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Full Name: Ming Yao

Born: Sep 12, 1980 (43 years old)

Birthplace/Hometown: Shanghai, China

Nationality: China

Height: 7-6 (229cm)     Weight: 310 (141kg)

Website: http://www.theyaomingfoundation.org/

Yao @yaoming

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Agent: Bill Duffy

Draft Entry: 2002 NBA Draft

Drafted: Round 1, Pick 1, Houston Rockets

Pre-Draft Team: Shanghai Dongfang (China)


Yao Ming News

Rockets Want Prospect, Pick And Expiring Contract For Yao

The Rockets are being very clear in what they want in return for Yao Ming and the $8 million in savings he can bring to a team.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Rockets Seeking Injury Exception For Yao

The Rockets expect to receive an injury exception in the wake of Yao Ming's season-ending foot injury.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Out Indefinitely With Ankle Fracture

The professional basketball career of Yao Ming could be over.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Out Indefinitely With Stress Fracture In Ankle

An MRI on Thursday revealed that Yao Ming has a stress fracture in his left ankle.

ESPN

Yao Waiting For 'Green Light' To Return

Yao Ming claims he's ready to return, but Houston's doctors haven't cleared him to even workout.

Houston Chronicle

No Timetable For Yao's Return

Yao Ming had hoped to return on Tuesday night against Detroit, but he's still at least a week away.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Won't Return On Tuesday

Yao Ming wouldn't return to practice until Wednesday at the earliest.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle (via Twitter)

Adelman, Yao Disagree On Return

Rick Adelman wants to see more progress from Yao Ming before the center returns to the court.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Practices, Sets Tuesday Return

Yao Ming sprained his ankle on Nov. 10 against the Wizards.

ESPN

Yao Targeting Return Tuesday

Yao Ming hasn't played since Nov. 10 because of a leg injury.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle (via Twitter)

Yao Trying To Remain Positive
Yao Ming will miss at least another two weeks with a bone bruise in his left foot.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Out At Least Two More Weeks
Yao Ming has a bone bruise in his left foot.

ESPN

Yao To Miss Another Week
Yao Ming won't return until Monday at the earliest.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Out At Least A Week With Ankle Sprain
Yao Ming suffered an ankle sprain against the Wizards on Wednesday night.

ESPN

Yao Leaves Game With Leg Injury
Yao Ming strained a tendon in his left leg on Wednesday night.

ESPN

Rockets May Increase Yao's Minutes
Yao Ming is currently limited to 24 minutes a game, but that could change soon.

Houston Chronicle

Rockets Rest Yao Against Spurs
The Rockets are the NBA's only winless team.

ESPN

Winless Rockets Still Adjusting To Yao
Yao Ming is surprised at how well the Rockets are adjusting to him, but there is still work to be done.

ESPN

Rockets Limit Yao To 12 Preseason Minutes
Yao Ming will be limited to two six-minute stints during the preseason.

NBA.com

Yao Injures Right Ankle
Yao Ming turned an ankle during Wednesday's practice.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Clarifies Comments On Retirement
Yao Ming says his comments about retirement were in reference to the Chinese national team.

Houston Chronicle

Yao Cleared For Basketball Activities
Yao Ming will begin working out without any physical limitations.

ESPN

Yao, Rockets To Play Preseason Games In China
The Rockets will play two games against the Nets in China this fall.

ESPN

Yao Might Retire If Foot Won't Fully Heal
Yao Ming missed last season with a foot injury that he is concerned may not heal fully if he continues playing.

ESPN

Rockets Optimistic On Yao; Morey Refutes Idea They'll Hold Him Out
Daryl Morey says the Rockets won't hold Yao Ming out for the first two months of the season if he remains on track in his recovery.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

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