Melvin Ely was included in the Trevor Ariza trade to help make the numbers work.
Melvin Ely FC
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 261 lbs (118kg)
Born: May 2, 1978 (48 years old)
Hometown: Harvey, Illinois
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Byron Irvin
NBA Draft: 2002 Round 1, Pick 12, Los Angeles Clippers
Pre-Draft Team: Fresno State (Sr)
High School: Thornton Township High School (Harvey, Illinois)
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Melvin Ely News
Wizards Waive Melvin Ely
Pelicans Sign Melvin Ely, Waive Greg Stiemsma
The Pelicans have waived center Greg Stiemsma and signed center Melvin Ely for the remainder of the season.
D-League Announces 2014 All-Stars
Seth Curry, Malcolm Thomas and Othyus Jeffers are among 20 D-League All-Stars.
Barrett, Ely, Gaffney, Reed Released By Grizzlies
Melvin Ely averaged 1.3 points and 0.7 rebounds in 6.2 minutes in three preseason games.
Melvin Ely To Join Grizzlies For Training Camp
Melvin Ely last played in the NBA during the 2010-11 season.
Mavericks Sign Melvin Ely, Chris Douglas-Roberts
The Mavericks are three players above the maximum 15-man roster.
Melvin Ely Reaches Agreement With Brujos de Guayama
Melvin Ely has agreed to terms with Puerto Rican team Brujos de Guayama.
Melvin Ely Signs With Bobcats
Melvin Ely previously played for the Bobcats from the 04-05 season until the 06-07 season.
Four First Rounders Included In Nets' Offer For Carmelo
If Carmelo Anthony approves a trade to the Nets, their core would include Brook Lopez, Chauncey Billups and Anthony Morrow.