The Kings have brought 31-year old power forward Melvin Ely to training camp. He played in 31 games (4 starts) for the Hornets last season and he averaged 12.0 minutes, 3.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. Ely has now played in 343 games (53 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 16.4 minutes, 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. Ely could provide depth for the Kings in the frontcourt and this was a good signing for them as he comes cheap.