Yi Jianlian reportedly has signed with Lakers

China's Yi Jianlian reportedly has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and will return to the National Basketball Association after four years, according to online portal Sina, which cited sources close to Yi.

Yi's reported decision has been supported by the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association, where he spent the past four seasons.

"In order to help Yi seize this opportunity to play at the highest stage of (the basketball) world and unfold his capability, and in order to help Yi fulfill his dream and goal, we are offering our unconditional support and cooperation to Yi to make sure he joins the Lakers. Best wishes to Yi for his bright future in the NBA," Guangdong said in a statement on Wednesday.