September 24, 2008 The San Francisco Chronicle has finally determined that Monta Ellis' ankle injury occurred while he was riding a moped. The source of the injury was orignally lied about.
September 7, 2008 Ellis has admitted to lying to the Warriors about the circumstances surrounding his ankle injury, for which he had surgery on August 27. According to the Contra Costa Times, the injury was not sustained "in a gym" and "it happened outdoors and while not playing basketball." The two sides are discussing how to put the situation behind them.
August 30, 2008 The Golden State Warriors have questions about the explanation guard Monta Ellis gave them about how he hurt his ankle and are investigating, according to the Contra Costa Times. During a conference call on Wednesday, team executive vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin said he didn't know the details of what led to Ellis' injury, only that "I was told he was working out in Jackson."
