Yi Jianlian, the 28-year old big man from China, spent five seasons in the NBA after being selected 6th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. After bouncing around the league, Jianlian found himself spending the 2012 season in Dallas before heading back to China the next season.
Now, Jianlian is headed back to the NBA according to ESPN.
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
Jianlian comes into LA where he looks to be a backup big man behind Timofey Mozgov and provide a veteran presence to the younger, budding stars on the team.