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Jeremy Lin | Guard

Team: Houston Rockets
Age / DOB:  (24) / 8/23/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 200
College: Harvard
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If the Rockets convince Dwight Howard to sign with them this summer, they may attempt a sign-and-trade sending Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik to L.A.
We'll dub this "informed speculation," as Marc Stein and Ramona Shelburne report that "the threat of the James Harden-led Rockets signing Howard away from L.A. is very real ... which means the Lakers will eventually be getting a sign-and-trade pitch from Houston." The Rockets' end goal would be teaming Howard with Chris Paul, a pie-in-the-sky scenario which we won't delve into further. Jun 16 - 5:54 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin revealed that he wouldn't mind coming off the bench next season if he plays the right "role."

Lin cited Jarrett Jack as an example of a bench player who plays starter's minutes, but it's clear Lin doesn't want to become an afterthought or backup in Houston. "I don't think your role is limited to starting or coming off the bench," he said. "So it just depends." According to CSN Houston, there are "no signs that Lin is headed to the bench."
Source: CSN Houston
May 7 - 9:00 AM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) played 13 minutes in Friday's Game 6 loss, scoring three points on 1-of-4 shooting with one rebound and one block.

Clearly Lin would have played more if he was at full strength, especially with Patrick Beverley (eight points, zero assists, 32 minutes) unable to get anything real going tonight. Lin exceeded many people's expectations this season, but at the same time he didn't blow them away.
May 4 - 12:45 AM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Updating a previous item, Jeremy Lin (chest) was going through shootaround on Thursday, the first time he'd done so since Game 2, and he'll play off the bench for Friday's Game 6.

With Lin and Carlos Delfino (foot) less than 100 percent, Patrick Beverley and Francisco Garcia will continue to see extended minutes. It's not clear just how much Lin will actually play, but the starting five is expected to remain the same, meaning Beverley and Garcia will start with Chandler Parsons, James Harden and Omer Asik rounding out the lineup.
Related: Francisco Garcia, Carlos Delfino, Patrick Beverley
Source: Jason Friedman on Twitter
May 3 - 11:24 AM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) has not practiced in a week, but he is scheduled to increase his workouts for the first time since injuring his chest on Friday.

Lin will apparently go through contact practice to determine just how far he's come, and he hasn't even taken contact since the chest injury, so he was never really close to playing in Game 4 or Game 5 despite what he's said. Lin wants to play in Game 6, but as has been the case, the training staff will make the final call. Either way, Patrick Beverley will see plenty of time on the floor.
Related: Patrick Beverley
Source: Houston Chronicle
May 3 - 10:29 AM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) will increase his workouts Thursday and hopes to add contact, according to coach Kevin McHale.

Lin says he was held out of Games 4 and 5 by the team but it should be noted he exited Game 3 of his own volition. McHale said the Rockets will wait to see how Lin's body responds to the increased workouts before deciding whether he'll play in Game 6. If Lin does return, McHale has some very intriguing lineup decisions to make given the way the Rockets' have performed since he's been out, particularly in Game 5.
Related: Patrick Beverley, Francisco Garcia
Source: Jonathan Feigen on Twitter
May 2 - 2:54 PM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin revealed that the Rockets have "taken away" his freedom "to choose whether I play or not," after he was ruled out for a second consecutive game.

Lin said he would have played in both Game 4 and Game 5 if it were up to him, but we're finding that a little hard to believe after he tapped out of Game 3 voluntarily. Lin has time to get right in advance of Game 6, but after two wins without Lin, Kevin McHale will have some interesting choices to make if Lin is ready to play.
Source: Houston Chronicle
May 2 - 10:36 AM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) said that he will not play against the Thunder on Wednesday.

It's a bit unusual that a chest bruise would cost a player multiple playoff games, but Lin was in some serious pain in the 18 minutes he played in Game 3. Patrick Beverley will get some extra minutes and Francisco Garcia is likely to draw another start.
Related: Francisco Garcia, Patrick Beverley
Source: Mark Berman on Twitter
May 1 - 8:17 PM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) did not participate in shootaround on Wednesday and remains a game-time decision vs. the Thunder.

Lin did conditioning and shooting drills on Tuesday, but he was shooting with his left hand, a sign that he's still not comfortable with the pain in his chest. It wouldn't surprise us to see him sit out a second straight game, but Lin will be a true game-time decision. Patrick Beverley will see extended minutes if Lin can't suit up. Even if Lin does suit up, he'll see "spot duty," according to Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston.
Related: Patrick Beverley
Source: Jason Friedman on Twitter
May 1 - 12:42 PM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) did conditioning and shooting drills on Tuesday, but he remains a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 5 vs. the Thunder.

Lin didn't play in Game 4, but he'll have a chance to return because the Rockets extended their season by at least one more game. Francisco Garcia started on Monday without Lin, and if the PG sits again, it's likely Garcia will draw another start.
Related: Francisco Garcia
Source: Jason Friedman on Twitter
Apr 30 - 1:46 PM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (bruised chest) will not play in Game 4 on Monday.

He played just 18 minutes on Saturday and was visibly bothered by his injured chest throughout the game. Francisco Garcia will move into the starting lineup and he's been a pleasant surprise for the Rockets this postseason. Patrick Beverly should also be called upon for more offensive chances, but most the scoring burden will be on James Harden as the Rockets try and extend this series.
Related: Francisco Garcia, Patrick Beverley, James Harden
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Apr 29 - 8:01 PM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) did not take part in shootaround, but he remains a game-time call for Monday's Game 4 vs. OKC.

Lin said he felt "a little better," but that really doesn't shed any light on his availability. He lasted just 18 minutes before tapping out in Game 3 and it wouldn't surprise us to see him sit Game 4 out if he can't be effective. The Rockets will lean even harder on Patrick Beverley in the backcourt if Lin sits with guys like Francisco Garcia and Carlos Delfino also seeing some more minutes in unorthodox lineups.
Related: Patrick Beverley, Carlos Delfino, Francisco Garcia
Source: Jason Friedman on Twitter
Apr 29 - 11:40 AM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) will be a game-time decision for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.

He tapped out after just 18 minutes of action and was grimacing throughout Saturday evening. Patrick Beverley would take over as the starter and would need to turn in a better effort than Saturday's 3-of-10 shooting, especially when Derek Fisher is covering him.
Related: Patrick Beverley
Source: Jason Friedman on Twitter
Apr 28 - 2:59 PM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin was bothered a bruised chest in Saturday's loss to the Thunder and had two points, one assist and one turnover in 18 minutes.

He checked out at the 7:09 mark in the third quarter and did not return. Lin was dealing with his chest bruise in warmups and he was sporting a big ice pack on his chest for most of the second half. Patrick Beverley (six points, three assists and one block) took over most of the point guard duties, but wasn't able to follow up his strong Game 2, shooting 3-of-10 from the field on Saturday. Lin could miss Game 4 on Monday.
Related: Patrick Beverley
Apr 28 - 12:41 AM
Jeremy Lin - G - Rockets

Jeremy Lin (chest) will play against the Thunder in Saturday night's Game 3.

He should be able to handle his normal amount of playing time with just a muscle bruise. The Rockets made Game 2 very close and with Russell Westbrook (knee) out for the playoffs, this could become an interesting series. Lin will matchup against Reggie Jackson and the point guards will both attempt to attack the basket.
Source: Jonathan Feigen on Twitter
Apr 27 - 8:34 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Jeremy Lin
2Patrick Beverley
3Aaron Brooks
SG1James Harden
2Carlos Delfino
3James Anderson
SF1Chandler Parsons
2Francisco Garcia
3Terrence Jones
PF1Greg Smith
2Donatas Motiejunas
3Thomas Robinson
4Royce White
5Tim Ohlbrecht
C1Omer Asik