Nets trade Yi Jianlian to Wizards for Quinton Ross

[MeLO MvP 15]

Update: The trade is official - http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=6105


The Nets are close to moving Yi Jianlian.

They are working on a deal with the Wizards that would send Yi and cash to Washington for a player who makes “significantly less” than what the Nets’ power forward earns. Three sources confirmed this could happen.

The player could be Quinton Ross ($1.14 million) or one of their draft picks. Yi makes $4.05 million this season. Either way, the Nets are close to getting Yi’s salary off their books.

The Nets would do this to get as far under the cap as possible so they potentially could sign two max players. Yi for Ross would save the Nets close to $3 million and put them around $30 million. from: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/inthezzone

personally if this goes down, I think New York and Miami hunt down Washington's GM for giving Chicaago and NEw Jersey more cap space... considering NY gave up most of its assets (a couple of firsts and Jordan Hill) just to dump Jefferies... I get the feeling if NY waited they could've dumped Jefferies to Sac or Washington about now for only Chandler or Hill or a pick

[Grinder]

Yi's got talent and he's only 23. Playing with John Wall could really help his game.

[wang4three]

Why the hell would they move Yi?

Clear more cap space.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Do they not realize they cant all have 2 max...?

[artificial]

Why the hell would they move Yi?
Besides the cap space, it might have to do with Favors.

Yi bitched a lot when he was drafted by Milwaukee. Wouldn't surprise me if he starts demanding to start / significant pt.

[jaydacris]

washington wizards, you're friendly neighborhood team, here to help with all your capspace needs

[keep-itreal]

the wizards are like waste disposal:oldlol:

[wang4three]

I dont like their latest moves. I think they are shooting themselves in the foot.

I like CDR, but he was having attitude issues and was disapproving of our new coach so he was pushing himself out the door anyway.

This Yi move is purely for cap and they're just trying to cut fat on the team I guess. I liked the way Yi was progressing, but oh well. We'll live.

[jaydacris]

good for john wall
it'll help with his exposure to the chinese market. tmac did it with yao

also, his name is already perfect for marketing (great wall of china!)
not sure about washington's chinese population tho

[barito]

good for john wall
it'll help with his exposure to the chinese market. tmac did it with yao

also, his name is already perfect for marketing (great wall of china!)
not sure about washington's chinese population tho

Verizon center is right next to chinatown, YI will probably be a great attraction to tbe D.C area.

[keep-itreal]

good for john wall
it'll help with his exposure to the chinese market. tmac did it with yao

also, his name is already perfect for marketing (great wall of china!)
not sure about washington's chinese population tho

:roll:

[GOBB]

Yi is sucky sucky. I like the Great Wall of China tho. :applause:

Expect asians to vote for Wall 1 billion times! That was a joke, I see you guys circling me like a karate movie. Only thing is? I kick ass. :lol


Verizon center is right next to chinatown, YI will probably be a great attraction to tbe D.C area.

Everyone has a chinatown. :oldlol:

[jaydacris]

Yi is sucky sucky. I like the Great Wall of China tho. :applause:

Expect asians to vote for Wall 1 *birrion times! That was a joke, I see you guys circling me like a karate movie. Only thing is? I kick ass. :lol



Everyone has a chinatown. :oldlol:

fixed

[niko]

Everyone desparately wants cap space. Washington is helping people get cap space, but not charging them any premium even though teams are desparate to get cap space.

What am i missing?

[Skyscraper]

fixed

late night at KFC, no more fried chicken, only that grilled stuff. And no more store brand 3 liter grape soda with the metal cap.

sorry for the inconvenience.

[ZHAKIDD532]

I guess the Nets will have about $30 million in cap room now.

[el gringos]

Could a team that doesn't have capspace trade the MLE for yi?

[MeLO MvP 15]

Could a team that doesn't have capspace trade the MLE for yi?
no... and I know where your going with this gringos... the Nuggets don't want Yi unless if it's for the minimum...

[jaydacris]

late night at KFC, no more fried chicken, only that grilled stuff. And no more store brand 3 liter grape soda with the metal cap.

sorry for the inconvenience.

you terrible man! :eek:

[niko]

I guess the Nets will have about $30 million in cap room now.
yes

[alexthegr8]

Riley needs to get on the horn with the Wizards and find out if they'll take Beasley off of their hands for them :lol. Is Yi even good?

[BFRESH44]

Riley needs to get on the horn with the Wizards and find out if they'll take Beasley off of their hands for them :lol:. Is Yi even good?

No need to when Bryan Colangelo would love to take him in a sign & trade back for Chris Bosh...:pimp:

[boozehound]

Do they not realize they cant all have 2 max...?
lots of non-cap FAs to bolster your roster with as well. Why not try and add a Scola or Miller (either). Moving Yi means an extra guy like matt barnes could be signed.

[flipogb]

John Wall has officially made the all-star team

[GOBB]

I think its official fellas. Yi is a Wizard.


fixed

:roll: Imagine them doin the John Wall dance.

[UK-NJ]

This better be true! MVYi is no more. :rockon:

[GOBB]

No need to when Bryan Colangelo would love to take him in a sign & trade back for Chris Brosh...:pimp:

Fixed, its a canadian thing you wouldnt understand!!!!! :lol

[ZHAKIDD532]

Apparently the number to get 2 maximum free agents is 33.2 million, somthing in that neighborhood, so unless the Wizards want to take Kris Humphries too, the Nets aren't going to be able to sign 2 maximum free agents.

[ChuckOakley]

Apparently the number to get 2 maximum free agents is 33.2 million, somthing in that neighborhood, so unless the Wizards want to take Kris Humphries too, the Nets aren't going to be able to sign 2 maximum free agents.
Not yet...
:pimp:

[boozehound]

Apparently the number to get 2 maximum free agents is 33.2 million, somthing in that neighborhood, so unless the Wizards want to take Kris Humphries too, the Nets aren't going to be able to sign 2 maximum free agents.
I think 2 maxes is dumb for them. I would rather they got one solid max and then address the roster needs with some MLE or just above type FA players. Say they get Amare, then maybe go for mike miller and another wing. Say they get lebron, then go and get scola as your backup 4/5 and some combo guard. Makes more sense to me

[niko]

Forget 2 or not 2 maxes. If Yi is not part of their plan, getting rid of him gives them more money to get someone who is, which is smart.

[BMOGEFan]

Good for Yi this trade happened. Too bad he went from Harris to Wall. Yi needs someone that can create his shots for him.

[niko]

Good for Yi this trade happened. Too bad he went from Harris to Wall. Yi needs someone that can create his shots for him.

I see no reason why Wall won't be a better distributer than Harris. That's nto Harris's strength at all.

[bdreason]

Yi is mentally weak, inconsistant, and injury prone.

[BMOGEFan]

I see no reason why Wall won't be a better distributer than Harris. That's nto Harris's strength at all.

that's true.

[Nets fan 93]

How much do we need? Looks like Prok is going to give away some more cash for Hump

[brooks_thompson]

wizards give butler/haywood to make dallas a stronger contender

wizards give cavs jamison to make cleveland a stronger contender

wizards take hinrich to make bulls a stronger free agent player

wizards take yi to make nj a stronger free agent player


if they didn't luck out with wall there'd be heads rolling

[DouXer4ouR]

Considering how much the Wizards are paying Yi this season, they really hit this one out of the park. I mean you gain a guy who is going to sell a million of your jerseys in a week, and your TV ratings will improve greatly as well. Yes Yi isn't all that great, but he's still 7 feet tall, and has the ability to average a double double. For a short term solution I think this was a great pickup for the Wiz.

[Nets fan 93]

Considering how much the Wizards are paying Yi this season, they really hit this one out of the park. I mean you gain a guy who is going to sell a million of your jerseys in a week, and your TV ratings will improve greatly as well. Yes Yi isn't all that great, but he's still 7 feet tall, and has the ability to average a double double. For a short term solution I think this was a great pickup for the Wiz.
Good luck. All Nets fans had hopes for him. It's over, He will never be anything but a role player. Ocassionally he would look good... He just isnt consistent enough.

[magnax1]

Anyone who takes Yi will regret it forever. Hes a nightmare as a player.

[hawkfan]

Yi's got talent and he's only 23. Playing with John Wall could really help his game.

Plus 1.

Wall, Hinrich, Jianlin will reshape the Wizards locker room.
Now it's time to move GA.

[jaydacris]

i wonder if blatche holds a grudge against yi
when blatche was going for his triple double, he begged yi to let him get the rebound off of the free throw, yi politely declined

uh oh, drama :o

[insidehoops]

The trade is official:

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=6105

[bagelred]

I think Grunfeld is purposely focking with the Knicks. I honestly do. What the f-ck is he doing helping his COMPETITORS out?

[Nets fan 93]

So I guess if we ever have injuries Ross can start for the injured player. He is a pretty good defender if I remember correctly

[brooks_thompson]

So I guess if we ever have injuries Ross can start for the injured player. He is a pretty good defender if I remember correctly

ross is solid. he's a cheap 9-10 man and plays very good defense. i always liked him better than bobby simmons (i'm not sure if he's even still on the nets).

[Nets fan 93]

ross is solid. he's a cheap 9-10 man and plays very good defense. i always liked him better than bobby simmons (i'm not sure if he's even still on the nets).
He just expired. Though Trenton was better than simmons anyway.

[el gringos]

I think Grunfeld is purposely focking with the Knicks. I honestly do. What the f-ck is he doing helping his COMPETITORS out?
He's helping his own team- that is a great deal for the wizards- nobody is thinking about the knicks when building their own teams- maybe they think about the lakers or another good team but nobody should be worried about the knicks or nets capspace, right now that's nothing. Teams still have to build for themselves

[bagelred]

He's helping his own team- that is a great deal for the wizards- nobody is thinking about the knicks when building their own teams- maybe they think about the lakers or another good team but nobody should be worried about the knicks or nets capspace, right now that's nothing. Teams still have to build for themselves

you know grunfeld was fired by knicks, right?

[Pinkhearts]

PG: Harris
SG: Joe Johnson
SF: Lebron
PF: Favors
C: Brook Lopez

Bench:
Courtney Lee


This is some team. A little young, but certainly can contend in a couple of years.

[HylianNightmare]

yi is garbage, playing with john wall isn't going to change that

[Nets fan 93]

PG: Harris
SG: Joe Johnson
SF: Lebron
PF: Favors
C: Brook Lopez

Bench:
Courtney Lee


This is some team. A little young, but certainly can contend in a couple of years.
Any team with LeBron is a contendor especially with a center like Lopez and a player like Johnson.

for the bench dont forget about T-Will

[boozehound]

Considering how much the Wizards are paying Yi this season, they really hit this one out of the park. I mean you gain a guy who is going to sell a million of your jerseys in a week, and your TV ratings will improve greatly as well. Yes Yi isn't all that great, but he's still 7 feet tall, and has the ability to average a double double. For a short term solution I think this was a great pickup for the Wiz.
how many players average a double double in pts-rbs? and you think Yi can? Nuts to you, sir

[wTFaMonkey]

pshh... Yi is no Yao ming :violin: :violin:

[ZHAKIDD532]

Any team with LeBron is a contendor especially with a center like Lopez and a player like Johnson.

for the bench dont forget about T-Will
Yeah. Brook Lopez would be the best big man LeBron has ever played with if that happened.

I was kind of surprised by this. I figured with the Nets global marketing scheme, they'd keep Yi and try and work him in to the system. I guess not. He doesn't really fit with Avery Johnson. The Nets are already going to have a logjam at the PF spot if they sign a big FA acquisition. Getting rid of Yi helps that.

[INDI]

Im not really a fan of all the moves that the WIZ having been making either to tell you the truth. The only good move in the past year has been drafting John Wall. To me when a team is looking to destroy and rebuild they should have at least put themselves in a position to be a major player in this free agency market. It seems as if they've just been racking up on players that teams have been trying to get rid of, but not players that would have significant impact on their future. IMO it's been a waste

[QuebecBaller]

He just expired. Though Trenton was better than simmons anyway.

Bobby Simmons is finally a free agent? God... it took so long before this day happen :bowdown:

By the way, who gave him that never ending contract?

[Skyscraper]

Any team with LeBron is a contendor especially with a center like Lopez and a player like Johnson.

for the bench dont forget about T-Will


T Will = Poor Man's Lebron

Though it is not inconceivable to think if Lebron comes, TWill will either be traded or play a Tony Allen role (which would further reduce his talents)

[hawkfan]

I think Grunfeld is purposely focking with the Knicks. I honestly do. What the f-ck is he doing helping his COMPETITORS out?

He's trying to help the Wizards get better, and he is doing that.

[Hyperephania]

wizards give butler/haywood to make dallas a stronger contender

wizards give cavs jamison to make cleveland a stronger contender

wizards take hinrich to make bulls a stronger free agent player

wizards take yi to make nj a stronger free agent player


if they didn't luck out with wall there'd be heads rolling

First they cleared cap in order to get LeBron, Wade, Bosh, etc.
Then they got 1st pick, and suddenly they wanted to develop their own superstar and therefore they just took what they could get for free, Hinrich will be a good 'mentor' and hopefully Yi can come to use.
Wizards didn't really suppose they would get pick 1, so they had to change their plan.

[brooks_thompson]

First they cleared cap in order to get LeBron, Wade, Bosh, etc.
Then they got 1st pick, and suddenly they wanted to develop their own superstar and therefore they just took what they could get for free, Hinrich will be a good 'mentor' and hopefully Yi can come to use.
Wizards didn't really suppose they would get pick 1, so they had to change their plan.

yeah, i agree. the only move i wouldn't have done is the yi one.

[gasolina]

Ok so right now the Wizards have (excluding J-Ho and Foye whom I think won't be there long enough):

PG - Wall / Gilbert?
SG - Kirk / Young
SF - Thornton
PF - Blatche / Yi
C - McGee

What an awful team. Does anybody know what they intend to do with GIlbert? Obviously he's still the better player but I think the fans and the franchise is sick with him and would be better off growing with Wall.

[BMOGEFan]

Ok so right now the Wizards have (excluding J-Ho and Foye whom I think won't be there long enough):

PG - Wall / Gilbert?
SG - Kirk / Young
SF - Thornton
PF - Blatche / Yi
C - McGee

What an awful team. Does anybody know what they intend to do with GIlbert? Obviously he's still the better player but I think the fans and the franchise is sick with him and would be better off growing with Wall.

They're probably going to move Arenas to SG

PG - Wall
SG - Arenas
SF - Yi?
PF - Blatche
C - McGee

Or play Blatche as a C and Yi as the PF. Then again Blatche will probably screw it up and get arrested again.

[ChuckOakley]

Blatche is out for a little while I hear after surgery.
And you do not want Yi playing on the court.. let alone SF. He's a defensive nightmare as is, I can't imagine how bad he would be at SF.

[broy]

Devin Harris $8.981.000
Brook Lopez $2.413.320
Kris Humphries $3.200.000
Terrence Williams $2.214.480
Courtney Lee $1.352.640
Quinton Ross $1.146.337
Derrick Favors $3.444.400
Damion James $963.600
Total: $23.715.777
Salary Cap: $56.100.000
Cap Space: $32.384.223

am i missing something?

[brooks_thompson]

Devin Harris $8.981.000
Brook Lopez $2.413.320
Kris Humphries $3.200.000
Terrence Williams $2.214.480
Courtney Lee $1.352.640
Quinton Ross $1.146.337
Derrick Favors $3.444.400
Damion James $963.600
Total: $23.715.777
Salary Cap: $56.100.000
Cap Space: $32.384.223

am i missing something?

you know, i don't like devin harris, but that's a pretty good price for him

[Big One]

Fixed, its a canadian thing you wouldnt understand!!!!! :lol

im canadian and i dont even understand:oldlol:

[ChuckOakley]

Devin Harris $8.981.000
Brook Lopez $2.413.320
Kris Humphries $3.200.000
Terrence Williams $2.214.480
Courtney Lee $1.352.640
Quinton Ross $1.146.337
Derrick Favors $3.444.400
Damion James $963.600
Total: $23.715.777
Salary Cap: $56.100.000
Cap Space: $32.384.223

am i missing something?
Dooling's buyout of 500k and roster spot holds. They have right about $30m.