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The Charlotte Bobcats sign Melvin Ely

Found December 15, 2011 on Bobcats Locker:
PLAYERS: Melvin Ely
TEAMS: Charlotte Bobcats,  Denver Nuggets

The Bobcats have signed 33-year old power foward Melvin Ely to a 1-year deal.  Ely played in 30 games (2 starts) for the Broncos last year and he averaged 12.2 minutes, 2.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.  He has now played in 373 games (55 starts) in his NBA career and he is averaging 16.0 minutes, 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.  Ely will likely play both power forward and center for the Bobcats in 2011-12.
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