Lakers contract to pay Yi Jianlian between $250,000 and $8 million next season

The Lakers officially signed former draft bust/Chinese Olympic star Yi Jianlian, but the contract terms were shrouded in mystery. Some reports said he'd earn the minimum next season. Another said he'd get $8 million. It's rare to see such a huge discrepancy, but Yahoo Sports provided some clarity: Cap number: $8 million Guarantee: $250,000 Likely [...]