Jeremy Lin is starting to get himself back into shape though it remains to be seen where the former Harvard University standout would be playing next NBA season.
Though not as high-profile as perhaps the likes of Kevin Love, Marc Gasol or LaMarcus Aldridge, Lin is expected to be among the many players in the free agent pool in search of a new home.
Lin is technically still with the Lakers until perhaps July and there have been a couple of teams linked to the Asian-American who brought Linsanity into being.
Among his likely destinations include his former team, the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets.
Houston is in need of a point guard and despite being traded last time out to the Lakers, Lin could have a spot ready over in Houston. With talks of a possible Patrick Beverly trade, Lin could inherit the starting spot or maybe a good backup.
There is talk that the Nuggets could get Lin if the Ty Lawson trade prospers. But many believe that Lin’s hiring could depend on the head coach. Still without a head coach, Mike D’ Antoni is reportedly among the final candidates for the head coaching vacancy.
If he ends up being named the new head coach to succeed Brian Shaw, the idea of seeing Lin on the roster could be practically imminent. Lin shined under D’Antoni with the former fitting in perfectly with the head coach’s run and gun style of play.
Aside from the two, a new team in the mix which could consider Lin may be the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks may be heading into the 2015-16 NBA season short on guards and Lin could be an option. Of course he could be bumped up to the starting chores if Monta Ellis leaves but as far as his overall performance is concerned, Lin is best coming off the bench.
But just like the other teams, Lin will need to agree to a huge pay cut. His salary has been a concern for most, a lucrative one he signed with the Rockets.
If Lin is to fit in with the Mavericks or any other team, he must be willing to lower his expectations to at least a mid-level salary level.
Through the years after signing that fat contract amounting to $25,123,938 spread over three years, critics believe that Lin may have been overpriced. He has one year remaining from that deal and stands to earn a final $8,374,646.
To remain in the NBA, Lin will have to be ready for the worse as far as pay is concerned. He will technically have to prove once again why he deserves such and to do that, he needs to secure a spot with an NBA team.
Could the Mavericks offer that? The team has been known to serve short term deals and Lin could be a target. But will he click? It may depend on how he gets in sync with coach Rick Carlisle.
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