Report: Yi Jianlian to Become a Mav


ESPN is reporting that Yi Jianlian will suit up for the Mavericks once he’s recovered from a knee injury recently suffered in China: “The Dallas Mavericks are about to sign a player they’ve long coveted, reaching terms Saturday on a one-year contract with free-agent forward Yi Jianlian, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The contract is likely to be finalized within the next 48 hours, sources said.”