The artist formerly known as Ron Artest will indeed bring his Metta World Peace to China next season. MWP is reportedly going to ink a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association:

Metta World Peace will sign a $1.43M deal tonight in Chinese Basketball Association, making him highest paid import, sources tell RealGM.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 31, 2014

Metta World Peace's deal will be for one season, and he'll search for a contract in the NBA after Chinese season, source tells RealGM.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 31, 2014