Yi Jianlian's Chinese team is now claiming they were misquoted by The Beijing News Tuesday when it was reported that Guangdong owner Zhang Haitao said Yi would definitely not play for the Milwaukee Bucks this season and could return to China.
Now, Zhang ruled out the possibility of Yi playing in the Chinese league next year.
"It would be a good thing for our club if Yi Jianlian returned to play in the (Chinese league), but it is impossible," Zhang said in a conference call with Chinese media this week.. "Playing in the NBA is good for Yi Jianlian and the China national team. We support Yi Jianlian playing in the NBA."
Zhang is still not high on Milwaukee, however, and hopes the Bucks will eventually move the 7-footer..
"We all hope Yi Jianlian can have a better future and we are doing our best to help him," Zhang added. "We want him to play in a better city environment and team environment. The only way to achieve this goal is negotiation. As for the outcome, we have to wait and see."
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