Jeremy Lin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and there is a growing speculation the Los Angeles Lakers might let go of the playmaker, who is having a rocky season this year.
Lin, who is playing in the final season of his three-year deal worth $25.1 million he signed in 2012, was acquired by the Lakers in a trade with the Houston Rockets in the offseason.
The 26-year-old playmaker was named starter after the Lakers lost veteran point guard Steve Nash to a season-ending injury before the 2014-15 season began, but Lin has yet to reach expectation, which is creating speculation that the Lakers will not offer a new deal this summer.
Should the Lakers decide to part ways with Lin in the offseason, reports indicated that Lin might get an offer from the New York Knicks, where his famous 'Linsanity' moment happened in 2012.
According to Paul Fagan of Daily Knicks, the Knicks should make a run at signing Lin this offseason. Fagan pointed out that the Knicks should address their need for a point guard and Lin could be the right man for the job.
Aside from the fact that Lin will not be as expensive as the other point guards who will be available this summer like Rajon Rondo and Goran Dragic, Fagan is one of the analysts who believe the former Harvard University standout is a perfect fit to the triangle offense the Knicks are running under head coach Derek Fisher.
"In triangle, the point guard is the least important player," Fagan pointed out. "That means the Knicks can't spend too much here. And there's one option that just seems perfect. Jeremy Lin is the right man for the job? He possesses all the qualities a triangle point should."
Lin, who is averaging 10.8 points to go along with 4.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game this season, is also known for his aggressiveness, and Fagan believes the California native could provide the energy the current roster lacks this season.
However, it is unclear at this point if Lin will also be interested in moving to New York and play under a structured offense. Earlier this month, Lin was asked about his plans, but declined to answer questions related to his impending free agency, saying that he will only think about his new deal after the season.
"I'm not going to answer any of those free agency questions until after the season. I'll discuss that later," Lin told Los Angeles Times.
