Jeremy Lin News: Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, LA Clippers, San Antonio Spurs Eyeing Free Agent Guard
Jeremy Lin is coming off an inconsistent season, but several teams are still interested in acquiring the free-agent point guard this summer.
According to Mark Medina of Los Angeles Daily News, the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs are among the teams interested in acquiring Lin.
Lin, who averaged 11.2 points on top of 4.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds with the Lakers last season, was the starting point guard in his first 19 games in Los Angeles, but struggled to adjust into the offensive system of coach Byron Scott and with the ball-sharing duties with Kobe Bryant.
The former Harvard University standout eventually lost his starting spot to Ronnie Price, who was also replaced later in the season by rookie Jordan Clarkson. Lin was about to end the season as a starter, but he failed to finish the year because of a knee injury.
The Lakers, who had their worst regular-season record in franchise history at 21-61 last season, recently drafted former Ohio State standout D'Angelo Russell as the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
But despite having a roller coaster-like stint last season and the arrival of Russell, Medina revealed that the Lakers are still interested in bringing Lin back. However, sources indicated that Lin is "lukewarm" about spending next season in Los Angeles.
The Bulls, who will be handled by rookie head coach Fred Hoiberg next season, is an intriguing suitor as they are looking to reduce pressure on starting point guard Derrick Rose, who has been dealing with injuries. Aaron Brooks was the backup point guard last season, but the veteran playmaker is now an unrestricted free agent.
The Clippers are also looking shore up their roster in the offseason, but it remains to be seen whether or not Lin will be interested in playing behind Chris Paul, while the Spurs are still on a status quo until their top target LaMarcus Aldridge makes his decision.
According to the report, the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers also expressed interest in acquiring Lin, but both teams recently made big moves that could affect their pursuit of the 26-year-old point guard.
The Mavericks signed DeAndre Jordan to a maximum four-year deal worth around $80 million, while also keeping veteran forward Richard Jefferson and J.J. Barea. On the other hand, the Pacers signed high-scoring guard Monta Ellis to a four-year deal worth $44 million.
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