Hornets Sign Ely

[Kori Ellis]

Report: Hornets sign free agent Ely to contract
Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS -- Free agent forward/center Melvin Ely has reached an agreement with the Hornets on a contract, an NBA source Wednesday told The Associated Press.

The source confirmed the signing but did not want to be identified before Thursday's formal announcement was made.

Ely, 29, 6-10, 260 pounds, is a fifth-year veteran traded by the Charlotte Bobcats to the San Antonio Spurs in February. He played in six games for the Spurs but was inactive for the playoffs. The Spurs won their third NBA championship in June against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Los Angeles Clippers drafted Ely in the first round of the 2002 draft out of Fresno State. He played two seasons with the Clippers before they traded him to the Bobcats.

Ely's best season was in 2004-05, when he averaged 7.3 points and 4.1 rebounds for Charlotte.

Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said the team was looking to sign a center to provide depth behind starter Tyson Chandler and second-year player Hilton Armstrong.

Ely's signing likely is the Hornets' last major roster addition before training camp begins next month. The Hornets open against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 31.

[timvp]

Congrats :tu

He earned his ring by decking Mark Madsen. That might have been worth two rings, actually.

[T Park]

Didn't he deck someone else?

[Fast Dunk]

your momma..idiot!

[saporvida]

Congrats :tu

He earned his ring by decking Mark Madsen. That might have been worth two rings, actually.

i cant stand madsen... ely thanks for doing what i always dreamt of. fuck madsen!

[DON VITO]

Report: Hornets sign free agent Ely to contract
Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS -- Free agent forward/center Melvin Ely has reached an agreement with the Hornets on a contract, an NBA source Wednesday told The Associated Press.

The source confirmed the signing but did not want to be identified before Thursday's formal announcement was made.

Ely, 29, 6-10, 260 pounds, is a fifth-year veteran traded by the Charlotte Bobcats to the San Antonio Spurs in February. He played in six games for the Spurs but was inactive for the playoffs. The Spurs won their third NBA championship in June against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Los Angeles Clippers drafted Ely in the first round of the 2002 draft out of Fresno State. He played two seasons with the Clippers before they traded him to the Bobcats.

Ely's best season was in 2004-05, when he averaged 7.3 points and 4.1 rebounds for Charlotte.

Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said the team was looking to sign a center to provide depth behind starter Tyson Chandler and second-year player Hilton Armstrong.

Ely's signing likely is the Hornets' last major roster addition before training camp begins next month. The Hornets open against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 31.
The Spurs won their THIRD NBA Championship? Huh?

[Fast Dunk]

The Spurs won their THIRD NBA Championship? Huh?


Shit!! people don't even acknowledge your latest "title"?

[Beno Udrih]

Shit!! people don't even acknowledge your latest "title"?
:lol You probably would kill your self if Kori IP banned you. I actually kind of feel sorry for you.

[Mister Sinister]

:lol You probably would kill your self if Kori IP banned you. I actually kind of feel sorry for you.
I wouldn't. I'd laugh. And laugh. And laugh. Then I'd get a glass of water, and then I'd laugh some more.

[Admidave50]

Congrats :tu

He earned his ring by decking Mark Madsen. That might have been worth two rings, actually.

I didn't know this story, is there a video of this somewhere?

[saporvida]

:lol You probably would kill your self if Kori IP banned you. I actually kind of feel sorry for you.

that would be such a blessing... music to my ears.

[Darkwaters]

Melvin Ely signed with the Hornets? I guess he just likes going to teams where he has virtually no chance of playing.

Tyson Chandler has cemented himself as the starting center. He was .1RPG behind Kevin Garnett last year for the league rebounding title and saw a major increase in his offensive production. There is no way Ely removes him.

David West came off of two injury-laden seasons to move into the starting spot (following the Jamal Magloire trade) for the Hornets. He has led the team in scoring the past 2 years and has gained consistency in his play. After finishing second in most improved player voting a couple years back (behind the now forgotten Boris Diaw) it doesn't appear hes going anywhere.

Lastly, the Hornets have a pair of former 1st round post players that are just coming off of their rookie seasons: Hilton Armstrong and Cedric Simmons. The team has shown an obvious commitment to these two players' development and likes their effort. While Ely could challenge them for playing time early in the season, it's doubtful that he'll be getting the nod all season long.

My money is on Ely getting put in Byron Scott's now infamous doghouse and riding out the season as injury insurance.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good luck to Ely

[barbacoataco]

I think Phoenix was looking at Ely since they need another big.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Shit!! people don't even acknowledge your latest "title"?yeah. the finals weren't that much of a challenge. :donkey

[angel_luv]

Congrats Ely. :)

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Him decking Madsen was probably a top 3 moment for me in the 07 season. Good luck Ely!

[MrChug]

I don't have any idea how in the hell we win another title now. :depressed

[MajorMike]

Shit!! people don't even acknowledge your latest "title"?

I guess we don't get recognition by beating a grade school squad.

[boutons_]

If the Suns had beaten the Cavs, the Suns' Title would have been The Mother of All Titles http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[SenorSpur]

Him decking Madsen was probably a top 3 moment for me in the 07 season. Good luck Ely!

I don't remember the play. Can someone fill me in on what exactly happened between him and Madsen?

[SenorSpur]

Report: Hornets sign free agent Ely to contract
Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS -- Free agent forward/center Melvin Ely has reached an agreement with the Hornets on a contract, an NBA source Wednesday told The Associated Press.

The source confirmed the signing but did not want to be identified before Thursday's formal announcement was made.

Ely, 29, 6-10, 260 pounds, is a fifth-year veteran traded by the Charlotte Bobcats to the San Antonio Spurs in February. He played in six games for the Spurs but was inactive for the playoffs. The Spurs won their third NBA championship in June against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Los Angeles Clippers drafted Ely in the first round of the 2002 draft out of Fresno State. He played two seasons with the Clippers before they traded him to the Bobcats.

Ely's best season was in 2004-05, when he averaged 7.3 points and 4.1 rebounds for Charlotte.

Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said the team was looking to sign a center to provide depth behind starter Tyson Chandler and second-year player Hilton Armstrong.

Ely's signing likely is the Hornets' last major roster addition before training camp begins next month. The Hornets open against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 31.

Other than TD, there is still no solid low-post scorer on this team. Whenever TD sits, the Spurs style of play resorts to a strictly perimeter one.

I wish we could have gotten a better look at him. I still think he could have make a meager contribution to this team.

Good luck to Ely.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Shit!! people don't even acknowledge your latest "title"?

We have high standards. We don't count wins over JV squads like the Cavs.

[ducks]

it is easy to beat little james

[Obstructed_View]

Fuck the Spurs. They let Ely go for nothing. NOTHING. What an idiotic front office. No wonder the Spurs suck so bad. And they let him go to a DIVISION RIVAL!!!! WTF??? :pctoss

[duncan228]

Fuck the Spurs. They let Ely go for nothing. NOTHING. What an idiotic front office. No wonder the Spurs suck so bad. And they let him go to a DIVISION RIVAL!!!! WTF??? :pctoss

:rollin

[anakha]

Fuck the Spurs. They let Ely go for nothing. NOTHING. What an idiotic front office. No wonder the Spurs suck so bad. And they let him go to a DIVISION RIVAL!!!! WTF??? :pctoss

:lmao

Beautiful. I tip my hat to you, sir.

[mavs>spurs2]

Congrats :tu

He earned his ring by decking Mark Madsen. That might have been worth two rings, actually.

Link? :smokin

[703 Spurz]

Shit!! people don't even acknowledge your latest "title"?

I thought I smelled cat shit :lol