Yi Jianlian had a deal in China worth approximately $3 million but he'll instead take a $1 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to return to the NBA.

The Lakers also pursued Yi last offseason.

Yi last played in the NBA during the 11-12 season with the Dallas Mavericks.

Yi averaged 26.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists last season in China.