Yi set to return next week

The New Jersey Nets' Chinese power forward, Yi Jilian, said on Wednesday he is close to full recovery from a right knee injury and should be back in action against the Chicago Bulls next Tuesday.

"I'm now 90 percent fit and I think everything will be OK by next week," said Yi, who sustained the injury during a 79-68 loss at Charlotte last month.

"I've been running and shooting. I will try to scrimmage in the next couple of days," Yi said. "It's no fun to have an injury and be on the bench.