Ely was waived by the Wizards on Wednesday, Yahoo! Sports reports.

Ely was thrown into a recent trade involving Trevor Ariza moving to the Rockets and apparently didn't factor into the Wizards' plans going forward. The veteran will hope for a chance elsewhere, although he shouldn't be near fantasy radars.

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.

Melvin Ely is on the verge of signing with the Bobcats.

The Bobcats need help inside after losing Kwame Brown to Golden State and with DeSagana Diop well overweight. Ely is not a particularly appealing option, but he does have some familiarity with the team after previously spending time in Charlotte.

Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated reports that Melvin Ely is expected to sign a contract in China at some point in the next week.

Ely was seldom used at the end of the Denver bench last season, and now he'll be the next member of the Denver team from last year to head to the CBA. Ely will J.R. Smith and Wilson Chandler as Nuggets who have signed in China when his deal becomes official.

Melvin Ely, who was previously dealing with an ankle injury, was listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Heat.

It's possible that he is still dealing with injury, but it is more likely that he has fallen out of the active gameday roster. Should an injury get reported we will move him back to the injured list.

Melvin Ely (ankle) will be available Thursday, but is not expected to play.

Ely has missed five straight games due to his sprained right ankle. He has appeared in just 27 games this year, averaging 12.5 minutes.

Melvin Ely (sprained ankle) did not play on Monday against the Hawks.

Reports are sparse, but we're calling him day-to-day at this time. Even when healthy and if he were to get significant minutes, he would not be a good bet to have any fantasy value.

Nuggets PF Melvin Ely (sprained ankle) won't play on Friday.

Nene and Chris Andersen might get extra playing time, though Ely's absence isn't likely to have any tangible effect in fantasyland. Consider him day-to-day.

With Chris Anderson sitting due to back and hamstring trouble, Melvin Ely has seen a spike in minutes.

Ely has seen more than 20 minutes for two games in a row. Regardless, he's simply doesn't produce the stats to merit inserting into your lineup.

Melvin Ely started at center in place of Nene (hamstring/back) on Wednesday and had four points and six rebounds in 20 minutes.

Nene is day-to-day, but even if Nene remains out, has no fantasy appeal.

Melvin Ely scored a season-high nine points on 4-of-14 shooting with six rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench.

It would take a barrage of injuries for him to sniff any fantasy value, and even then it would be debatable if he could take advantage of the opportunity or not.