NBA Free Agents Rumors: Jeremy Lin Could Return to New York Knicks
The New York Knicks haven't exactly had the huge offseason that many expected thus far.
A questionable draft pick at No. 4 is Kristaps Porzingis, agreeing to terms with Robin Lopez instead of LaMarcus Aldridge or DeAndre Jordan, and the Knicks were unable to get Rajon Rondo. Rondo agreed to terms with the Sacramento Kings on Friday, July 3.
According to multiple reports, the Knicks are interested in free agent point guard Jeremy Lin.
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Lin really got his chance in the 2011-12 season after numerous injuries on the roster, and most notably Iman Shumpert. As the starting point guard that season, Lin scored a career high 19.6 points per 36 minutes and recorded 6.2 assists per game with virtually no help around him. Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire were also hurt. Lin's best and biggest display came against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers where he scored 38 points.
Since then, Lin has had stops with the Houston Rockets and Lakers in the Western Conference. His playing time has decreased the last three consecutive seasons, and he is still just 26 years old. As for the Knicks, they lost a franchise record 65 games this year. The Knicks leading passer was Jose Calderon who averaged just 4.7 assists per game. Lin would not only be used to playing in the New York City atmosphere, but he could adjust well to the triangle offense that Phil Jackson is trying to implement. Lin is an all around good point guard because he can pass and shoot, which sets up well for the triangle.
The Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls have also shown interest in Lin. The Bulls make sense considering Derrick Rose is injured so often. The Mavericks also make perfect sense for Lin because they lost their two best passers from last season, Monta Ellis and Rondo. Owner Mark Cuban has said in the past that he is a fan of Lin's play.
At this point, the Knicks have nothing to lose and a lot of money to spend. They weren't able to get Jordan, and Lin won't cost much at all against the Knicks salary cap.
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