hey its me alonzo cuz im asian im just makin sure u guys love me.....and please tell some one to get him(my.wally)a wig.....cuz his head iz like a mirrow(so shiny...=D)
well im doin better at my new school explore is just a couple blocks away from melrose though so....o and i only got 2 or 3 dentions !!!!! !....!!!!!....!!!
i also goty better at basketball and more beasty
Friday, April 3, 2009
melrose..i dont really miss you....
dear Melrose and all my fans(friends),
its me alonzo i transfered to explore middle school cuz...cuz...wel i dont kjnow because i didnt get a good education over the + i got in too many traouble.....so...i hope all of u guys/girld read ths because this is my new fan club site.....wazz up!!!!!!(im so late,i also feel slow + at explore i got more ppl to join my fan club(i got girls ^_^ cuz im asian!!!)
its me alonzo i transfered to explore middle school cuz...cuz...wel i dont kjnow because i didnt get a good education over the + i got in too many traouble.....so...i hope all of u guys/girld read ths because this is my new fan club site.....wazz up!!!!!!(im so late,i also feel slow + at explore i got more ppl to join my fan club(i got girls ^_^ cuz im asian!!!)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Golden State Warriors won't have Baron Davis or Monta Ellis in their starting lineup on opening night.
In perhaps the biggest setback of a difficult summer for the Warriors, team officials confirmed Wednesday that Ellis -- just awarded one of the biggest pay raises in league history -- will be sidelined at least three months after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss.
Adande: What Now?
For the second season in a row, the fate of the Warriors may have been determined by a preseason mishap, J.A. Adande writes. Story
Ellis, 22, underwent successful surgery Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala., to repair a torn deltoid ligament in his left ankle, which the team announced after an ESPN.com report earlier Wednesday.
In an afternoon conference call with local reporters, Warriors executive vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin said Ellis informed the club that he injured himself last Thursday playing pickup ball in his native Mississippi.
About a month ago, Ellis received a six-year, $66 million contract extension from the Warriors. Ellis' ankle will be immobilized for six weeks, followed by at least six weeks of off-court rehab before the 6-foot-3 guard can return to basketball workouts, ruling Ellis out for all of training camp and the preseason and at least the first month of the regular season. Chances are that he won't play until December.
The Warriors' tumultuous offseason began with Davis making a verbal commitment to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on the very first day of free agency. While Ellis is the primary heir to Davis' offensive responsibilities, Mullin insisted Wednesday that "there will be no panic, emergency moves immediately." But Mullin did concede that Golden State is interested in signing former Clippers guard Shaun Livingston and said he registered that interest before Ellis got hurt, with Mullin scheduled to fly to Chicago on Thursday to watch Livingston in a private workout.
"Right now, we feel like we're going to let Marcus [Williams] handle the point," Mullin said. "There will be a lot more discussion moving forward about that, but we feel like we'll come up with a lot of different scenarios between [coach Don Nelson] and I. The one thing we won't do is panic and do something just knee-jerk."
Ellis was unavailable for comment Wednesday, and his agent, Jeff Fried, could not immediately be reached.
The 20-50 Club
Monta Ellis, who doesn't turn 23 until October, is part of an elite group of guards 22 and younger who averaged 20 ppg and 50 percent shooting in a season. How he stacks up:
Player Season Age
Monta Ellis, Warriors 2007-08 22
Kevin Johnson, Suns 1988-89 22
Michael Jordan, Bulls 1984-85 21
Magic Johnson, Lakers 1980-81 21
David Thompson, Nuggets 1976-77 22
The new contract calls for Ellis to earn a flat $11 million in each of the next six seasons after he made $770,610 last season to complete a modest three-year deal he received as a second-round pick in 2005.
Golden State won more games (48) than all but three teams in the Eastern Conference last season but failed to reach the playoffs in the hypercompetitive Western Conference. The Warriors have repeatedly insisted that they realized their top two offseason priorities by re-signing Ellis and fellow restricted free agent Andris Biedrins, but they were nonetheless stunned by the sudden nature of Davis' departure -- since Davis initially was expected not to opt out of the final year of his contract -- and never imagined losing his chief replacement so quickly.
"I don't think it helps, let's not kid ourselves," Mullin said when asked how much the injury will slow Ellis' expected shift from shooting guard to point guard. "It's not a good thing. But, again, I think Monta's showed over the course of his short career his toughness and ability a lot of times to take some tough situations and make the best of them.
"This training camp was going to be an important part for his development, no question. It's going to be pushed back, obviously, and we've just got to deal with that. ... We don't think it's a season-ending injury, [but] the time frame [with various injuries], as we all know, it fluctuates."
The Warriors initially responded to Davis' exit by signing swingman Corey Maggette away from the Clippers to join co-captain Stephen Jackson, then by signing Los Angeles Lakers restricted free agent Ronny Turiaf to add bulk on their front line.
They also matched the Clippers' offer sheet to retain restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike and acquired point guard Marcus Williams in a trade with New Jersey. Also, the Warriors are extremely high on first-round draft pick Anthony Randolph and thus did little to prevent forwards Mickael Pietrus (Orlando) and Matt Barnes (Phoenix) from following Davis out the door.
It remains possible that the Warriors could trade forward Al Harrington before the start of the season, with Harrington reportedly open to a move. Yet there's really no replicating what Ellis provides for the Warriors, especially given Nelson's plans to use Ellis regularly at the point after playing him primarily as a shooting guard in his first three pro seasons.
Ellis averaged 20.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists last season, after winning NBA Most Improved Player honors after the 2006-07 season when he averaged 16.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He seemed to understand his importance to the team's post-Baron future when Ellis shared at a news conference in late July that Davis recently "told me it was time to hand over the torch."
The only solace for the Warriors is that Ellis has a history of making strong, fast recoveries from major injuries.
Ellis slipped to No. 40 in the 2005 draft, despite a decorated high school career, largely because of a knee problem that scared teams off. But he has since proven more productive in the NBA than any of the 10 players drafted out of high school that year, which was the last time high school players were eligible to be selected. That group includes No. 6 overall pick Martell Webster (Portland), No. 10 Andrew Bynum (Los Angeles Lakers) and No. 18 Gerald Green (drafted by Boston, now with Dallas).
Ellis also suffered what initially appeared to be a serious knee injury during a summer-league practice in 2006, and he endured a scary fall early in training camp last October that resulted in a neck sprain and required him to be immobilized and carted off the court. In both cases, though, Ellis missed minimal time. He appeared in 77 and 81 games, respectively, after the two injuries.
Ellis is also known for his boundless confidence, as evidenced when he scoffed at reporters' recent suggestions that the switch from shooting guard to the point will be a problem.
"I'm going to improve every part of my game," Ellis said last month. "That's what I do. That's why I play basketball ... to improve and to become the best player [who] ever touched a basketball."
In perhaps the biggest setback of a difficult summer for the Warriors, team officials confirmed Wednesday that Ellis -- just awarded one of the biggest pay raises in league history -- will be sidelined at least three months after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss.
Adande: What Now?
For the second season in a row, the fate of the Warriors may have been determined by a preseason mishap, J.A. Adande writes. Story
Ellis, 22, underwent successful surgery Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala., to repair a torn deltoid ligament in his left ankle, which the team announced after an ESPN.com report earlier Wednesday.
In an afternoon conference call with local reporters, Warriors executive vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin said Ellis informed the club that he injured himself last Thursday playing pickup ball in his native Mississippi.
About a month ago, Ellis received a six-year, $66 million contract extension from the Warriors. Ellis' ankle will be immobilized for six weeks, followed by at least six weeks of off-court rehab before the 6-foot-3 guard can return to basketball workouts, ruling Ellis out for all of training camp and the preseason and at least the first month of the regular season. Chances are that he won't play until December.
The Warriors' tumultuous offseason began with Davis making a verbal commitment to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on the very first day of free agency. While Ellis is the primary heir to Davis' offensive responsibilities, Mullin insisted Wednesday that "there will be no panic, emergency moves immediately." But Mullin did concede that Golden State is interested in signing former Clippers guard Shaun Livingston and said he registered that interest before Ellis got hurt, with Mullin scheduled to fly to Chicago on Thursday to watch Livingston in a private workout.
"Right now, we feel like we're going to let Marcus [Williams] handle the point," Mullin said. "There will be a lot more discussion moving forward about that, but we feel like we'll come up with a lot of different scenarios between [coach Don Nelson] and I. The one thing we won't do is panic and do something just knee-jerk."
Ellis was unavailable for comment Wednesday, and his agent, Jeff Fried, could not immediately be reached.
The 20-50 Club
Monta Ellis, who doesn't turn 23 until October, is part of an elite group of guards 22 and younger who averaged 20 ppg and 50 percent shooting in a season. How he stacks up:
Player Season Age
Monta Ellis, Warriors 2007-08 22
Kevin Johnson, Suns 1988-89 22
Michael Jordan, Bulls 1984-85 21
Magic Johnson, Lakers 1980-81 21
David Thompson, Nuggets 1976-77 22
The new contract calls for Ellis to earn a flat $11 million in each of the next six seasons after he made $770,610 last season to complete a modest three-year deal he received as a second-round pick in 2005.
Golden State won more games (48) than all but three teams in the Eastern Conference last season but failed to reach the playoffs in the hypercompetitive Western Conference. The Warriors have repeatedly insisted that they realized their top two offseason priorities by re-signing Ellis and fellow restricted free agent Andris Biedrins, but they were nonetheless stunned by the sudden nature of Davis' departure -- since Davis initially was expected not to opt out of the final year of his contract -- and never imagined losing his chief replacement so quickly.
"I don't think it helps, let's not kid ourselves," Mullin said when asked how much the injury will slow Ellis' expected shift from shooting guard to point guard. "It's not a good thing. But, again, I think Monta's showed over the course of his short career his toughness and ability a lot of times to take some tough situations and make the best of them.
"This training camp was going to be an important part for his development, no question. It's going to be pushed back, obviously, and we've just got to deal with that. ... We don't think it's a season-ending injury, [but] the time frame [with various injuries], as we all know, it fluctuates."
The Warriors initially responded to Davis' exit by signing swingman Corey Maggette away from the Clippers to join co-captain Stephen Jackson, then by signing Los Angeles Lakers restricted free agent Ronny Turiaf to add bulk on their front line.
They also matched the Clippers' offer sheet to retain restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike and acquired point guard Marcus Williams in a trade with New Jersey. Also, the Warriors are extremely high on first-round draft pick Anthony Randolph and thus did little to prevent forwards Mickael Pietrus (Orlando) and Matt Barnes (Phoenix) from following Davis out the door.
It remains possible that the Warriors could trade forward Al Harrington before the start of the season, with Harrington reportedly open to a move. Yet there's really no replicating what Ellis provides for the Warriors, especially given Nelson's plans to use Ellis regularly at the point after playing him primarily as a shooting guard in his first three pro seasons.
Ellis averaged 20.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists last season, after winning NBA Most Improved Player honors after the 2006-07 season when he averaged 16.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He seemed to understand his importance to the team's post-Baron future when Ellis shared at a news conference in late July that Davis recently "told me it was time to hand over the torch."
The only solace for the Warriors is that Ellis has a history of making strong, fast recoveries from major injuries.
Ellis slipped to No. 40 in the 2005 draft, despite a decorated high school career, largely because of a knee problem that scared teams off. But he has since proven more productive in the NBA than any of the 10 players drafted out of high school that year, which was the last time high school players were eligible to be selected. That group includes No. 6 overall pick Martell Webster (Portland), No. 10 Andrew Bynum (Los Angeles Lakers) and No. 18 Gerald Green (drafted by Boston, now with Dallas).
Ellis also suffered what initially appeared to be a serious knee injury during a summer-league practice in 2006, and he endured a scary fall early in training camp last October that resulted in a neck sprain and required him to be immobilized and carted off the court. In both cases, though, Ellis missed minimal time. He appeared in 77 and 81 games, respectively, after the two injuries.
Ellis is also known for his boundless confidence, as evidenced when he scoffed at reporters' recent suggestions that the switch from shooting guard to the point will be a problem.
"I'm going to improve every part of my game," Ellis said last month. "That's what I do. That's why I play basketball ... to improve and to become the best player [who] ever touched a basketball."
Earlier this week, I posted a small item about Tracy McGrady supposedly bad-mouthing teammate Yao Ming behind his back. And now, according to David Aldridge, the two are no longer on speaking terms.
Not only that, but the Rockets’ franchise center wants the chronically-injured Tracy shipped out of town on the first thing smoking. From NBA.com:
The Rockets are putting a positive spin on this, but Waiting for Tracy is a play that nobody in Houston wants to see anymore — up to and including the big man, Yao Ming.
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“They don’t speak,” an extremely plugged-in person tells me. “And Yao wants him out.”
As Aldridge points out, despite Yao’s wishes, McGrady’s contract is far too bulky for teams to consider trading with Houston. So, crummy health and all, he’s likely stuck there for at least the remainder of this season and possibly the next one.
Sorry, Yao.
Not only that, but the Rockets’ franchise center wants the chronically-injured Tracy shipped out of town on the first thing smoking. From NBA.com:
The Rockets are putting a positive spin on this, but Waiting for Tracy is a play that nobody in Houston wants to see anymore — up to and including the big man, Yao Ming.
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More Nights off for Tracy McGrady
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“They don’t speak,” an extremely plugged-in person tells me. “And Yao wants him out.”
As Aldridge points out, despite Yao’s wishes, McGrady’s contract is far too bulky for teams to consider trading with Houston. So, crummy health and all, he’s likely stuck there for at least the remainder of this season and possibly the next one.
Sorry, Yao.
Ellis
The Golden State Warriors have found their replacement for All-Star point guard Baron Davis -- and they didn't have to look far. Thursday night, the Warriors signed Monta Ellis, their 22-year-old restricted free agent, to a six-year, $66 million contract.
Ellis
Ellis is receiving one of the largest raises in NBA history. As the 40th player selected in the 2005 draft, Ellis was paid just $770,610 last season. He will earn $11 million in 2008-2009.
"We are absolutely thrilled to have Monta under contract for the next several years," Warriors vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin told The Associated Press. "He has been one of the top young players in the NBA for the last two years and enjoyed a tremendous season last year. The growth that he has demonstrated at such a young age is incredible and we look forward to him playing a big part in our future success."
The 6-foot-3-inch Ellis averaged 20.2 points as the Warriors' starting shooting guard last season, but with Davis signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, he will be penciled in as Don Nelson's point guard on opening night.
"We are very pleased that Monta has been rewarded for his efforts on the court and his singular focus to be a great NBA player,'' Ellis' agent Jeff Fried said.
Golden State's plan is to start Ellis and Stephen Jackson in the backcourt, with free-agent signee Corey Maggette at small forward.
Ellis has become one of the league's most dynamic and efficient young guards. He shot a stunning 53.1 percent from the floor last season, ranking him 14th in the league overall and the highest among players shorter than 6-7.
Ellis, who is entering his fourth season, has career averages of 15.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Earlier Thursday, the Warriors announced that shooting guard Kelenna Azubuike would return after the club matched the Clippers' three-year, $9 million offer sheet.
Chris Broussard is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
The Golden State Warriors have found their replacement for All-Star point guard Baron Davis -- and they didn't have to look far. Thursday night, the Warriors signed Monta Ellis, their 22-year-old restricted free agent, to a six-year, $66 million contract.
Ellis
Ellis is receiving one of the largest raises in NBA history. As the 40th player selected in the 2005 draft, Ellis was paid just $770,610 last season. He will earn $11 million in 2008-2009.
"We are absolutely thrilled to have Monta under contract for the next several years," Warriors vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin told The Associated Press. "He has been one of the top young players in the NBA for the last two years and enjoyed a tremendous season last year. The growth that he has demonstrated at such a young age is incredible and we look forward to him playing a big part in our future success."
The 6-foot-3-inch Ellis averaged 20.2 points as the Warriors' starting shooting guard last season, but with Davis signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, he will be penciled in as Don Nelson's point guard on opening night.
"We are very pleased that Monta has been rewarded for his efforts on the court and his singular focus to be a great NBA player,'' Ellis' agent Jeff Fried said.
Golden State's plan is to start Ellis and Stephen Jackson in the backcourt, with free-agent signee Corey Maggette at small forward.
Ellis has become one of the league's most dynamic and efficient young guards. He shot a stunning 53.1 percent from the floor last season, ranking him 14th in the league overall and the highest among players shorter than 6-7.
Ellis, who is entering his fourth season, has career averages of 15.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Earlier Thursday, the Warriors announced that shooting guard Kelenna Azubuike would return after the club matched the Clippers' three-year, $9 million offer sheet.
Chris Broussard is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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Holly MacKenzie Posted: Nov.5 at 10:33 am
Maybe someone should recognize that keeping your star player and your new point guard AWAY from the bench and his team for 30 games was a disaster. Yeah he effed that up, but come on, you could have him sitting on the bench by an assistant coach LEARNING. I don’t get it.
Boing Dynasty Posted: Nov.5 at 10:34 am
Its wierd how i really liked G state the last couple years, but i have no use for them now…
rav Posted: Nov.5 at 10:35 am
i foresee a train wreck here…
JumpManDenver23 Posted: Nov.5 at 10:47 am
trade him to denver monta for chauncey
Jukai Posted: Nov.5 at 10:48 am
I agree with Holly, but Monta still really messed up. That’s the biggest slap in the face you could do to a corporation: get a contract that many would argue is far above your value, then get yourself injured by blatantly ignoring that contract and hurting the corporation that just gave you all that money.
Really, I think Monta’s just asking for too much.
KA Posted: Nov.5 at 11:03 am
free monta!
ciolkstar Posted: Nov.5 at 11:30 am
Holly is smart
GState is nothing without Baron and Monta.
I’m really not worried at all about Monta being able to come back strong, that kid’s game is unprecedented. And honestly I don’t want to see him languish on a terrible Golden State team with Avery as the coach (next year. Nelly will get canned)
FREE MONTA!!!
ciolkstar Posted: Nov.5 at 11:32 am
Wow. Monta in a Knicks uni, playing for d’Antoni, would probably be the best thing ever.
wreklessINTENT Posted: Nov.5 at 11:50 am
kellen winslow jr. of the nba
niQ Posted: Nov.5 at 11:51 am
HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Mo Charlo Posted: Nov.5 at 11:57 am
Holly, who’s fault is this? What’s going on in Oaktown?
jaywhy Posted: Nov.5 at 12:28 pm
monta for starbury!
Kid Presto Posted: Nov.5 at 3:46 pm
Monta to NY! If the warriors don’t realize what they have in front of them, then let someone else use his abilities. Monta probably has just realized himself that his team sucks ass and they will still suck ass with him but with a little less tongue action. Spurs maybe?
jshu43 Posted: Nov.5 at 4:44 pm
When all this talk finally subsides, Monta recovers 100% and when Monta comes back from injury in December the dubs will be at .500 give or take a few. They will get some speed back in the line up and start building the franchise around him and Andris. Great future in the making. Bidness is bidness.
B. Long Posted: Nov.5 at 6:20 pm
Hey at least he wasn’t riding an actually motorcycle(cough)Jay Williams(cough).
NBA-JERSEY-KING Posted: Nov.6 at 12:17 am
NO dont trade him! this has gone from a fun team to watch to the Knicks of the West - drama!
jay Posted: Nov.6 at 5:14 am
Monta Ellis! I hate to break this to you, but your mother sucks marshmellows in minnesota! I hope you break every arrogant marshmellow in your body…you cunt. I hope your contract morphs and forms a man-eathing robot and eats you soul and parts of your fingers so you can still catch a ball but can’t shoot it. I hope you can’t play the game of curling ever again and you marry a fat ch*ck with tiny marshmellows….so, how’d I do?
jay Posted: Nov.6 at 5:16 am
Haterade anyone?
Comments
Holly MacKenzie Posted: Nov.5 at 10:33 am
Maybe someone should recognize that keeping your star player and your new point guard AWAY from the bench and his team for 30 games was a disaster. Yeah he effed that up, but come on, you could have him sitting on the bench by an assistant coach LEARNING. I don’t get it.
Boing Dynasty Posted: Nov.5 at 10:34 am
Its wierd how i really liked G state the last couple years, but i have no use for them now…
rav Posted: Nov.5 at 10:35 am
i foresee a train wreck here…
JumpManDenver23 Posted: Nov.5 at 10:47 am
trade him to denver monta for chauncey
Jukai Posted: Nov.5 at 10:48 am
I agree with Holly, but Monta still really messed up. That’s the biggest slap in the face you could do to a corporation: get a contract that many would argue is far above your value, then get yourself injured by blatantly ignoring that contract and hurting the corporation that just gave you all that money.
Really, I think Monta’s just asking for too much.
KA Posted: Nov.5 at 11:03 am
free monta!
ciolkstar Posted: Nov.5 at 11:30 am
Holly is smart
GState is nothing without Baron and Monta.
I’m really not worried at all about Monta being able to come back strong, that kid’s game is unprecedented. And honestly I don’t want to see him languish on a terrible Golden State team with Avery as the coach (next year. Nelly will get canned)
FREE MONTA!!!
ciolkstar Posted: Nov.5 at 11:32 am
Wow. Monta in a Knicks uni, playing for d’Antoni, would probably be the best thing ever.
wreklessINTENT Posted: Nov.5 at 11:50 am
kellen winslow jr. of the nba
niQ Posted: Nov.5 at 11:51 am
HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Mo Charlo Posted: Nov.5 at 11:57 am
Holly, who’s fault is this? What’s going on in Oaktown?
jaywhy Posted: Nov.5 at 12:28 pm
monta for starbury!
Kid Presto Posted: Nov.5 at 3:46 pm
Monta to NY! If the warriors don’t realize what they have in front of them, then let someone else use his abilities. Monta probably has just realized himself that his team sucks ass and they will still suck ass with him but with a little less tongue action. Spurs maybe?
jshu43 Posted: Nov.5 at 4:44 pm
When all this talk finally subsides, Monta recovers 100% and when Monta comes back from injury in December the dubs will be at .500 give or take a few. They will get some speed back in the line up and start building the franchise around him and Andris. Great future in the making. Bidness is bidness.
B. Long Posted: Nov.5 at 6:20 pm
Hey at least he wasn’t riding an actually motorcycle(cough)Jay Williams(cough).
NBA-JERSEY-KING Posted: Nov.6 at 12:17 am
NO dont trade him! this has gone from a fun team to watch to the Knicks of the West - drama!
jay Posted: Nov.6 at 5:14 am
Monta Ellis! I hate to break this to you, but your mother sucks marshmellows in minnesota! I hope you break every arrogant marshmellow in your body…you cunt. I hope your contract morphs and forms a man-eathing robot and eats you soul and parts of your fingers so you can still catch a ball but can’t shoot it. I hope you can’t play the game of curling ever again and you marry a fat ch*ck with tiny marshmellows….so, how’d I do?
jay Posted: Nov.6 at 5:16 am
Haterade anyone?
Comments
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thai airport blast kills activist
Local TV said a grenade had been fired at the domestic hub, which is occupied by the People's Alliance for Democracy.
The PAD has occupied Don Mueang and the capital's main airport since last week.
Meanwhile a protest by pro-government activists has forced the constitutional court to move a final hearing on a case that could see the ruling party banned.
In a statement, the court said the hearing would be moved to Bangkok's administrative court and would begin at 1000 (0300 GMT).
Judges are set to decide whether Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat's People Power Party (PPP) and two of its coalition partners committed electoral fraud.
If they are found guilty, Mr Somchai could be banned from politics and many cabinet ministers could be forced to step down.
Shrapnel
Emergency services officials said the explosion at Don Mueang airport had occurred shortly after midnight (1700 GMT) on Tuesday, and killed a male PAD activist.
Channel 7 television said a grenade had been fired from a nearby flyover and hit a terminal window, spraying protesters with shrapnel.
Officials told local TV that a grenade had been fired from a nearby flyover
The incident came just hours after the PAD ended a three-month protest at the prime minister's offices in central Bangkok.
The group's leaders had told them to move to the domestic hub and the main Suvarnabhumi International Airport for their own safety after a grenade attack at Government House injured at least 49 of them on Sunday.
The PAD also agreed on Monday to allow 88 aircraft stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport to leave, but without any passengers. The planes will move to other local airports to help evacuate travellers.
At least 100,000 foreign visitors have been unable to leave the country since the anti-government activists occupied the airport's main terminal last week.
Thousands of pro-government protesters also besieged Bangkok on Sunday in a counter-demonstration.
The PAD accuses Mr Somchai's government of being corrupt and hostile to the country's much-revered monarchy, and has demanded they resign. They also accuse him of being a proxy of his brother-in-law, exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
On Monday, the prime minister insisted he would not step down.
"I will not quit and I will not dissolve parliament," he told reporters in the northern city of Chiang Mai.
The PAD has occupied Don Mueang and the capital's main airport since last week.
Meanwhile a protest by pro-government activists has forced the constitutional court to move a final hearing on a case that could see the ruling party banned.
In a statement, the court said the hearing would be moved to Bangkok's administrative court and would begin at 1000 (0300 GMT).
Judges are set to decide whether Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat's People Power Party (PPP) and two of its coalition partners committed electoral fraud.
If they are found guilty, Mr Somchai could be banned from politics and many cabinet ministers could be forced to step down.
Shrapnel
Emergency services officials said the explosion at Don Mueang airport had occurred shortly after midnight (1700 GMT) on Tuesday, and killed a male PAD activist.
Channel 7 television said a grenade had been fired from a nearby flyover and hit a terminal window, spraying protesters with shrapnel.
Officials told local TV that a grenade had been fired from a nearby flyover
The incident came just hours after the PAD ended a three-month protest at the prime minister's offices in central Bangkok.
The group's leaders had told them to move to the domestic hub and the main Suvarnabhumi International Airport for their own safety after a grenade attack at Government House injured at least 49 of them on Sunday.
The PAD also agreed on Monday to allow 88 aircraft stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport to leave, but without any passengers. The planes will move to other local airports to help evacuate travellers.
At least 100,000 foreign visitors have been unable to leave the country since the anti-government activists occupied the airport's main terminal last week.
Thousands of pro-government protesters also besieged Bangkok on Sunday in a counter-demonstration.
The PAD accuses Mr Somchai's government of being corrupt and hostile to the country's much-revered monarchy, and has demanded they resign. They also accuse him of being a proxy of his brother-in-law, exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
On Monday, the prime minister insisted he would not step down.
"I will not quit and I will not dissolve parliament," he told reporters in the northern city of Chiang Mai.
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