Lakers to sign Yi Jianlian to a one-year, $8 million contract
The Chinese forward is close to returning to NBA
Yi Jianlian is returning to the NBA. The Chinese forward will sign a one-year, $8 million contract with the Lakers.
Yi Jianlian update: ESPN sources say the Lakers are now in the midst of finalizing a one-year deal in the $8 million range w/the China star.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) August 17, 2016