Nets Trade Yi to Washington in Cap Savings Deal

[VC15]

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Al Iannazzone and Dave D'Alessandro report the Nets are close to moving Yi Jianlian to the Wizards in a cap savings move that would free up nearly $3 million in cap space. The move will give them a bit more than $30 million in space and put them back in second place among teams seeking top free agents behind the Knicks. The Nets would need $33 million to sign two max free agents.

In return, the two report the Nets will receive journeyman small forward Quinton Ross. Initially, it was reported the Nets might be wind up with one of the Wizards' draft picks. D'Alessandro reports that the deal will be announced this afternoon. Ross will be paid $1.14 million, $2.91 million less than Yi's $4.05 million.

Ross, a 6'6" swingman out of SMU, has played for the Clippers, Grizzlies, Mavericks and Wizards. A defensive specialist, the 29-year-old averaged 1.8 points and 0.9 rebounds in 11 minutes a game last season. For his career, he is averaging 4.3 points and 2.2 rebounds in 19 minutes a game.

Yi will now move to his third team, after disappointing turns in Milwaukee and New Jersey. Oft-injured--he's missed 67 games in three seasons--Yi seemed to be making progress at various points during his time with the Nets but never showed enough consistency. The Nets play two games in China this fall, games originally scheduled because of Yi's popularity.

 

[elcheato]

Well at least the Wizards are making free agency as interesting as possible

 

[VC15]

I'm just happy that we were able to find someone stupid enough to take Yi off of our hands.

 

[$tunna]

Good move for the Nets. I'm sure Yi has done enough damage in NJ haha

 

[RipCity32]

Yi and Wall FTW? lol

 

[snipezo]

Best duo in the league.

 

[RipCity32]

Best duo in the league.

Straight up.
Add the headcases Arenas and Howard and you got yourself a championship caliber team

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Any team led by Captain Kirk can win a championship...

 

[RipCity32]

Any team led by Captain Kirk can win a championship...

Forgot about him, smh.

 

[VC15]

Why would the Wizards do this? Is their management that bad? Blatche was one assist shy of a triple-double when Yi guarded him last season. There were many three point plays as well every time Yi's soft ass tried to block anyone.

 

[Pugz]

anyone think yi will leave the nba when he gets his first chance?

 

[RipCity32]

anyone think yi will leave the nba when he gets his first chance?

Wouldn't doubt it. Lot of people where on his nuts on this site when he was drafted, I was one of the few to say he'd be a huge bust.

 

[Pugz]

i thought any 6'8-7'0 who could handle the rock and shoot the ball would be solid. but he hasnt gotten any better, he actually got worse.

 

[RipCity32]

i thought any 6'8-7'0 who could handle the rock and shoot the ball would be solid. but he hasnt gotten any better, he actually got worse.

Guys like that are typically soft as a baby's bottom lol.

 

[VC15]

i thought any 6'8-7'0 who could handle the rock and shoot the ball would be solid. but he hasnt gotten any better, he actually got worse.

He's not too stellar at either.