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....

J.R. Smith Resigns With New York Knicks

Shooting guard J.R. Smith has been resigned by the New York Knicks. Smith was the go to shooting guard off the bench, replacing Landry Fields in games during the 2011-2012 season. With Fields now bolting for the Toronto Raptors, the Knicks decided to resign the former first round pick.

Smith played in 35 games last year after signing a deal with the Knicks. Prior to that he played in the Chinese Basketball Association for the Zheijang Golden Bulls. In China, Smith averaged 34.4 points per game in 36 minutes per contest. Smith posted 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game for the Knicks. The rebounds marked his second highest total, while the steals were a career high for Smith.

J.R. Smith started only one game for the Knicks in the 2011-2012 season. He will be heavily relied on during the 2012-2013 season and now makes up part of a starting five that includes...

Two Jeremy Lin Teammates Named to USA Basketball Olympic Roster

Yesterday, the official announcement came for the USA Olympic Basketball Roster. New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony was named to his third US Olympic roster. Anthony has a bronze medal and gold medal for being part of the 2004 and 2008 US Olympic basketball teams. In London, he will be joined by New York Knicks teammate Tyson Chandler. The Official Roster Includes...

Marcus Camby Exploring New York Knicks Homecoming

Marcus Camby is meeting with New York Knick team officials this weekend to discuss a possible move back to the Big Apple. The free agent center played four seasons for the New York Knicks from the 98-99 season through the 01-02 season.

Marcus Camby split time with the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets last year. Camby averaged 3.8 points and 8.9 rebound in 22 minutes per contest with the Trail Blazers. The defensive minded player saw 24 minutes a game with the Houston Rockets, where he averaged 7.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per contest.

The former number two pick overall brings a huge defensive presence to the Knicks if picked up. His addition would allow the New York Knicks to rest Tyson Chandler during games and place Camby at the 4 or 5 position to defend the paint. Marcus Camby won the Defensive Player of the Year for his efforst in the 2006-2007 season. Camby led the league in blocked shots during that season with a then career high 231 and 3.3 per contest. The following season Camby would swat away 285 shots. Camby has been named to the NBA's All Defensive Team four times.

Happy Va-Lin-Tine's Day New York

The Knicks look to have a Happy Va-LIN-tine's Day visiting Toronto looking for their 6th straight win. With Jeremy Lin continuing leading this melo-less Knicks team, they will be welcoming back Amar'e Stoudemire back from his 4 game absence due to family circumstances.