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      Warriors re-sign Ellis for six years, $66 million

      July 25, 2008 /

      In my post – “What are these guys worth?” – I estimated Monta Ellis value to be $10.5 to $11.5 million per season. The Warriors just signed him to a six-year deal worth $66 million. Throw in Andrew Bogut’s deal – which was for $12 million per season (I predicted an annual salary of $12.0 to $12.5 million) – and I think I have a pretty good handle on player values. If any NBA teams want to hire me to consult, I’m available.

      I don’t want to break my arm patting myself on the back, so let’s talk about the signing. Ellis is a lightning quick scoring guard who averaged 20.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists last season. With Baron Davis’ decision to sign with the Clippers, Ellis will be asked to handle the ball more, so we should see his assists rise. There’s a slight chance that the newly-acquired Marcus Williams could start at the point, but he hasn’t shown much in his short career, so I’m guessing that’s a long shot.

      Given all that has happened with the Warriors this offseason – namely, letting Baron Davis go and missing out on Elton Brand – the had to re-sign Ellis, and it’s good to see the former second round pick get an appropriate payday.

      Fantasy Basketball, NBA, Rumors & Gossip

      Trivia Challenge: Hey! Nielsen Olympic trivia-thon

      July 25, 2008 /

      Think you know your Summer Olympics? Well then test your knowledge by taking the Hey! Nielsen Olympic trivia-thon challenge.

      All you have to do to enter is be a registered member of Hey! Nielsen, which takes little time to set up. Then take the 2008 Summer Olympics Trivia Quiz and answer all the questions by August 24, 2008.

      First price is a Wii prize back, loaded with a Wii game console and a variety of sports games. It’s also free, so why not take the quiz, right?

      General Sports, Television

      Brett Favre, Packers nearing trade agreement?

      July 25, 2008 /

      Jason Cole of YAHOO! Sports is reporting the Packers and Brett Favre are coming close to an agreement on a list of teams Green Bay could trade the quarterback to. According to Cole, the Packers are hoping an injury will force the hand of another team into making a deal.

      The basic agreement entails the Packers coming up with a list of teams willing to trade for the future Hall of Famer, then presenting him with the list to find out where Favre would prefer to play.

      “They didn’t talk when he was up there last week,” the source said, referring to Favre’s appearance at the Packers’ Hall of Fame ceremony, where Favre introduced former center Frank Winters. “But they talked after that and worked out how they want to handle it.

      “Brett definitely wants to play, but it may take awhile. The Packers are hoping that some team has a big injury and then is forced to make a deal.”

      As a result, a Favre deal might not happen right away. It’s unclear what the Packers want in return for Favre, but they are hoping for leverage.

      Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is also reporting that Favre is planning on attending Packers’ training camp. He would first have to apply for reinstatement, but Schefter reports that Favre intends on spending the season with the Packers.

      Hmm – interesting. So which source is right? Either way, it looks like the barrier between Favre and GM Ted Thompson is starting to come down and progress is likely to be made. Maybe both Cole and Schefter are right and that Favre will show up for Packers’ camp, keep in shape and then be dealt to another team before the season starts.

      NFL

      Friday MLB headliners: Braun powers Brewers

      July 25, 2008 /

      – Ryan Braun finished 4 for 4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in the Brewers’4-3 win over the Cardinals. Braun’s only home run of the game was a two-run shot in the ninth that helped Milwaukee claim eighth straight victory. What’s been amazing about the Brewers’ streak is that they’re winning close games late. They’ve had to fight for every win against division rival St. Louis, which will only feed their confidence as they roll through the second half.

      – The Cubs kept the Brewers one game back in the division by topping the Marlins 6-3 at Wrigley. Carlos Zambrano helped Chicago snap its 10-game losing streak against Florida by giving up just two runs on six hits over seven innings. Hanley Ramirez hit his 24th dinger of the year in a losing effort.

      – The Mets have now taken a one game lead in the NL East after beating the Phillies 3-1 at Shea. Even though he didn’t get the win, Oliver Perez was outstanding, giving up one earned run on six hits and striking out 12. Carlos Delgado was the hero with the bat, doubling to deep left and scoring two runs in the bottom of the eighth.

      – Matt Cain threw a four-hit, complete game shutout in the Giants’ 1-0 win over the Nationals. San Fran swept the season series with Washington and finally recorded their first home sweep of the season. Cain lowered his ERA below 4.00 for the first time since the start of the year.

      – The Royals helped the Red Sox by beating the Rays 4-2. Boston and Tampa are now tied in the tight AL East and the Yankees sit just three games back.

      MLB

      Stats LLC not just providing for the MLB anymore – company heads to Middle East

      July 24, 2008 /

      SPORTSbyBROOKS.com shared an interesting story from the SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY about sports data company Stats LLC heading to the Middle East to provide…well…stats.

      From the I’m-Not-Making-This-Up-Dept.: SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY reports that Stats LLC today unveiled “a joint venture with Naveen Aranha, CEO of India-based Sportz Interactive, to create Stats Middle East.

      “Stats LLC today will announce a joint venture with Naveen Aranha, CEO of India-based Sportz Interactive, to create Stats Middle East. The operation will be headquartered in Dubai, and the move continues a marked global expansion for the sports data provider that last year opened a European operation and also has made significant inroads into India, China and Japan.”

      STATS Middle East? That no doubt means President Bush is soon to be confirmed as the only man on the planet with a lower save percentage than Joe Borowski.

      As you know, we’ve quite the homeless problem here on the westside of Los Angeles.

      And then there’s the bums (see right).

      I don’t know what to think about the Stats LLC story, but looove the picture. SbB also reports that The Grip is back thanks to hottie sports reporter Erin Andrews.

      General Sports

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