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Veteran guard Jeremy Lin saw his 2017-18 season come to an abrupt end in the Brooklyn Nets’ season opener on Wednesday after rupturing the patellar tendon in his right knee. After undergoing successful surgery to repair the injury, Lin looked to be in positive spirit as he was poking fun at his surgical cap in […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin has been ruled out for the season after suffering a ruptured patella tendon of his right knee during a season-opening loss against the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lin first suffered the injury after landing awkwardly on a drive to the basket during the fourth quarter, immediately […]

The injury bug continues to victimize players this early in the NBA season. Just a day after the Boston Celtics lost Gordon Hayward, another starter appeared to have suffered a devastating lower-body ailment, as Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin incurred what looked like a serious knee injury during a 140-131 loss to the Indiana […]

Earlier this week, the Philadelphia 76ers made a huge splash move by inking big man Joel Embiid to a massive five-year, $148 million extension. Although there are several injury protection provisions in the deal, it is a huge commitment from the 76ers to a player that has shown huge upside on the court. This is […]

Since the 2017 NBA Draft, the bulk of the talk around the Brooklyn Nets has centered about how the newly formed backcourt dynamic of D’Angelo Russell and Jeremy Lin will operate this upcoming season. Head coach Kenny Atkinson recently compared this situation to how a quarterback and running back in football communicate with each other. […]

Retired NBA player Kenyon Martin grabbed headlines last week after his controversial comments about Jeremy Lin’s hair. In a now-deleted video on Instagram, the 39-year-old suggested that the Brooklyn Nets point guard shouldn’t have dreadlocks because he isn’t black. Martin has since clarified his statement and emphasized it was meant to be a joke. He […]

Former NBA player Kenyon Martin wants to make things clear about his comments on Jeremy Lin’s latest hairstyle. Martin recently drew flak after he said that Lin’s new dreadlocks are inappropriate for a player who is not African-American. He even got the ire of rapper Lil B aka The BasedGod, known for putting a “curse” […]

Kenyon Martin caused quite a stir recently when he fired some shots directed at Jeremy Lin and his current hairstyle. With Lin now sporting dreadlocks, the former NBA pro made his thoughts about it known and even said that his hairstyle choice is inappropriate for a player who is not African American in an Instagram […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin added himself to the list of supporters of Stephen Curry’s decision not to attend the White House visit, as customary per reigning champion. Lin, who played his first season with the Warriors after going undrafted in 2010, was supportive of the team’s strong stance against Donald Trump’s actions. “It’s […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson is confident in D’Angelo Russell and Jeremy Lin’s ability to play together in smaller two-point-guard lineups this season. Atkinson told Brian Lewis of the New York Post that he sees Russell and Lin as a good combination that fits with how he wants to play. “They’re two good guys […]

Brooklyn Nets star Jeremy Lin is making good use of his down time before the start of the NBA season. Lin has revealed more about his hobbies and is excited to have partnered with Turner Sports and IMG on a special Esports program. ELEAGUE is a premium Esports tournament and content brand from Turner Sports which […]

During the recent reveal of the National Basketball Players Association award winners, the category of Teammate of the Year was announced for the East and Western Conference, and each team had one player representative that received the award. For the Brooklyn Nets, guard Randy Foye took home the trophy. There were no arguments from teammates […]

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a great move before the 2017 NBA Draft. In a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, they got D’Angelo Russell, sending Brook Lopez and a late first rounder the other way. Russell is a former second pick who has a lot of potential, and could be a building block for […]

The Brooklyn Nets have become one of the bottom dwelling teams in the league following back-to-back 60-loss seasons. However, this hasn’t derailed veteran guard Jeremy Lin from making a bold proclamation during a recent interview while arriving in Taiwan on Saturday, according to Nets Daily. “We’re making the playoffs. I don’t care what anybody else […]

It was revealed last week that there is a 14-year-old basketball player that shares the same name with Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin This has finally caught the attention of the 28-year-old, who tweeted out on Thursday his excitement about there being a young basketball prospect that holds the same name as him. Oh btw this might be the […]

Despite having no picks in last month’s draft, the Brooklyn Nets managed to add some key pieces to their roster via trades. Following the arrival of D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov, the team was able to bring in former Toronto Raptors swingman DeMarre Carroll to further improve their lineup. Jeremy Lin recently spoke about his […]

Following the trade of D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, there has been much said about the former second overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft. Most of those rumblings haven’t exactly been positive, with concern for his maturity level as well as a perceived lack of leadership skills. During a recent interview with Jared Greenberg of […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin is known mainly for two things: ‘Linsanity‘, and as a man who finds dozens of ways to alter his hairstyle. Last Friday, USA Today’s Alysha Tsuji took to Twitter to let the world know what the do-savvy Lin’s next hair-raising endeavor is: JEREMY LIN HAIR UPDATE pic.twitter.com/hExWUv2hMY — Alysha […]

D’Angelo Russell’s unexpected move to the Brooklyn Nets caught a lot of fans by surprise — including Jeremy Lin, who is the team’s undisputed starter at point guard, who may  now have to contend for his spot with the entry of the 21-year-old. Instead of feeling that he now has competition, the Harvard product made it known, via […]

In his first season with the Brooklyn Nets, things didn’t exactly pan out the way Jeremy Lin had initially hoped for due to dealing with injuries while the team floundered to finish with the worst record in the league. During a recent interview with a Chinese website named JD.com, Lin stated that several of his former teammates […]

Before he became the famous Asian-American professional basketball player that he is now, it wasn’t all good times for Jeremy Lin. He faced a lot of racist remarks growing up, and the worst ones were during his college days. The Brooklyn Nets point guard recently made an appearance on the “Outside Shot with Randy Foye“ […]

Writing slogans or a loved one’s name, has become a common occurrence for NBA players. These handwritten messages serve as a constant reminder during a game of what is motivating or is especially meaningful to a player. But wanting these types of messages to be even more ingrained in his mind during a game, Brooklyn […]

The lowly Brooklyn Nets currently sit at the bottom of the NBA standings with a record of 8-25. The team are desperately missing the scoring punch and leadership of their point guard Jeremy Lin. Unfortunately for Nets fans, there isn’t a clear idea of when he will be returning. Lin will not feature in the Nets […]

The Houston Rockets facing off against the Brooklyn Nets Monday night had a special story of its own. Coach Mike D’Antoni reunited with Nets coach Kenny Atkinson with Jeremy Lin on the court since the three had worked together in New York back in 2011. It was special for Atkinson because he had earned his first assistant coaching […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin will make his return from injury against his former team, the Houston Rockets, on Monday night. Lin missed a near-six weeks with a strained left hamstring, making his latest on-court appearance on Nov. 2 against the Detroit Pistons. “I think I can appreciate it a little bit more having been […]

Brooklyn Nets offseason addition Jeremy Lin will miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Thursday. He suffered the injury during the first half of Wednesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The Nets managed their second win of the season after a 109-101 result over the Pistons, but the loss of Lin was the […]

Brooklyn Nets‘ point guard Jeremy Lin was forced to leave in the first half of their game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain and did not return. #Nets injury update: Jeremy Lin will not return to tonight's game due to a strained left hamstring. — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 3, […]

Brooklyn Nets‘ guard Jeremy Lin is giving back to his alma mater. Harvard University announced on Wednesday that the 28-year-old will make a $1 million donation for the renovation of their basketball arena, Lavietes Pavillion, and financial aid for undergraduates. Lin talked about what his donation means to him and how the school has prepared […]

Now that he’s back in New York, with the Brooklyn Nets, Jeremy Lin wants to do great things to bring him closer to the fans. He recently teamed up with Comedy Central to create a comedic skit titled “Viralocity.” The parody starts with the comedians trying to convince Linsanity to act as a baller dressed like […]

When Jeremy Lin decided to sign with the Brooklyn Nets this summer following his ‘favorite season in the NBA’ with the Charlotte Hornets, many questioned his motives. Why would Lin want to join the lowly ranked franchise after a year of proving critics wrong by leading Charlotte’s second unit? Lin was able to average 11.7 […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 2016-2017 prospects may not be too enticing, but Randy Foye reveals one thing fans should keep an eye on. Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, the veteran guard could not hold back his excitement over what he foresees as a breakout campaign for Jeremy Lin. “We have been playing in the backcourt for […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock over the last week or so, you will be aware of the lewd comments caught on tape during Donald Trump’s appearance on ‘Access Hollywood’ 11 years ago. Since the footage was unearthed, the Republican presidential candidate has dismissed his words as “locker-room talk.” Who knows locker-room banter better […]

Jeremy Lin‘s move to the Brooklyn Nets has led to various responses. Some say it’s a good ploy since he has the chance to run a team with nothing to lose, while others do not think he’s the player who should take on this big role. But the Harvard product has a believer who has […]

Even since Kevin Durant made the free agency decision to join the Golden State Warriors, there has been much speculation about what exactly the team can achieve with the superstar on its roster. The Warriors managed to break the Chicago Bulls’ regular season record of overall wins, winning 73 games and losing only 9, during the […]

One of the hardest things for a free agent to deal with is picking out the right situation. Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin was faced with that same dilemma this offseason, because it’s not always about the money or the destination as it’s often portrayed — but the place that gives the best opportunity for […]

New York Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony was his blunt self on Friday, when he was asked if the Brooklyn Nets signing Jeremy Lin was making him “the face” of the franchise. “What do I think about it? … He is the face of that franchise, believe it or not. He came up, they paid him and […]

The NBA preseason just started, and Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin has already won a vote for Shaqtin a fool. To make things clear, Lin had a great game. He scored 21 points in the matchup versus the Detroit Pistons, and even put up a couple of dazzling moves, like the one below. Another look 👀 @JLin7 making […]

Started from the University of Harvard and ending up today as a role player in the NBA, the range of Jeremy Lin‘s story has expanded and touched not only basketball fans but the whole world of sports as well. The fact that he combined, and maintained in a high level, academics and basketball has already inspired […]

Jeremy Lin signed with the Brooklyn Nets this summer in free agency, taking him back to where Linsanity all began. Although he feels as though his emergence for the New York Knicks wouldn’t have been a headline-grabbing story if he wasn’t Asian-American. At the Nets’ media day, the 28-year-old point guard spoke about the phenomenon […]