Puzzling news reported today that the New York Knicks have signed Raymond Felton. Reports from ESPN say the Knicks will complete a sign and trade deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The deal will bring point guard Raymond Felton and Kurt Thomas to New York in exchange for Dan Gadzuric and Jard Jeffreies.
The deal now gives the New York Knicks two former starting point guards on their roster in Felton and Jason Kidd. Where does Jeremy Lin fit into their plans. Well, with an offer sheet from the Houston Rockets set to expire Tuesday night, pershaps Jeremy Lin is no longer in the New York Knicks future plans.
Something does not sit right here. After all, the New York Knicks just named Jeremy Lin...
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Houston Rockets Sign Jeremy Lin
Sources tell ESPN that Jeremy Lin has signed an offer sheet with the Houston Rockets, as expected. The new contract is reported to be $25 million for three years. The contract would break down as $5 million, $5.225 million, $14.8 million over the three years.
The New York Knicks now have three days to match the offer signed by Lin and the Rockets, or Linsanity will leave New York. The large market team saw increases in attendance, merchandise, and television ratings when the undrafted Harvard University graduate became a star in the making.
If the New York Knicks match Jeremy Lin's contract offered by the Houston Rockets, it would give them four players all making over $14 million in the 2014-2015 season. Currently the Knicks have the following players signed for 2014-2015....
The New York Knicks now have three days to match the offer signed by Lin and the Rockets, or Linsanity will leave New York. The large market team saw increases in attendance, merchandise, and television ratings when the undrafted Harvard University graduate became a star in the making.
If the New York Knicks match Jeremy Lin's contract offered by the Houston Rockets, it would give them four players all making over $14 million in the 2014-2015 season. Currently the Knicks have the following players signed for 2014-2015....
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Did Jeremy Lin Win an ESPY Award?
New York Knicks starting point guard Jeremy Lin was nominated for his first ESPY Award. Lin even factored into host Rob Riggle’s opening monologue at Wednesday’s award show. Riggle joked, “What a heartwarming story, it’s so refreshing to see a young Asian kid graduate from Harvard, move to New York and make a ton of money.”
Jeremy Lin faced stiff competition from Robert Griffin III and Anthony Davis in the Best Breakthrough Athlete Award. Actress Jessica Biel and NFL quarterback presented the award for Best Breakthrough Athlete and the winner is…
Houston Rockets and New York Knicks Worried About Future, Jeremy Lin Worried About His Teeth
"my least favorite dream: the one where all my teeth keep falling out...if i get one more of these im wearing a mouthguard to bed" - Jeremy Lin (Facebook)
So on the beginning of free agency, one would expect Jeremy Lin to be worried about his future for the 2012-2013 season. Instead it appears Jeremy Lin has been having some weird dreams. Lin wrote the above phrase on his Facebook page shortly aftter 2pm EST.
The fact is that for the first time since he was in college at Harvard University, Lin doesn't
So on the beginning of free agency, one would expect Jeremy Lin to be worried about his future for the 2012-2013 season. Instead it appears Jeremy Lin has been having some weird dreams. Lin wrote the above phrase on his Facebook page shortly aftter 2pm EST.
The fact is that for the first time since he was in college at Harvard University, Lin doesn't
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Help Jeremy Lin Win an ESPN ESPY Award
Wednesday marks the beginning of NBA Free Agency signings. While many teams have come to agreements with players, nothing is offical until tomorrow. Sports channels will be covering the free agency deals extensively.
On Wednesday, we will likely hear that Jeremy Lin has offically signed...
an offer sheet with the Houston Rockets. The New York Knicks will then have a three day period to match the offer to retain Jeremy Lin. After watcing the free agency drama play out Wednesday morning and afternoon, you can tune into ESPN at 9pm to see if Jeremy Lin will take home an ESPY Award.
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