Los Angeles Lakers sign Chinese Olympian Yi

In his nine-year career in the league, Young has played with the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers aside from the Lakers.

With Clarkson and Williams taking nearly all the minutes at the shooting guard position, Young became the odd man out. However, the latest rumors imply that Nick Young might not be part of it since he will be waived by the Lakers if they can not find any takers for him.

It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers are going to exert great effort in their attempt to part ways with veteran guard Nick Young, who they are reportedly trying to still trade this off-season. The controversial video became viral and cost Young his relationship, causing the pop star to breakup with him.

Parent Herald previously reported that Los Angeles Lakers is willing to trade Nick Young and Julius Randle to acquire Denver Nuggets’ Gary Harris and Kenneth Faried.

“We do not have a contract with him and have no comment or information we can share with you at this time, “Lakers Vice President of Public Relations John Black told Xinhua on Thursday”. If releasing Nick Young helps in the development of the team’s young players, the Lakers will do it.

He signed a four-year deal with the Lakers back in 2014 and is set to be paid around $5.4 million this season.

The Lakers are on rebuilding mode and has D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson in the guard position for their long-term plans.

Recognizing this, although waiting a full season before making any moves, the team’s decision to hire Luke Walton as Scott’s predecessor seems to signal a shift in mindset that could end up with Russell being the focal point of this team. “Man I’m excited #LakerNation”, the message alone should have fans desperate for the start of next season, I know I am.

Yi is a former first-round draft pick of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007.

According to Fox Sports, Nick Young has still two years and over $11 million left on his contract with Los Angeles Lakers. It makes it easier for him to be in the center of the Entertainment Capital of the World.

In the National Basketball Association, you have to play nice with others, especially if you’re not one of the transcending stars.

So far, nothing has been made official with regards to Young’s possible exit from the team.