Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The Wizards have traded Quinton Ross to the Nets for 7 footer Yi Jianlin

Yi Jianlian Stats, News, Photos - New Jersey Nets - ESPN

Not a bad move considering Blatche's broken foot.

What's interesting is that gives the Nets some more cap room. It almost seems like the Wizards are trying to help teams like the Bulls and Nets clear some cap room so some (all?) the big free agents don't end up in their division with the Heat

I like the trade.

Ross wasn't going to give us anything, Yi's only got one year left on his contract, and we got $3 million in cash from the Nets. Yi's got some skill for a big, and just needs to show more toughness. I also like how he gives the Wiz a bridge to market themselves (particularly Wall) in China. I think Yi's nationality is what sealed the deal here.