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Lance Stephenson heading to China on one-year $4 million deal

Lance Stephenson is set for a move to China after spending the previous campaign with the LA Lakers

Following an eventful season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lance Stephenson was among the most noteworthy names remaining on the free agency market. At 28, Stephenson is still in the prime of his career, although Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports is reporting that Stephenson is set for a move to China with Liaoning of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Despite becoming a journeyman in recent years, Stephenson showed his ability to impact games during a four-year spell with the Indiana Pacers. After being drafted in 2011, Stephenson played a huge part in the teams consecutive trips to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2013 and 2014.

During his year-spell with the Lakers, the shooting guard averaged 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.