According to various news sources, Jeremy Lin is in the process of signing a two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors. His agent Roger Montgomery reportedly said that Lin and the Warriors’ management came to an agreement on contract terms on Tuesday. Lin will be heading back to his hometown to serve as a backup point guard for the Warriors, behind Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis. He has been a long-time fan of the Warriors, and will be looking to earn playing time this season.
Lin and his agent expressed their appreciation to the Dallas Mavericks — especially VP of operations Donnie Nelson and owner Mark Cuban — for giving him the opportunity to display his talents at the NBA summer league in Las Vegas. His strong performance against No. 1 draft pick John Wall of the Washington Wizards earned him increased interest from several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and the Mavericks.
Basketball aficionados were particularly impressed by Lin’s fearlessness on the court, despite his continuing adjustment to the quicker pace and more complicated game strategy of NBA basketball. The internet has been abuzz with fans speculating on which team Lin would be joining for this upcoming NBA season, and whether he would be invited to training camp or actually sign a contract. Stay tuned for more on the ground-breaking Asian American basketball player.
Mavs Blog: “Mavericks lose Jeremy Lin to Warriors”
Examiner: “Jeremy Lin is the newest Golden State Warrior while David Lee is injured”
Bleacher Report: “Report: Golden State Warriors Reach Deal with Jeremy Lin”
NBC Sports: “Summer League sensation Jeremy Lin near two-year deal with Warriors“
ESPN: “Sources: Harvard’s Jeremy Lin, Golden State Warriors close to deal”
Bleacher Report: “NBA Summer League: Jeremy Lin’s Climb to the Top”
Lakers Blog: “Jeremy Lin would help Lakers even if it complicates their backcourt”
USA Today: “Harvard’s Jeremy Lin could be Laker bound”
Bleacher Report: “The Lakers are interested in Jeremy Lin: The Feel Good Story”
Mavs Blog: “Mavericks showcase Jeremy Lin, and Lakers among those interested”
Palo Alto Online: “Jeremy Lin just a phone call away from the NBA“
