Professional Career
After two seasons in Los Angeles with limited playing time, Ely was traded by the Clippers along with teammate Eddie House on July 14, 2004 to the Charlotte Bobcats for two second-round draft picks in 2005 and 2006. During the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons, Ely rejuvenated his career as a prominent reserve role player. On October 2, 2006, he rejected offers from the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns to sign a one-year, $3 million contract to remain with the Bobcats.
On February 13, 2007, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for forward Eric Williams and a second-round draft pick in 2009. He played only 6 games for the Spurs averaging 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. He did not play for the Spurs in the playoffs yet he still won the championship ring.
In the 2007 offseason, Ely signed with the New Orleans Hornets. It was formally announced on September 12 that it was a two-year contract.
In 2012, Ely signed with the Brujos de Guayama of Puerto Rico.
On October 27, 2012, Ely signed with the Dallas Mavericks. He was waived the next day. He later joined the Texas Legends of the NBA D-League.
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