The Houston Rockets made a strong pitch to free agent forward Carmelo Anthony, but their strategy did not sit well with Jeremy Lin, who revealed that he felt disrespected by his team.

On Wednesday's meeting at the Toyota Center, Houston had billboards showing Anthony wearing a No. 7 Rockets jersey, which was the same number worn by Lin last season.

Lin said on his Twitter account that he felt "disrespected" -- a statement that created speculations that the 25-year-old point guard will ask the Rockets to trade him soon.

"Luke 6:29 -- If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them," Lin tweeted after photos showing Anthony in a No. 7 Rockets jersey surfaced online.

The former Harvard University standout has been on the trading block since last season's deadline, but the Rockets are still looking for the right offer for Lin, who averaged 12.5 points and 4.1 assists per game last season.

Lin is set to receive $14.9 million next season, but only $8.4 million of it will affect a team's salary cap. The Rockets have been looking for salary-dumping trades in hopes of clearing space for their top targets this season, which includes Anthony and LeBron James.

Houston recently traded Omer Asik to the New Orleans Pelicans for a 2015 first-round pick, and most executives are convinced that Lin is next in line with sources saying that the Rockets already have a deal in place for the four-year veteran.

Previous reports indicated that the Golden State Warriors are interested in reuniting with Lin, who spent the first season of his career with the Warriors.

Sources indicated that the Warriors are planning to use their $9.8 million trade exception, which means that they could acquire the Palo Alto, California native without giving up any player in the deal.

Lin was also linked to the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie did not confirm nor deny their interest in Lin, but he pointed out that they are open to entering into deals this summer.

"We have as much cap space as anyone in the league, and if there is a move to help our program move forward, we are happy to do that," Hinkie said via NJ.com.

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