It looks like Canada might experience Linsanity as well. According to ESPN, Atlanta Hawks’ guard Jeremy Lin is finalizing his contract buyout with the team and intends to sign with the Toronto Raptors once the process is over.

Lin’s agents Jim Tanner and Roger Montgomery confirmed the news, saying that the 30-year-old, who is owed $13.8 million for the 2018-19 season, is expected to finish the buyout on Monday and sign with the Raptors around midweek.

Jeremy Lin played a total of 51 games with Atlanta Hawks this season, averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, with most of his contributions coming from the bench. He is expected to provide significant depth to the Raptors’ bench as well, especially considering the fact that they’ve traded away several key role players in order to acquire Marc Gasol. In Toronto, Lin will probably share his minutes with Fred VanVleet, with the pair taking roles in acting as Kyle Lowry’s backup.

Jeremy Lin played for several NBA teams during his career, including Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets. He played his best basketball, however, in 2012, when he managed to average 14.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.

The post Hawks’ Jeremy Lin Finalizing Buyout, Intends to Sign With Raptors appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Linsanity is about to come to Atlanta since Brooklyn Nets decided to trade guard Jeremy Lin to Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. Hawks will send 2020 second-round pick from the Portland Blazers and rights to Isaia Cordinier. Cordinier was drafted 44th overall in 2016 NBA Draft but remained to play Europe.

Besides Jeremy Lin, the Nets will also send a 2025 second-round pick and the right to swap picks in 2023 to Hawks. Lin confirmed the trade by posting a photoshopped photo of himself in the Atlanta Hawks jersey.

Following the trade, Nets minority owner Joe Tsai went on Twitter and expressed his appreciation for Lin writing that “he represents the underdog in all of us — truly first class on and off the court” and that “he sets an example for perseverance and leadership.”

Sean Marks has kept me updated on our team's moves during this offseason. He and his team are doing terrific work to build the Nets for the long term. I love Jeremy Lin because he represents the underdog in all of us — truly first class on and off the court.

— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) July 13, 2018

Jeremy is not only exciting to watch, he sets an example for perseverance and leadership. We are great friends, and I will follow his progress no matter where he is.

— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) July 13, 2018

The move benefited both teams. Atlanta Hawks got some pick and put their free salary cap space in good use by absorbing Jeremy Lin’s $12.5 million expiring contract. They will also get a replacement for Dennis Schroder, who is expected to be traded soon.

On the Brooklyn Nets side, they got some salary cap space which they will probably use to take on salary dumps which will get them more draft picks and/or young talents. They will not feel Lin’s absence that much since they have D’Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie to take on guard roles.

Jeremy Lin joined the Nets in 2016, signing a three-year, $36 million contract. Struggling with injuries, he managed to play only 36 games, in which he averaged 14.5 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game. Injuries prevented him from playing in the last season as well since he suffered ruptured patella tendon on the right knee in the opener against Indiana Pacers and was ruled out for the entire season.

The post Brooklyn Nets Trade Jeremy Lin to Atlanta Hawks appeared first on SportzBonanza.

It looks like Canada might experience Linsanity as well. According to ESPN, Atlanta Hawks’ guard Jeremy Lin is finalizing his contract buyout with the team and intends to sign with the Toronto Raptors once the process is over.

Lin’s agents Jim Tanner and Roger Montgomery confirmed the news, saying that the 30-year-old, who is owed $13.8 million for the 2018-19 season, is expected to finish the buyout on Monday and sign with the Raptors around midweek.

Jeremy Lin played a total of 51 games with Atlanta Hawks this season, averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, with most of his contributions coming from the bench. He is expected to provide significant depth to the Raptors’ bench as well, especially considering the fact that they’ve traded away several key role players in order to acquire Marc Gasol. In Toronto, Lin will probably share his minutes with Fred VanVleet, with the pair taking roles in acting as Kyle Lowry’s backup.

Jeremy Lin played for several NBA teams during his career, including Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets. He played his best basketball, however, in 2012, when he managed to average 14.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.

The post Hawks’ Jeremy Lin Finalizing Buyout, Intends to Sign With Raptors appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Linsanity is about to come to Atlanta since Brooklyn Nets decided to trade guard Jeremy Lin to Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. Hawks will send 2020 second-round pick from the Portland Blazers and rights to Isaia Cordinier. Cordinier was drafted 44th overall in 2016 NBA Draft but remained to play Europe.

Besides Jeremy Lin, the Nets will also send a 2025 second-round pick and the right to swap picks in 2023 to Hawks. Lin confirmed the trade by posting a photoshopped photo of himself in the Atlanta Hawks jersey.

Following the trade, Nets minority owner Joe Tsai went on Twitter and expressed his appreciation for Lin writing that “he represents the underdog in all of us — truly first class on and off the court” and that “he sets an example for perseverance and leadership.”

Sean Marks has kept me updated on our team's moves during this offseason. He and his team are doing terrific work to build the Nets for the long term. I love Jeremy Lin because he represents the underdog in all of us — truly first class on and off the court.

— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) July 13, 2018

Jeremy is not only exciting to watch, he sets an example for perseverance and leadership. We are great friends, and I will follow his progress no matter where he is.

— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) July 13, 2018

The move benefited both teams. Atlanta Hawks got some pick and put their free salary cap space in good use by absorbing Jeremy Lin’s $12.5 million expiring contract. They will also get a replacement for Dennis Schroder, who is expected to be traded soon.

On the Brooklyn Nets side, they got some salary cap space which they will probably use to take on salary dumps which will get them more draft picks and/or young talents. They will not feel Lin’s absence that much since they have D’Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie to take on guard roles.

Jeremy Lin joined the Nets in 2016, signing a three-year, $36 million contract. Struggling with injuries, he managed to play only 36 games, in which he averaged 14.5 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game. Injuries prevented him from playing in the last season as well since he suffered ruptured patella tendon on the right knee in the opener against Indiana Pacers and was ruled out for the entire season.

The post Brooklyn Nets Trade Jeremy Lin to Atlanta Hawks appeared first on SportzBonanza.