Emmanuel Mudiay to leave China? Guangdong in talks with Will Bynum

Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay is reportedly leaving China due to an injury. The young player suffered it last 23rd of November and his family wants him to fully recover because of the upcoming draft.

Guangdong is in advanced talks with former Piston Will Bynum to replace him, a necessary addition to increase toughness and defensive strenght for the next playoffs.

Per Yahoo Sports, It is possible that Guangdong could release Mudiay and pay him the balance of his contract, or hold onto the teenager and watch how Bynum impacts the team until Mudiay's ankle allows him to return to the lineup. Eventually, Guangdong could make a decision on which guard to keep – and release the other. Nevertheless, it would be an immense investment to bring Bynum over on a guaranteed $1 million-plus agreement – only to use him for one or two weeks.

Mudiay's injury is only a short-term hurdle for the team, but Guangdong, a perennial Chinese power, has dropped into fourth place and has been anxious to get his production back on the floor. Guangdong has won three out of four games without Mudiay.

Mudiay has to protect his draft value, and his representatives will be exceedingly careful to make sure he doesn't risk further injury or poor performance in China. If released, Mudiay could simply return to the United States and train in preparation to begin predraft workouts with NBA teams prior to the June draft.