Finally a trade? Report of Melvin Ely to the Spurs

[timvp]

Unless, IMO, that's the Milwaukee pick. Currently at 35 or so, it's going to be a nice pick.

Yeah if it's the Milwaukee pick, I'd have to think about it. Most second round picks don't pan out, but early second round picks are oftentimes more valuable than late first round picks.

[FromWayDowntown]

The Bobcats will get something more than the one-for-one deal. Ely > Williams. It has to be either a first round pick, a second round pick, rights to an overseas player or cash. And I'd guess it'd be a combination of those three.

If it's Williams for Ely, a second round pick and cash ... then that's a good trade

They might not. Back in January, Ely had requested a trade, citing concerns about playing time. I don't know that the Bobcats feel particularly obligated to move him without getting value back, but I'd think that the trade demand might have diminished his price, to an extent at least.

[JPB]

How will players react to the trade ? Any ideas ?
will some of them fear for their spot until the deadline ?

[FromWayDowntown]

will some of them fear for their spot until the deadline ?

I'd hope so.

[duncan228]

Does anyone know what kind of say Duncan has in these things? If any? I remember in the post game 7 Finals interview that a reporter joked that Duncan wasn't the GM and Duncan responded "not officially" or something close to that.
Does he have any say? If it was a player he didn't want to play with could he kill it before it ever went anywhere out of closed doors?
Just curious.

[VaSpursFan]

How will players react to the trade ? Any ideas ?
will some of them fear for their spot until the deadline ?

the vets will understand the biz aspect of it. beno will crawl further into his s while cuddling his man purse....or murse

[FromWayDowntown]

Does anyone know what kind of say Duncan has in these things? If any? I remember in the post game 7 Finals interview that a reporter joked that Duncan wasn't the GM and Duncan responded "not officially" or something close to that.
Does he have any say? If it was a player he didn't want to play with could he kill it before it ever went anywhere out of closed doors?
Just curious.

Few things get done without Timmy's approval, I suspect. Although, the reports are that Timmy wanted the Spurs to draft Josh Howard and that didn't happen.

[AFBlue]

Does anyone know what kind of say Duncan has in these things? If any? I remember in the post game 7 Finals interview that a reporter joked that Duncan wasn't the GM and Duncan responded "not officially" or something close to that.
Does he have any say? If it was a player he didn't want to play with could he kill it before it ever went anywhere out of closed doors?
Just curious.

Think LJ said earlier that the Spurs FO had been after this guy for a while...so they probably didn't get input from Timmy

[VaSpursFan]

Does anyone know what kind of say Duncan has in these things? If any? I remember in the post game 7 Finals interview that a reporter joked that Duncan wasn't the GM and Duncan responded "not officially" or something close to that.
Does he have any say? If it was a player he didn't want to play with could he kill it before it ever went anywhere out of closed doors?
Just curious.

if TD had any "real" say, josh howard would be a spur.

[Bob Lanier]

It's great to have another post-up scorer on my team for the first time in my career as a Spur. Now management can concentrate on picking up a decent point guard so that Tony can come off the bench along with Manu and me.

[AFBlue]

the vets will understand the biz aspect of it. beno will crawl further into his s while cuddling his man purse....or murse

Unless he's part of a bigger trade that sends him to Charlotte with Butler for Ely and Knight....

Ok, sorry I went off on a tangent again about the possibilities...man that'd be nice.

[timvp]

They might not. Back in January, Ely had requested a trade, citing concerns about playing time. I don't know that the Bobcats feel particularly obligated to move him without getting value back, but I'd think that the trade demand might have diminished his price, to an extent at least.

I'd be shocked for Williams for Ely straight up. Perhaps if it was a last second deal around the trade deadline, but it's too early for that trade to make sense for Charlotte.

Only way it makes even a little bit of sense for Charlotte is if the Spurs give them cash and Williams' agent already has a buyout waiting.

[JPB]

Pop : "Ok Tim, we're gonna sign Ely !"
Tim : "Who's Ely "

[Spurs Brazil]

Let's put Ely on the starting lineup today

Oberto and Elson sucks

[AFBlue]

Barring a last-minute snag with the league office, the Charlotte Bobcats' Melvin Ely is headed to the San Antonio Spurs, in return for Eric Williams, a 2009 second-round pick and cash compensation.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlot...s/16689620.htm

[VaSpursFan]

Barring a last-minute snag with the league office, the Charlotte Bobcats' Melvin Ely is headed to the San Antonio Spurs, in return for Eric Williams, a 2009 second-round pick and cash compensation.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlot...s/16689620.htm

[Mr. Body]

I'd be shocked for Williams for Ely straight up. Perhaps if it was a last second deal around the trade deadline, but it's too early for that trade to make sense for Charlotte.

Only way it makes even a little bit of sense for Charlotte is if the Spurs give them cash and Williams' agent already has a buyout waiting.

Or it's as a personal disfavor to the Nets, who wanted Ely. And who, as it happens, are playing the Spurs tonight. Charlotte obviously is trading Williams for Ely straight up as a diss to that team.

[AFBlue]

Quick VA, but not quick enough!

[Mr. Body]

Barring a last-minute snag with the league office, the Charlotte Bobcats' Melvin Ely is headed to the San Antonio Spurs, in return for Eric Williams, a 2009 second-round pick and cash compensation.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlot...s/16689620.htm

Sounds good. Resign Ely in the off-season? Sounds excellent.

Thank God it's not a first.

[Kori Ellis]

It's second round pick in 2009, Williams and cash.

[timvp]

Barring a last-minute snag with the league office, the Charlotte Bobcats' Melvin Ely is headed to the San Antonio Spurs, in return for Eric Williams, a 2009 second-round pick and cash compensation.

Sweet.

[Buddy Holly]

It's being reported the deal may be Beno+Williams+Cash and Picks for Ely and May or Knight.

[Mr. Body]

Just realized, we have two 2nd rounders in 2009, one via the Raptors. So even nicer.

[Bruno]

It should be Hornets 09 second round pick.

[JPB]

"Ely has a gift for low-post scoring, but often fell short of coach Bernie Bickerstaff's expectations as a rebounder and defender."

Ouch !