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Melvin Ely | Center/Forward

Team: Dallas Mavericks
Age / DOB:  (35) / 5/2/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'10' / 250
College: Fresno State
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Mavericks waive Melvin Ely.
Ely never had much of a chance to make the regular season roster, despite the Mavericks' frontcourt injuries. Sun, Oct 28, 2012 03:02:00 PM

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Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Mavericks sign Melvin Ely.

The Mavericks need bodies in the frontcourt with their starting tandem of Dirk Nowitzki (knee) and Chris Kaman (calf) dealing with injuries. He still belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues.
Related: Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Kaman
Source: Earl K. Sneed on Twitter
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 02:38:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely has agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Mavericks.

Ely is competing with guys like Eddy Curry and Chris Douglas-Roberts for the Mavericks' final roster spot, which isn't even available until Delonte West is jettisoned. Expect him to be waived this weekend.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 10:03:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

The Bobcats have waived Melvin Ely.

Ely was signed just over a week ago but missed time due to dehydration, and that may have cost him a chance to make the final roster. Taylor Griffin and Durrell Summers were also let go, although Summers is expected to head to the NBDL.
Related: Taylor Griffin, Durrell Summers
Source: Bobcats PR on Twitter
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 01:08:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely will miss Monday's game against the Hawks due to dehydration.

The Cats are so thin at C that Ely could actually get some run when healthy this season. But for now, Boris Diaw is starting at center.
Related: Boris Diaw
Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 05:54:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

The Bobcats have officially signed big man Melvin Ely.

The Cats are decimated at center and Ely is at least a warm body they can use to fill the void, but he'll have no fantasy value.
Source: B.J. Evans on Twitter
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 07:36:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely is on the verge of signing with the Bobcats.

The Bobcats need help inside after losing Kwame Brown to Golden State and with DeSagana Diop well overweight. Ely is not a particularly appealing option, but he does have some familiarity with the team after previously spending time in Charlotte.
Related: Kwame Brown, DeSagana Diop
Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 12:24:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated reports that Melvin Ely is expected to sign a contract in China at some point in the next week.

Ely was seldom used at the end of the Denver bench last season, and now he'll be the next member of the Denver team from last year to head to the CBA. Ely will J.R. Smith and Wilson Chandler as Nuggets who have signed in China when his deal becomes official.
Related: J.R. Smith, Wilson Chandler
Source: Sam Amick on Twitter
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 11:22:00 AM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely, who was previously dealing with an ankle injury, was listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Heat.

It's possible that he is still dealing with injury, but it is more likely that he has fallen out of the active gameday roster. Should an injury get reported we will move him back to the injured list.
Sun, Mar 20, 2011 12:12:00 AM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely (ankle) will be available Thursday, but is not expected to play.

Ely has missed five straight games due to his sprained right ankle. He has appeared in just 27 games this year, averaging 12.5 minutes.
Source: Chris Dempsey on Twitter
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 06:46:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely (sprained ankle) did not play on Monday against the Hawks.

Reports are sparse, but we're calling him day-to-day at this time. Even when healthy and if he were to get significant minutes, he would not be a good bet to have any fantasy value.
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 01:29:00 AM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Nuggets PF Melvin Ely (sprained ankle) won't play on Friday.

Nene and Chris Andersen might get extra playing time, though Ely's absence isn't likely to have any tangible effect in fantasyland. Consider him day-to-day.
Source: Denver Nuggets on Twitter
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 12:49:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

With Chris Andersen sitting due to back and hamstring trouble, Melvin Ely has seen a spike in minutes.

Ely has seen more than 20 minutes for two games in a row. Regardless, he's simply doesn't produce the stats to merit inserting into your lineup.
Related: Chris Andersen
Source: Denverstiffs.com
Sun, Jan 16, 2011 01:59:00 PM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely started at center in place of Nene (hamstring/back) on Wednesday and had four points and six rebounds in 20 minutes.

Nene is day-to-day, but even if Nene remains out, has no fantasy appeal.
Related: Nene Hilario
Thu, Dec 30, 2010 12:02:00 AM
Melvin Ely - F/C - Mavericks

Melvin Ely scored a season-high nine points on 4-of-14 shooting with six rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench.

It would take a barrage of injuries for him to sniff any fantasy value, and even then it would be debatable if he could take advantage of the opportunity or not.
Sun, Nov 21, 2010 04:39:00 AM

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