Lakers Close To Signing Yi Jianlian

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Updated: August 17, 2016

According to Marc Stein of ESPN.com the Los Angeles Lakers are in discussions to sign forward Yi Jianlian to a contract.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced discussions to try to bring China star Yi Jianlian back to the NBA, according to league sources.

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) August 17, 2016

Stein reported further details.

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

Yi is a former first round pick of the Milwaukee Bucks back in the 2997 NBA Draft. He spent five years in the NBA never really make a mark.

He then returned to China where he is one of their best players. He had a starring role on the National team this summer and that is where he sparked interest from the Lakers.

Yi was suppose to be the next big Chinese basketball player after Yao Ming and struggled to fill those shoes. It will be interesting to see what type of role he plays with Luke Walton and Los Angeles next season.

As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their off season news we will keep you up to date.

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