Warriors' Ellis suspended without pay after accident 2008-10-12 News Golden State Warriors

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Golden State Warriors suspended injured guard Monta Ellis for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his lucrative new contract by getting into a moped accident.

Ellis, who agreed to a six-year deal worth $66 million in July, severely sprained his ankle in a low-speed crash in late August. The suspension will cost the guard slightly less than $3 million.

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Added: October 12, 2008

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