Jianlian Yi F  #9

Full Name: Yi Jianlian

Current Team: N/A

Born: Oct 27, 1987 (36 years old)

Birthplace/Hometown: Heshan, China

Nationality: China

Height: 7-0 (213cm)     Weight: 250 (113kg)

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Agent: Jarinn Akana

Draft Entry: 2007 NBA Draft

Early Entry Info: 2007 Early Entrant

Drafted: Round 1, Pick 6, Milwaukee Bucks

Pre-Draft Team: Guangdong Dongguan (China)


Jianlian Yi News

Yi Jianlian Retires From Basketball

RealGM Staff Report

Yi Jianlian Waived By Lakers
Yi Jianlian was signed by the Lakers in August to a one-year, $8 million deal that was uniquely structured.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Yi Jianlian Confident He's Ready For Second Stint In NBA
Yi Jianlian could help the Lakers' frontcourt depth with his size at center and with his outside shooting at power forward.

Mark Medina/Orange County Register

Yi Jianlian Will Carry Cap Number Of $8M For Lakers
Yi Jianlian must earn $6.8 million through "likely bonuses."

Marc Stein/ESPN

Lakers Sign Yi Jianlian
Yi Jianlian was the sixth overall pick 2007.

RealGM Staff Report

Yi Jianlian, Lakers Agree To Vet's Minimum Deal With Incentives
Yi Jianlian's contract would be for the veteran's minimum of $1.139 million that could reach "several million more" if he reaches some wide-ranging incentive bonuses.

Broderick/Turner/Los Angeles Times

Yi Jianlian Finalizing $8M Deal With Lakers
Yi Jianlian last played in the NBA during the 11-12 season with the Mavericks.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Report: Yi Jianlian Giving Up $3M Deal In China For $1M From Lakers
The Lakers also pursued Yi Jianlian last offseason.

David Pick

Lakers In Adavanced Contract Talks With Yi Jianlian
Yi Jianlian averaged 26.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists last season in China.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Lakers Had Interest In Yi Jianlian
Yi Jianlian returned to China during the lockout and has played there since 2012 after a brief stint with the Mavericks.

David A. Pick/Sportando

Yi Jianlian Signs Two-Year Deal With Guangdong Southern Tigers
Yi Jianlian's new deal does not contain an NBA out clause, meaning he will not be let out until 2015.

RealGM Staff Report

Yi Jianlian Prefers To Sign With NBA Team
Yi Jianlian is an unrestricted free agent.

Jon Pastuszek/NiuBBall

Yi Jianlian Drawing Interest From Real Madrid
Yi Jianlian is an unrestricted free agent after spending a portion of last season with the Mavericks.

Jon Pastuszek/NiuBBall

Yi Jianlian Suffers Knee Injury
Yi Jianlian went down with a knee injury during China’s 81-61 loss to Australia on Thursday.

Jon Krawczynski/Associated Press

Yi Receives Call Up By Mavericks
Yi Jianlian played two games with the Texas Legends of the D-League.

Eddie Sefko/Dallas Morning News

Mavericks Recall Yi Jianlian From D-League
In two games with the Legends, Yi Jianlian averaged 23 points, 12 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 36.5 minutes.

Dallas Morning News

Yi Makes Strong Debut With Texas Legends
Yi Jianlian signed with the Mavericks and was assigned to their D-League affiliate.

ESPNDallas.com

Yi Reports To Mavs, Set For Stint In D-League
Yi Jianlian will first play with the Frisco-based Texas Legends of the D-League before making his debut with the Mavericks.

ESPNDallas.com

Yi Signs With Dallas, Will Begin Rehab In D-League
Yi Jianlian also considered signing with the Warriors and Spurs.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Yi Jianlian Signs With Guangdong, Holds NBA Out-Clause
Yi Jianlian appears to have an NBA out for when the NBA lockout is resolved.

China Post

Yi Will Join Chinese National Team For Continental Cup Tournament
Wizards forward Yi Jianlian will join the Chinese national team for the Continental Cup tournament to be played in Haining and Guangzhou in early August.

FIBA.com

Yi Expected To Play For Chinese National Team Despite Insurance Issues
Yi Jianlian is expected to play for China’s national team despite insurance issues.

FIBA.com

Yi Hoping To Make Most Of New Opportunity
Yi Jianlian will receive steady minutes to finish the 10-11 season.

Michael Lee/Washington Post

Yi Out 2-4 Weeks With Sprained Knee

Yi Jianlian sprained his knee in Washington's loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.

NBA.com

Yi, Wizards Haven't Discussed Extension
Yi Jianlian will become a restricted free agent next summer.

Washington Post

Wizards Could Give Yi Extension
Yi Jianlian has shown promise with the Wizards.

Marc Stein/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Yi's MRI On Achilles Comes Back Negative
Yi Jianlian should play for China on Tuesday.

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