Lin declines Hornets deal, opts for free agency
Jeremy Lin #7 of the Houston Rockets takes a shot during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Centre on March 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. PHOTO | FILE |
What you need to know:
- Lin spent the next two seasons with Houston and the following campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers before joining the Hornets last year.
- The Hornets have several players who become free agents July 1 including centre Al Jefferson and forwards Nicolas Batum of France, Marvin Williams and Tyler Hansbrough.
NEW YORK
Jeremy Lin, the NBA's first US player of Chinese or Taiwanese heritage, declined a $2.2 million (Sh220million) offer to return to the Charlotte Hornets next season and will become a free agent.
The 27-year-old point guard, best known for his 7-0 "Linsanity" run with the New York Knicks in 2012, averaged 11.7 points, 3.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds for the Hornets last season.
Lin was a seldom-used reserve with the Knicks until injuries to several starters gave him a chance to play. He sparked New York to seven wins in a row, including late game-winning shots and pinpoint passing to set up teammates.
Lin spent the next two seasons with Houston and the following campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers before joining the Hornets last year.
The Hornets have several players who become free agents July 1 including centre Al Jefferson and forwards Nicolas Batum of France, Marvin Williams and Tyler Hansbrough.
