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Will the Lakers get a new, improved Yi Jianlian?

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Chinese star Yi Jianlian might be returning to the NBA, five years after he departed. On Tuesday, ESPN's Marc Stein reported that Yi is in "advanced discussions" with the Los Angeles Lakers, who have an open roster spot and showed interest last summer.

If Yi does end up with the Lakers, can he be more successful this time?