YI JIANLIAN RUMORS & GOSSIP
Mavericks recall F Jianlian from D-League
The Dallas Mavericks have recalled forward Yi Jianlian from their D-League affiliate.
Jianlian, a 7-foot Chinese star, was the No. 6 pick of Milwaukee in the 2007 NBA draft.
The Mavericks signed Jianlian on Friday. After appearing in two D-League games, he is expected to join Dallas for Tuesday's contest against Detroit.
Jianlian has averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per...
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
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Mavs add 7-foot Chinese forward Yi Jianlian
The Dallas Mavericks have recalled 7-foot forward Yi Jianlian from their D-League team.
Yi was scheduled to join the Mavericks in time for their game Tuesday night at Detroit.
Yi signed a free agent contract with the Mavericks on Friday, and was then assigned to the Texas Legends. Yi averaged 23 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks in two games with the Legends.
The former Chinese...
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January 09, 2012
Dallas Mavericks Agree To Deal With Yi Jianlian
The Dallas Mavericks have a void on their frontline that was previously anchored by Tyson Chandler. It appears they are now hoping the 6'10" Yi Jianlian can fill that void. At least a little bit I guess.
Depending on where you come out on the subject of Yi, you might be skeptical. Since being declared by Fran Fraschilla on draft night back in 2007 as "the Hip Hop...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
Dallas Signs Forward Yi Jianlian
According to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks have signed power forward free agent Yi Jianlian to a one-year deal. Yi played 66 games for the Wizards last season but it was a bit of a down year from the 2009-10 season with the New Jersey Nets.
Yi is still an injury prone type player and will help Brandan Wright backup Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki. Yi is still recovering...
Via Rant Sports
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January 01, 2012
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January 01, 2012
Mavericks to Sign Yi, but why?
The Mavericks have agreed to terms on a one year deal with Yi Jianlian. Yi will rehab from a knee injury by playing with the Mavs D-League affilate, the Texas Legends. Why did the Mavs acquire the Chinese PF?Image Source
After the CP3 trade fell through, the Mavericks gave the Lakers a trade exception for Lamar Odom. Odom's a 6 ft 10 (same height as Jianlian) PF who does a...
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January 01, 2012
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January 01, 2012
Mavs sign former lottery pick Jianlian
The Dallas Mavericks have bolstered the end of their bench and added more size to their front court after coming to an agreement with free agent Yi Jianlian, reports The Dallas Morning News.
The 6-10 forward from China was the 6 overall pick in the 2007 draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Yi, 24, is entering his fifth NBA season, spending time with Milwaukee, the New Jersey Nets and...
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January 01, 2012
Report: Mavericks sign F Jianlian
The Dallas Mavericks and free-agent forward Yi Jianlian have reached an agreement on a one-year deal, according to ESPN.com.
The deal is expected to be completed in the next two days.
Jianlian, who is rehabilitating from a knee injury, will likely join the Mavericks' D-League affiliate in Frisco, Texas.
Jianlian, the No. 6 pick of Milwaukee in the 2007 draft, spent last season...
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December 31, 2011
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December 31, 2011
Yi Jianlian's Knee Picked A Bad Time To Get Injured
Washington Wizards' free-agent Yi Jianlian is currently living the expression, "If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all."
Yi has been playing with Guangdong of the Chinese Basketball Association during the lockout and in a recent game against Beijing, suffered an injury to his right knee (via NBA247365.com) and will sit out at least two weeks for...
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November 27, 2011
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November 27, 2011
NO LEG TO STAND ON
Yi Jianlian hurts knee in Chinese league
Yi Jianlian went down with a right knee injury as his CBA team, Guangdong, was defeated by Stephon Marbury and the Beijing Ducks on Thursday. Sina Sports recently reported that the knee injury isn’t too serious, but unlike JR Smith, Yi will still be forced to rest for at least two weeks. Here’s a link to Sina’s article in Chinese, and an excerpt from my poorly-translated...
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November 26, 2011
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November 26, 2011
Yi Jianlian/China Highlights From World Championships
Yi Jianlian has been tearing it up at the FIBA World Championships for China, averaging 26 points and 11.5 rebounds. Great to see he’s getting a chance to play as the leader of his team, and is taking advantage of that opportunity. Here are some highlights of China’s performance thus far.
China vs. Greece
Greece vs. Ivory Coast
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September 01, 2010
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