Beijing, Jan 1 (IANS) Dallas Mavericks are set to sign free agent Yi Jianlian in a one-year deal.

The 24-year-old Chinese averaged 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds with Washington last season, Xinhua reported Sunday.

Yi's best season came in 2009-2010 when he averaged 12.0 points and 7.2 rebounds with New Jersey

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