Wizards waive F/C Melvin Ely. His contract came over in the Omer Asik deal and it wasn't guaranteed. The Wizards also gained a trade exception of $8.5 million, which could help them make another trade next summer. Ely could wind up on a training camp roster in October.

The Wizards have reportedly agreed to accept Melvin Ely's contract from the Pelicans as part of a three-team deal involving Trevor Ariza and Omer Asik. The Pelicans have been slowly but surely shedding contracts to clear room for Asik, and unloading Ely and Alonzo Gee (to the Rockets) may be the final piece of their salary-cap puzzle. The Wizards gain a traded-player exception of $8.5 million for their efforts, while Houston gets Ariza, Gee and a protected 2015 first-round pick from the Pelicans.

Pelicans sign C Melvin Ely. Ely played two season with the Hornets from 2007-09 but he hasn't played in the NBA for two seasons. Even if the Pelicans intend to play him in their final two games, he has zero fantasy appeal.

Big man Melvin Ely has been invited to Grizzlies' camp, according to Hoopshype. He's on the downside of his career, hasn't played in the NBA since 2011, and it would be surprising to see him make the final roster.

Mavericks waive Melvin Ely. Ely never had much of a chance to make the regular season roster, despite the Mavericks' frontcourt injuries.

Mavericks sign Melvin Ely. The Mavericks need bodies in the frontcourt with their start tandem of Dirk Nowitzki (knee) and Chris Kaman (calf) dealing with injuries. He still belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues.

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.

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.

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.

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.