Warriors about acquiring Monta Ellis, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Based on comments from new team consultant Jerry West last week, it appears the Warriors are looking to split up the guard duo of Ellis and Stephen Curry, who aren’t a very good complement because they’re both undersized and both like the ball in their hands.
That puts Ellis, a 25-year-old who averaged 24.1 points last season, on the trading block, and he’s receiving plenty of interest. Rusty Simmons of the Chronicle, citing league sources, said the Warriors have discussed trades with Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando and the Lakers. The league’s hottest rumor involves Ellis being traded to Philadelphia for Andre Iguodala straight up.
Ellis’ inefficiency and lack of defensive performance doesn’t make him a perfect fit in Orlando, but his ability to create shots is something the Magic sorely lack. As a pure scorer, he’s one of the ten best perimeter players in the NBA.
The Magic’s most valuable trading asset, Jameer Nelson, offers little value to the Warriors because of Curry, but the Warriors could potentially have interest in one of the Magic’s young role players. While the other teams linked to the Warriors could all offer more than the Magic, it’s unclear if they want to.
If the Ellis-for-Iguodala swap falls through, this will certainly be a situation to monitor.
The Orlando Magic are one of a handful of teams who’ve spoken to the Golden State Warriors about acquiring Monta Ellis, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Based on comments from new team consultant Jerry West last week, it appears the Warriors are looking to split up the guard duo of Ellis and Stephen Curry, who aren’t a very good complement because they’re both undersized and both like the ball in their hands.
That puts Ellis, a 25-year-old who averaged 24.1 points last season, on the trading block, and he’s receiving plenty of interest. Rusty Simmons of the Chronicle, citing league sources, said the Warriors have discussed trades with Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando and the Lakers. The league’s hottest rumor involves Ellis being traded to Philadelphia for Andre Iguodala straight up.
Ellis’ inefficiency and lack of defensive performance doesn’t make him a perfect fit in Orlando, but his ability to create shots is something the Magic sorely lack. As a pure scorer, he’s one of the ten best perimeter players in the NBA.
The Magic’s most valuable trading asset, Jameer Nelson, offers little value to the Warriors because of Curry, but the Warriors could potentially have interest in one of the Magic’s young role players. While the other teams linked to the Warriors could all offer more than the Magic, it’s unclear if they want to.
If the Ellis-for-Iguodala swap falls through, this will certainly be a situation to monitor.
The Orlando Magic are one of a handful of teams who’ve spoken to the Golden State Warriors about acquiring Monta Ellis, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Based on comments from new team consultant Jerry West last week, it appears the Warriors are looking to split up the guard duo of Ellis and Stephen Curry, who aren’t a very good complement because they’re both undersized and both like the ball in their hands.
That puts Ellis, a 25-year-old who averaged 24.1 points last season, on the trading block, and he’s receiving plenty of interest. Rusty Simmons of the Chronicle, citing league sources, said the Warriors have discussed trades with Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando and the Lakers. The league’s hottest rumor involves Ellis being traded to Philadelphia for Andre Iguodala straight up.
Ellis’ inefficiency and lack of defensive performance doesn’t make him a perfect fit in Orlando, but his ability to create shots is something the Magic sorely lack. As a pure scorer, he’s one of the ten best perimeter players in the NBA.
The Magic’s most valuable trading asset, Jameer Nelson, offers little value to the Warriors because of Curry, but the Warriors could potentially have interest in one of the Magic’s young role players. While the other teams linked to the Warriors could all offer more than the Magic, it’s unclear if they want to.
If the Ellis-for-Iguodala swap falls through, this will certainly be a situation to monitor.
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Monta Ellis trade rumors seem to be a constant circumstance of existence in today’s NBA. The Golden State Warriors took Stephen Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft, and Curry excelled through two seasons. But, like Ellis, he’s on the small side and has trouble defending true shooting guards. Given that Curry is also a solid playmaker — a legit point guard in today’s league — and that he’s cheap while Ellis is pricey, and that Curry is considered a “no drama” player while Ellis is a bit more high-maintenance, Monta is the guy on the block, and has been for some time.
Rumors picked up when Jerry West joined Golden State as a consultant; this week, they blew wide open with a report the Warriors were in talks to send Ellis to the Philadelphia 76ers for Andre Iguodala. But Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Sixers aren’t the only team the Warriors have talked to about Ellis.
League sources said the Warriors also have discussed Ellis, among a variety of other players, in trade talks with Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando and the Lakers.
It’s unclear what pieces the Warriors are seeking for Ellis from those other teams, and it would make sense that other Golden State players — David Lee, primarily, but also Dorell Wright and cap albatross Andris Biedrins — would be in play. Defense seems to be and ought to be a priority for Golden State; new coach Mark Jackson emphasized defensive accountability in his first public comments on Tuesday. Iguodala is one of the best wing defenders in the NBA. Ellis is a minus on defense.
For more on the Warriors’ trade rumors, visit Golden State Of Mind and SB Nation Bay Area.
Golden State’s Monta Ellis might be traded this summer. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel)
The Golden State Warriors recently brought in Jerry West as a consultant, and West’s comments seem to insinuate that the team is looking to deal Monta Ellis.
“I’ve seen teams trade players that score tons of points and people say, ‘How in the world can you trade that player?’ ” West said last week, according to Tim Kawakami. “Because he might score tons of points and the team doesn’t win.
“When I look at (the Warriors), obviously they need more size.”
Kawakami, who writes about the Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News, believes West has already begun exploring trade partners.
Ellis, 25, averaged 24.1 points per game for the Warriors last season, good for ninth in the NBA. But Ellis’ scoring ability and ball domination overlap with the skill-set of Warriors point guard Steph Curry, who’s younger, cheaper and a better distributor.
So, do the Magic have the assets to land Ellis?
The Warriors need size, as West said, because they don’t have much in the frontcourt past David Lee. And Kawakami speculated the Warriors will deal for a “tough wing,” perhaps suggesting the Warriors will look into trading for Philly’s Andre Iguodala, who also may be on the move.
In terms of size, neither Ryan Anderson nor Brandon Bass would benefit the Warriors beyond Lee’s talents at power forward. It’d be a reach to classify Hedo Turkoglu as a “tough wing,” and the Warriors wouldn’t be interested in his contract anyhow. J.J. Redick might hold some value, however, as he’d form a healthy yet defense-deficient backcourt alongside Curry.
The best deal the Magic could put together — and this is purely speculation — is something like J.J. Redick, Brandon Bass and a first-round pick for Ellis.
Assuming other teams covet Ellis, that’s probably not the best offer the Warriors would see, at least on paper. Chicago and Memphis — the two teams Kawakami linked to the Warriors in his column — could certainly offer more if they felt so inclined.
But there’s more to it than what’s on paper. Ellis’ quick shooting trigger and lack of past team success will scare some teams from pursuing him, and the Warriors’ perceived willingness to deal him may diminish his value.
His ability on offense would give the Magic they lacked last season: An aggressive, elite wing scorer. He’s not the most efficient offensive player in the league, but he’s certainly improved with age. I mentioned him last week in a column about who the Magic could potentially pursue.
Well, he’s out there now. Do the Magic have enough to get him?
“I love to watch them play,” West said of the Ellis-Curry combo. “They’re so much fun to watch play. But at the end of the day, you want to win.
“Monta Ellis, a fierce competitor. He competes his fanny off every night. Love to watch him play. But to me, size helps. Size helps.”
The Warriors have David Lee, Andris Biedrins and young Ekpe Udoh up front. Lee was the first high-dollar acquisition of the Joe Lacob era, but saw his numbers slip in his first season away from the New York Knicks. Udoh was limited by injury until midway through the season, but showed defensive promise in February and March. Biedrins has been a massive disappointment since signing a $60 million contract extension three years ago.
For more on the Warriors, visit Golden State Of Mind and SB Nation Bay Area.
The Warriors swag is on ten lately even if they didn’t win that many games last season. ”Chocolate Droppa,” Kevin Hart’s rapping alter ego, partnered up with Monta Ellis, Reggie Williams, Charlie Bell, and Dan Gadzuric to show that he’s down with GS. As Chocolate Droppa, Hart seems to playfully mock the “baller” lifestyles of rappers by claiming that he flies out NBA basketball players to wherever he is to satisfy his fix for American hoops. Sounds a lot like the Dave Chapelle “Crib” parody, doesn’t it?
Chocolate Droppa’s freestyles are truly ridiculous and Droppa’s frustration over the camera man’s quips and questioning over the nonsense of Droppa’s lines are worth catching. Also, its a bit hilarious to see NBA players like Monta, Williams, Bell, and Gadzuric to be so camera shy. This clip will definitely get you through the doldrums of the Warriors off-season before the draft.
Preview:
Droppa: You ain’t no Warrior if you ain’t no G.S.
Camera man: Wait… wait..G.S.?
Droppa: I…I…. didn’t… think this … thru..
Camera man: (whispering) Get Straight.. Get Straight!
Droppa: You ain’t no Warrior if ain’t Get Straight!… Or.. uh.. Goin South?
OAKLAND — Warriors guard Stephen Curry had surgery on his right ankle but is expected to be ready by training camp in the fall.
The Warriors said Wednesday the surgery was performed by Dr. Bob Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. Curry missed eight games last season because of multiple sprains on his right ankle.
He still averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. Alongside backcourt teammate Monta Ellis, Curry helped the Warriors to a 36-46 record. That was a 10-game improvement from the previous season.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had surgery on his right ankle but is expected to be ready by training camp in the fall.
The Warriors said Wednesday the surgery was performed by Dr. Bob Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. Curry missed eight games last season because of multiple sprains on his right ankle.
He still averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. Alongside backcourt teammate Monta Ellis, Curry helped the Warriors to a 36-46 record. That was a 10-game improvement from the previous season.
The Golden State Warriors are trying to unload guard 
