Jeremy Lin gives BIG NBA comeback update and it involves the Warriors G League team

Weeks ago, reports spoke about Jeremy Lin's plans to join Golden State Warriors falling through. With Klay Thompson out for ar season, team has been signing a few players like Kelly Oubre Jr. However, recent reports suggest that Lin might still be able to play for Warriors if he signs with ir G League affiliate. 

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Jeremy Lin G League contract to be finalized soom?

According to a recent report by Athletic's Shams Charania, plans to sign Lin might still be on for Warriors. Lin, 32, is expected to sign with Warriors' G League team — Santa Cruz Warriors. contract, per reports, will be with league itself.

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Last week, NBA and G League started a new exception — which allows a player to sign with a mir league by its own while being assigned to NBA team. As per New York Times' Marc Stein, move was also termed Jeremy Lin rules by money as he would be first player to sign with it.

Like NBA last year, G League will also look to continue ir games in a bubble environment. Many reports state that Walt Disney World will be used by team once again, which is where NBA completed ir 2019-20 season after COVID-19 induced hiatus.

Lin, aa of w, is also t eligible for a two-way contract. In order to accommodate Taiwanese-American, NBA will have to release a player. As a result, Lin has a chance rejoin NBA through G League. 

Before joining Beijing Ducks (Chinese Basketball Association), Lin had played in NBA for 10 years. He started his career with Golden State Warriors in 2010 and playing his last season with Toronto Raptors (2018-19) off bench. t staying with one team for more than two years, Lin has also played with New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornet, Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks. 

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Jeremy Lin China stats

While he tried to make a comeback earlier, his clearance from International Basketball Federation (FIBA) did t arrive on time. As a result, earlier plans revolving around Warriors signing him fell through. While with Beijing Ducks, Lin scored 22.3 points per game, while shooting 49.1% from field and 33.8% from three-point line. 

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