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Nets trade Yi Jianlian to Wizards for Quinton Ross
Update: The trade is official - [url]http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=6105[/url]
[quote]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.[/quote] from: [URL="http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/inthezzone"]http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/inthezzone[/URL]
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
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
Yi's got talent and he's only 23. Playing with John Wall could really help his game.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=PowerGlove]Why the hell would they move Yi?[/QUOTE]
Clear more cap space.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
Do they not realize they cant all have 2 max...?
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=PowerGlove]Why the hell would they move Yi?[/QUOTE]
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
washington wizards, you're friendly neighborhood team, here to help with all your capspace needs
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
the wizards are like waste disposal:oldlol:
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=PowerGlove]I dont like their latest moves. I think they are shooting themselves in the foot.[/QUOTE]
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=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[/QUOTE]
Verizon center is right next to chinatown, YI will probably be a great attraction to tbe D.C area.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=jaydacris]good for john wall
it'll help with his exposure to the chinese market. tmac did it with yao
also,[B] his name is already perfect for marketing (great wall of china!)[/B]
not sure about washington's chinese population tho[/QUOTE]
:roll:
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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
[QUOTE=barito]Verizon center is right next to chinatown, YI will probably be a great attraction to tbe D.C area.[/QUOTE]
Everyone has a chinatown. :oldlol:
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=GOBB]Yi is sucky sucky. I like the Great Wall of China tho. :applause:
Expect asians to vote for Wall 1 [B]*birrion[/B] 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:[/QUOTE]
fixed
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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?
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=jaydacris]fixed[/QUOTE]
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
I guess the Nets will have about $30 million in cap room now.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
Could a team that doesn't have capspace trade the MLE for yi?
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=el gringos]Could a team that doesn't have capspace trade the MLE for yi?[/QUOTE]
no... and I know where your going with this gringos... the Nuggets don't want Yi unless if it's for the minimum...
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=Skyscraper]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.[/QUOTE]
you terrible man! :eek:
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=ZHAKIDD532]I guess the Nets will have about $30 million in cap room now.[/QUOTE]
yes
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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?
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=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?[/QUOTE]
No need to when Bryan Colangelo would love to take him in a sign & trade back for Chris Bosh...:pimp:
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=Bosnian Sajo]Do they not realize they cant all have 2 max...?[/QUOTE]
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
John Wall has officially made the all-star team
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
I think its official fellas. Yi is a Wizard.
[QUOTE=jaydacris]fixed[/QUOTE]
:roll: Imagine them doin the John Wall dance.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
This better be true! MVYi is no more. :rockon:
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=BFRESH44]No need to when Bryan Colangelo would love to take him in a sign & trade back for Chris [B]Brosh[/B]...:pimp:[/QUOTE]
Fixed, its a canadian thing you wouldnt understand!!!!! :lol
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]
Not yet...
:pimp:
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]
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
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
Good for Yi this trade happened. Too bad he went from Harris to Wall. Yi needs someone that can create his shots for him.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]
I see no reason why Wall won't be a better distributer than Harris. That's nto Harris's strength at all.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
Yi is mentally weak, inconsistant, and injury prone.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=niko]I see no reason why Wall won't be a better distributer than Harris. That's nto Harris's strength at all.[/QUOTE]
that's true.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
How much do we need? Looks like Prok is going to give away some more cash for Hump
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]
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.
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Re: Report: Yi Could be Dumped to Washington
Anyone who takes Yi will regret it forever. Hes a nightmare as a player.