“Ended up letting him go last year, and we’re excited for him and how he blossomed in New York. And we’re thrilled to have him back in Houston.”HOUSTON -- Jeremy Lin figured he'd be having this kind of news conference in New York.Instead, he was talking about his new deal with the Houston Rockets on Thursday on the same practice court where he worked in virtual anonymity seven months ago before he was waived. Lin Nike Air Max 90 pBlazers' passionate fans, Batum's agent claimed that his client grew disenchanted with the way he was used by former coach Nate McMillan. Batum was looking for more freedom to go to the rim on offense, and more of an opportunity to display his athleticism, which is why he was hoping to come to Minnesota and play in Adelman's more wide-open offense.Batum, who is entering his fifth season and averaged 13.9 points and 4.6
became a Rocket again when the Knicks decided not to match Houston's three-year, $25 million offer.Lin Gives Rockets BoostIf Jeremy Lin, the Rockets get a player that posted higher averages than their point guards last season -- Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic -- in both points and assists per 36 minutes last season."It's Nike Air Max srebounds last year, and the Blazers also hit a road block in January, when Portland declined to extend a long-term contract. The Blazers told Batum all along that they wanted to bring him back, but also wanted the cap flexibility to make other moves.After missing out on center Roy Hibbert when their max offer was matched by Indiana, the Blazers appear to be moving forward with Batum, big man LaMarcus Aldridge, shooting guard
o been an unbelievable ride," Lin said. "Just a lot of things I didn't expect to happen, in terms of just the way last season went. I still have to kind of remind myself that this is all actually happening, sometimes. But it's a huge blessing. I can't believe how it all shaped up and for me to be here right now. I'm Nike Air Max Wes Matthews and rookie point guard Damian Lillard as they try to retool in the powerful Western Conference.Olshey said he has been in constant contact with Batum, talking almost every day through the process and wasn't concerned about Batum's stated desire to play in Minnesota."He's always expressed a
definitely excited and thankful."Lin said he expected to be re-signed by the Knicks after he electrified the Big Apple last season before he was sidelined by a knee injury. Shortly after the Knicks officially declined to match, Lin was quoted on SI.com as saying, "Honestly, I preferred New York."Lin said the question he Christian Louboutin Sale desire to come back to Portland," Olshey said. "His agent did what he needed to do, which is get him the best possible deal for his client. He feels like he did that. Nicolas got his deal, we got our player back and we'll move on."In some ways, losing out on Batum will still help the Wolves. They have more than $14
answered was set in the context of before the start of the free agency period."The question was, 'Going into free agency, which team did you prefer?'" Lin said. "Before July 1, I didn't even know what teams were interested in me. But all I was hearing was, 'You're going back to New York.' At that time, before free Monster Beats Solo million in cap room now, and are expected to announce agreements with former Blazers guard Brandon Roy and Russian guard Alexey Shved in the coming days.Minnesota also is interested in Celtics restricted free agent Greg Stiemsma, Lakers power forward Jordan Hill and is expected to pursue Rockets free agent Courtney Lee
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