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Melvin
Ely
Center
Birthdate
2/5/1978
College
Fresno St
Draft Info
2002: Rd 1, Pk 12 (LAC)
Birthplace
Harvey, IL
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Position
Center
Birthdate
2/5/1978
College
Fresno St
Draft Info
2002: Rd 1, Pk 12 (LAC)
Birthplace
Harvey, IL
Career History
New Orleans Pelicans
2013-2014 (1 Season)
Denver Nuggets
2010-2011 (1 Season)
New Orleans Hornets
2007-2009 (2 Seasons)
San Antonio Spurs
2006*-2007 (1 Season)
Charlotte Bobcats
2004-2006* (3 Seasons)
LA Clippers
2002-2004 (2 Seasons)
NBA News
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We're tracking deals, trades, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Keon Ellis, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and more.
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Free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Sixers to land Dean Wade on four-year, $39M deal
Free agent forward Dean Wade agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN.
Some markets for NBA Europe league receive $1B bids, sources say
The NBA has received finalized bids from more than 20 groups vying to participate in NBA Europe, a European basketball league it plans to launch in October 2027, sources familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.
Sources: Suns, Luke Kennard agree on two-year, $13M deal
Free agent guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, with a player option for the second season.
