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Linsanity may very well be on its way back to the NBA. Jeremy Lin announced in tearful video his desire to return to the league that made him an international star. The 32-year old shared the news to his 7 million followers on Weibo, a Twitter-like social media platform in China. Lin expressed the difficulty […]

Add former NBA player Jeremy Lin to those impressed by Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr.’s statement game in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 6-foot-10 forward was the subject of headlines entering Friday’s match following his unsavory comments about not getting enough touches in their last game. A lot of people felt […]

If you thought that they play soft basketball out in China then you are absolutely mistaken. Just ask former NBA guard Jeremy Lin, who has recently called out the Chinese Basketball Association for what he deems to be a lack of protection for players during games. Jeremy Lin, who recently plies his trade with Chinese […]

You might be surprised to see just how much NBA players like video games. When they’re not on the court, a lot of players actually love to bring their A-Game to the virtual world. Besides obviously favoring NBA 2K as one of the games they usually play, a lot of other games such as Fortnite […]

During the 2014-15 season, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant showed up to practice once while injured to say goodbye to some of the players he thought were about to get traded at the 2015 trade deadline. However, this wasn’t a tearful goodbye. Instead, the late Lakers icon was saying goodbye in “Black Mamba” fashion, […]

Jeremy Lin is the owner of one of the most compelling narratives in the history of the NBA. From a virtually unknown player, the 6-foot-3 point guard became a household name practically overnight. He made such a tremendous impact during his time with the New York Knicks, that his amazing rise to fame even earned […]

Jeremy Lin’s run in Madison Square Garden was short but memorable, so much so that the new York Knicks and the MSG Network decided to hold “Linsanity” Week during the tough self-isolation period. In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Lin revealed that he was “floored” when he first got the call from his agent […]

Jeremy Lin made quite a splash during his memorable run in the 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks. So much so, that his incredible spell of performances earned its very own moniker: “Linsanity.” Recently, the 6-foot-3 guard opened up about his time in The Big Apple. According to the then starting Knicks point guard, […]

Jeremy Lin’s breakout with the New York Knicks during the 2011-12 NBA season remains one of the most unlikely rises in basketball history. With downtime due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lin revealed an interesting tidbit from around that time in his career: he actually wanted a lower offer from the Houston Rockets in restricted free […]

Former New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin will match the team’s donation for its COVID-19 relief. Lin delivered a special message to Knicks fans on the team’s official Twitter account: “New York, you guys will always have a special place in my heart …” @JLin7 with a message to New York. #LinsanityWeek pic.twitter.com/DvIMeKFrbW — […]

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin was not pleased with how President Donald Trump addressed the nation via Twitter, calling the novel coronavirus a “Chinese Virus,” a term that unfairly blamed the spread of this pandemic on the people of China. Lin, who has Chinese heritage, was quick to tweet-quote Trump, denouncing him for racist intent: […]

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin pledged $1 million on Monday in an effort to help the fight against the coronavirus, according to AFP. Lin, who became famous with the Knicks in 2012 with the “Linsanity” era, will donate $500,000, but he isn’t stopping there. The 31-year-old will also match all donations up to an additional […]

The image we have of NBA players is that they are some of the toughest, strongest, and most resolute individuals in the planet. That’s why it’s extra funny whenever we get to see some of them getting scared — for a change. Below we’ve complied 10 of the best and most hilarious moments in which […]

Jeremy Lin says he’s safely returned to China to finish off the rest of the Chinese Basketball Association season. Lin is averaging 24.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game in 30 games for the Beijing Ducks. The CBA suspended play in January. But Lin and other American players are returning to finish the […]

Former New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin accused United States President Donald Trump of “empowering racism” in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic terrorizing the entire world. Lin, who is currently signed with the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association after nine seasons in the NBA, took offense to Trump words after the […]

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin is once again in the news for the right reasons. Lin, who already pledged $150,000 to fight the coronavirus in China, will donate an additional $150,000 to the United States Fund for UNICEF. The NBA champion wrote this on Instagram: “As Tupac once said, it’s time for some changes – […]

Former NBA point guard Jeremy Lin has announced a donation to fight the coronavirus. Lin will be donating money to get medical equipment to Wuhan, China: With my bball foundation in China, we’ve donated 1 million RMB to get medical equipment to Wuhan. I’ll also be donating an additional $150,000 towards fighting this virus. Let’s […]

Up until this point, there are still more than a few folks who are questioning what type of chemistry James Harden and Russell Westbrook will have for a new-look Houston Rockets side. For his part, head coach Mike D’Antoni appears to be confident that this new partnership will work. As a matter of fact, the […]

Former Toronto Raptors point guard Jeremy Lin is on a mission to prove that he can still play in the NBA. Lin scored 40 points in his debut with the Beijing Ducks during a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) preseason game against the Zhejiang Lions on Sunday: Jeremy Lin has 40 points and 6 rebounds in […]

Jeremy Lin is now officially out of the NBA after signing up to play for the Chinese Basketball Association. He’s more than excited to start the next phase of his career in an entirely new country. While the former Toronto Raptor and one-time NBA champion would have loved to play for the league this season, […]

As part of a recent press conference, former NBA guard Jeremy Lin noted that he is still open to the idea of playing for the Chinese National Team. Via rappler.com: “It’s definitely something that’s always on my radar,” the 31-year-old Lin said at his first press conference since joining the Beijing Shougang Ducks of the […]

Andrew Yang, a candidate for President in 2020, is the only member of the sprawling field in the Democratic primary who regularly tweets about the NBA. While the overlap between basketball fans and likely voters in the Democratic primary is strong, it won’t be enough to tip the balance of the election one way or […]

In light of his decision to sign with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association, Jeremy Lin decided to send out a heartfelt thank you message to his friends and family in the NBA community. Lin, now 31 years of age, played for several teams throughout his tenure in the NBA. However, most fans […]

Linsanity is about to take over Beijing. NBA champion Jeremy Lin announced via Red Lantern Digital Media that he is officially taking his talents to the Chinese Basketball Association and will join the Beijing Ducks this upcoming season: 🇨🇳Beijing, I'm coming! 🏀 @JLin7 made his announcement on Douyin today as former NBA star signs for […]

Jeremy Lin heading to China seems more likely now after failing to secure a deal with an NBA team this offseason. Per Sportando, Lin is reportedly in advanced talks with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. It was not revealed whether or not there is an imminent deal between the two parties at […]

It might not be too long before Jeremy Lin finds a job, but if he does, it might not even be in the NBA. The 30-year-old point guard is reportedly receiving several offers from the Chinese Basketball Association, with strong interest to have him bring his talents to the other side of the world, according […]

Free agent guard Jeremy Lin has had a tough go finding a job in the NBA during the past six weeks of free agency, and while the 30-year-old could still find a suitor if he waits long enough, he hasn’t closed the door on a chance to play in China. “Of course I am thinking […]

Former Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin, now a free agent, is not backing away from some emotional and controversial comments made during an hour-long speaking engagement in Taiwan — which saw the veteran guard break down as he explained how he felt the NBA had given up on him and his skills. Now a week […]

After an emotionally charged speech from former Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin, there has been an outpouring of support for the free-agent guard. Among those who had only positives to say about Lin was former teammate and backcourt partner Fred VanVleet. TMZ Sports caught up with VanVleet as he was leaving a restaurant and asked […]

Nick Young expressed his support to Jeremy Lin, saying that he should not lose hope despite not getting a new deal from any team this offseason. Young took to Twitter to encourage Lin to stay positive because there are many people who feel the same way. The veteran shooting guard said that he is also […]

Jeremy Lin is still without a team one month after free agency opened. Up to this point, there have been little to no reports about any team having interest in signing him. His defensive struggles and injury issues are some of the main reasons why teams are moving away from him, but according to an […]

Jeremy Lin may very well be left with no better choice than to continue his professional basketball career overseas this season. If he indeed goes that route, though, it seems very unlikely he’ll play for Euroleague power CSKA Moscow despite recent reports suggesting the club was interested in signing the veteran guard. Andrey Kartashov of […]

A potential deal between former Toronto Raptors point guard Jeremy Lin and Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow has fallen apart, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. The newly minted NBA champion is simply not interested in making a deal in Europe, still holding out one last hope to crack a spot on an NBA roster. Carchia […]

The Houston Rockets and general manager Daryl Morey already had a good idea of what Jeremy Lin was capable of before the 2010 NBA draft. Morey opened up about their scouting report on Lin on Michael Lewis’ 2016 book titled “The Undoing Project.” On the book, Morey claimed their model told them that Lin belongs […]

It wasn’t long ago that Jeremy Lin had forged an NBA career completely independent of his star-turning tenure with the New York Knicks. “Linsanity” was never going to last. That was clear from almost the very beginning of Lin taking the basketball world by storm with the New York Knicks in 2011-12, and affirmed to […]

It didn’t take long after Jeremy Lin’s controversial comments on his own free agency for a former NBA player to chime in with an offer to join the BIG3. This time it was longtime league hopeful Nate Robinson, who also tried his luck in the G League after 11 NBA seasons in hopes to make […]

It’s been almost an entire month since free agency opened, and there are still some notable players who haven’t signed with a team yet. One of them is Jeremy Lin. The Asian-American point guard spent last season playing for the Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors. He won his first career championship with the latter, […]

The NBA’s free-agent market has cooled considerably in recent weeks, but one player who is still available is Jeremy Lin. However, Marc Stein of The New York Times reports that teams have soured a bit on Lin due to concerns over his mobility and athleticism: Q: Why hasn’t Jeremy Lin been signed? Maybe he’s just a […]

Former Atlanta Hawks guard Jeremy Lin is having a tough time during free agency this summer, still without a team to ink him to a new deal. In a semi-viral clip that made the rounds on the internet on Sunday, Lin becomes emotional when describing his present situation as a free agent without an interested […]