News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin was unable to play in Wednesday's Game 5 in Miami as he continues to recover from knee surgery, and with the Knicks succumbing to the Heat, he now has to wait until next season to return to the court. However, before that can happen, Lin will have to deal with free agency, as he is an unrestricted free agent this summer. Lin, who rose from obscurity to briefly join the ranks of the NBA’s elite this season, finished with averages of 14.6 points and 6.2 assists in 35 games played. He shot 44.6 percent from the field and 32.0 percent from the field, however those numbers do not accurately reflect how well he played in his 25 starts. Lin took the league by storm in those 25 starts, averaging 18.2 points and 7.7 assists while averaging 34 minutes per game before suffering what would prove to be a season-ending cartilage tear in his knee.
Analysis: Lin should be completely healed in time for the start of free agency in July, and while the Knicks are expected to retain him after giving him his breakout chance this season, it will be interesting to see how the bidding goes when he gets to the market. The Knicks, capped out with their three max-salary players, can only offer Lin a limited contract, so if some other interested team decides to do so, they may be able to swoop in and overwhelm the phenom from Harvard. The best possible outcome for Lin's free agency would likely to be return to New York, where the plethora of offensive options will make life easier for him, however his Fantasy value will likely depend in some part on his eventual landing spot. Lin's eventual Draft Day value will be interesting to watch next season, as he played like a first-round pick before the injury but has almost no track record to back him up. He will likely go in the early-middle rounds on Draft Day next season.
News: With the Knicks fighting off elimination on Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Heat, guard Jeremy Lin is a possible option for Game 5 on Wednesday. The Knicks lost starting point guard Baron Davis on Sunday, so the need for a point guard grows even greater, and the pressure on Lin to return from knee surgery grows as well. He has been working out with the team in recent days, and his teammates have expressed confidence in his ability o return. "I think he can come back, he's looked good. It just depends on how confident he is (with the injury)," Steve Novak said.
Analysis: If he is able to get on the floor on Wednesday, it would likely be in a somewhat limited capacity, as he has not played since the end of March. We are starting to reach the front end of his recovery time, so this would be a rushed return, to be certain. Lin has been working out, and his status for Wednesday will be determined prior to game time. Fantasy owners in postseason formats could get a boost for Lin if he plays, however he is a risky start at this point.
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin spoke to the media for the first time since the postseason began, telling the New York Post on Sunday that he hopes to return in time for Game 4 on Sunday against the Heat, after participating in shootaround and practice on Saturday and Sunday. “Yesterday I felt pretty good, I could do a lot more than I thought I could,’’ Lin said. “It was just two days ago I just started running. It happened really fast. But today I took a step back. We’ll see. When I come back I want to create energy and be aggressive,’’ said Lin, who had knee surgery one month ago.
Analysis: He ruled himself out for Games 2 and 3, however it is a big step that he has been participating in practice and thinks he could return. While he expressed a considerable amount of doubt about the chances of return, that he is even considering it shows the kind of progress that he has made. Even if he returns, it would be unlikely that he makes a big impact so soon after surgery, so consider him a risky play in postseason formats if he does get healthy.
News: The Knicks face a tremendous challenge in getting out of the first round of the playoffs, as they get set to face the heavily-favored Heat starting on Saturday, however on Thursday the team indicated that if they do manage to upset Miami, they could have another boost waiting for them. Guard Jeremy Lin was back on the court working out on Wednesday, and coach Mike Woodson told ESPN.com that he thinks Lin could return from knee surgery if the Knicks get to the second round. "I'd like to think if we're able to get out of this first round, he should be ready for the second round, I would think," Woodson said. "But that's not for me to determine. He's got to come to us, along with the doctors, and say that the knee feels fine and he's confident that he can cut and do things that he once did. Then, we'll put him back in uniform."
Analysis: That sounds awfully optimistic for a player who suffered a meniscus tear less than a month ago and whose movement was describe as “methodical” and “ginger” by the report. Still, it is a good sign that Lin is starting to recover, even if he does not make it back during the postseason. It looks like he will be fully recovered as expected by the summer, when the Knicks will need to make an incredibly difficult decision with his future, as the dynamic point guard is set to be a free agent. Lin averaged 14.6 points and 6.2 assists per game while becoming a league-wide sensation – his jersey was the second-best selling in the league despite him starting just 25 games. He was not given a chance to sustain his success, so Fantasy owners need to wonder whether it was a flash in the pan, however he was too good this season not to target in the early-middle rounds on Draft Day.
News: New York guard Jeremy Lin said Sunday he feels “pretty good” after knee surgery but doesn’t think he will be available for the first round of the NBA playoffs. “I think unless something goes really well, I wouldn’t get there,” Lin said before the Knicks played the Bulls. Lin had surgery last Monday to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. The Knicks have said the expected recovery time is about six weeks. The playoffs begin April 28.
Analysis: Lin said he is working out on a bike and hopes to start running late next week. He is not ruling out a return if the Knicks advance in the postseason. “It depends on how far and how long it goes,” Lin said. “But obviously I want to get to 100 percent and then come back, hopefully see what I can do." Lin said doctors found no more damage during the surgery, which he called minor. With Lin sidelined, Baron Davis and Toney Douglas will continue to run the point for New York. Fantasy owners in seasonal formats should drop Lin for healthier options at this point.
News: The New York Post reports Saturday that Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (knee surgery) is targeting the first round of the NBA playoffs as his possible return to action. That said, his official timetable has him out until at least the second round of the playoffs.
Analysis: Lin's status is good news but New York has to actually make the playoffs first. They have a one-game lead at the moment. There are no guarantees that Lin will make it back at any point this season. Baron Davis and Toney Douglas continue to run the show for the Knicks. Lin is no longer helping Fantasy owners and can be dropped off most rosters at this point.
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has "successful'' surgery on Monday to repair a small meniscal tear in his left knee, reports the New York Post. The Knicks announced following the surgery that Lin will be sidelined for "approximately'' six weeks due to his injury. Lin averaged 18.2 points and 7.6 assists in 25 games as a starter this year.
Analysis: Everything went smooth during Lin's surgery Monday and now the 23-year-old will try to beat return to the court quicker than his expected timetable. However, it remains highly unlikely that he can return before the regular season ends as most reports have him being ready for the first-round of the playoffs as a best-case scenario. Keep an eye on his status moving forward. However, can be dropped in seasonal formats at this point in the year.
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (knee) could return to the court sooner than expected and rejoin the team in two to four weeks, a top orthopedic surgeon told the New York Post on Sunday. Lin, who is expected to have surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee early this week, was originally slated to miss six weeks, which covers the remainder of the regular season. "If they don’t see anything else wrong in surgery, just see the tear, typically you can get back in the NFL in two to four weeks and I’ve seen NBA players get back within that period," said Dr. Wellington Hsu, an orthopedic surgeon/assistant professor at Northwestern.
Analysis: This seems to be an ambitious timetable for the Knicks as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. The team's official schedule would get Lin back in action only if they advance to the second round of the playoffs. Obviously, there is no guarantee Lin's case will be expedited. "I think it all depends on rehab and how quickly he responds to the surgery," New York coach Mike Woodson said. "That’s something down the road that we just have to wait and see." Fantasy owners should look for Baron Davis to continue receiving additional playing time for the Knicks, while stashing Lin in deeper formats.
News: The Knicks announced that guard Jeremy Lin has a meniscus tear in his left knee and will be out for six weeks on Saturday. Lin, who has missed the past three games with his injury, said he will undergo arthroscopic sometime next week. “It’s disappointing for me,’’ Lin said. “It’s hard to watch the games. I want to be out there more than anything right now to help the team.’’
Analysis: Wow huge blow to the Knicks and Fantasy owners here, especially with the Fantasy playoffs now in full bloom. Look for Baron Davis and Iman Shumpert to receive the bulk if the minutes in his absence, so owners in need of a replacement should scoop one of those two up if available. The best case scenerio's have Lin returning sometime in May, so he can be dropped in all seasonal formats at this point in the season.
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin was ruled out for Friday's game at Atlanta because of a troublesome knee injury, according to the New York Post. Lin has now missed three games due to a sore left knee. "He’s out," coach Mike Woodson said. "Still day to day. Amar'e’s (Stoudemire) out. Had his epidural shot. He’s day to day with Lin. I have no idea when these guys are going to return, if they’re going to return. I just don’t know." Coach Mike Woodson also added Lin underwent an MRi on his knee, but the results were still not known.
Analysis: Woodson's diagnosis of Lin certainly didn't sound too promising as he is also likely to miss Saturday's game against Cleveland. However, Lin said he is hoping to return during the Knicks' next road trip and play either Tuesday at Indiana or Thursday at Orlando. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status and consider the fading star a quality option in most formats when healthy.
News:Newsday reports that Knicks guard Jeremy Lin is questionable again for Friday's game at Atlanta. The report says Lin's status will likely be determined at shootaround. Lin has missed two games due to a sore left knee. He is day to day.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should continue to monitor what happens with Lin, and hopefully he can play against the Hawks. He is a quality Fantasy option in all leagues when healthy, and we don't want to see him on the bench with the Fantasy playoffs near.
News: ESPN.com reports that Knicks guard Jeremy Lin missed Wednesday's game against Orlando. Lin has missed two games due to a sore left knee. He is day to day.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in all leagues should continue to monitor Lin's status, and hopefully he can return soon. Baron Davis will get a boost with Lin out, but we've seen what Lin can do when healthy and active, and hopefully this knee problem won't continue to linger, especially with the Fantasy playoffs approaching in the majority of leagues.
News:Newsday reports that Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin may not play Wednesday night against Orlando to let his sore knee rest for another game. Lin missed Monday's game against the Bucks and is considered day to day for the Knicks.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should continue to monitor what happens with Lin, and hopefully he can play against the Magic. He is a quality Fantasy option in all leagues when healthy, and we don't want to see him on the bench with the Fantasy playoffs near.
News: New York point guard Jeremy Lin missed Monday's game against the Bucks due to soreness in his knee, reports NBA.com. Lin is considered day to day for the Knicks. Lin left Saturday's game but expected to play on Monday at that point.
Analysis: Lin certainly hasn't played like he did when he first broke out for the Knicks of late. Still, averaging 14.8 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and a steal and 3-pointer per game over his last five, Lin is a worthy option in most Fantasy formats, when healthy. He should return shortly as this injury isn't expected to keep him out long.
News: Despite leaving Saturday's game against the Pistons in the third quarter with a knee injury, Knicks guard Jeremy Lin told the New York Post that he does expect to play on Monday against the Bucks.
Analysis: The Knicks would probably prefer not to risk their new-found star's health, however Monday's game has serious playoff implications, so he'll give it a go. Fantasy owners should be pleased to hear this news, as it means they can be comfortable keeping Lin active for Week 14 (March 26-April 1).
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin left Saturday’s game against the Pistons in the third quarter after suffering a right knee injury. Lin went to the locker room and returned to the bench just before the start of the fourth quarter, with what was diagnosed as soreness, however with the Knicks up big at the time, Lin’s presence was not needed in the final frame. Lin finished the game with 13 points on 3 of 6 shooting from the field, with just three assists to seven turnovers, however the Knicks won, 101-79.
Analysis: The injury certainly did not seem serious at the time, and the team likely would have allowed him to return to the court in the fourth quarter if the game had been on the line. Fantasy owners should obviously keep themselves aware of Lin’s status moving forward, as he will be re-evaluated on Sunday with the Knicks off. However at this point he is not expected to miss any time moving forward.
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin had an off night all around on Friday versus the Raptors. He scored just six points and dished out four assists in his 26 minutes of work. New York would lose to Toronto, 96-79. Lin shot 3 for 9 from the floor, missing all three of his 3-point attempts. He also had one board and turned the ball over three times.
Analysis: This was one of Lin's worst games since joining the starting lineup for the Knicks. Over his last five outings he's averaging 14.8 points, 5.6 assists and 4.2 boards per game. His low output on Friday can also be contributed to the game being a blowout. But coach Mike Woodson is starting to use veteran Baron Davis more, which is cutting into Lin's Fantasy value. For now, owners should continue to roll with Lin as he's still a viable guard in the majority of formats.
News:Newsday reports that Knicks guard Jeremy Lin will likely have a reduced role under new coach Mike Woodson. Lin, and the Knicks' other young players, stand to be the biggest losers in the transition from Mike D'Antoni's offense to Woodson's. After his first full practice in charge Thursday, Woodson made it clear that it is going to be the veterans, primarily Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire, whom he is going to look for at the end of games. Lin, who became a starter Feb. 6 and flourished in D'Antoni's pick-and-roll, run-and-gun system, certainly will not play the same kind of starring role in Woodson's defensive-minded game. On Wednesday, Lin had six points and six assists -- among his lowest totals since he joined the rotation -- and six turnovers. "It will be a different style and a different system," Lin said. "We still have to figure it out, because we don't have it all figured out . . . I just have to be aggressive. But it's going to be different ways. Different ways to initiate offense. Different ways to score and create. It's definitely going to be a change." Early returns on Lin's role in the offense in the first two games under Woodson continue to be mixed, as he bounced back somewhat in Friday's 115-100 win over the Pacers, scoring 13 points with five assists and five rebounds, while lowering his turnovers to just three.
Analysis: Lin is still worth starting in most Fantasy formats, but owners should definitely monitor how this plays out in case Lin's minutes are reduced. He could start to lose time to veteran Baron Davis, and if Lin continues to struggle, then his value will decline. Stay tuned, but don't be surprised if Lin becomes more of a reserve Fantasy guard under Woodson to close the season.
News: New York guard Jeremy Lin recorded 14 points and seven assists during the Knicks' 106-94 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday night. Lin connected on just 27.8 percent of his attempts from the field (5 of 18) to finish under 40 percent for the third time over his past five games. He also committed six turnovers and is averaging 4.0 per contest in that five-game span -- all New York losses. "He’s getting hit a lot, he’s taking a beating and his body is probably banged up a little bit," backup guard Baron Davis told the New York Post. "But overall he’s a fighter, has a lot of heart and we’ll stick with him and he’ll turn it around. They wore him down."
Analysis: The good feelings created last month by Lin’s emergence -- along with the 23-year-old's sterling best play -- seem long gone now. The Knicks have struggled since the return of Carmelo Anthony, going 2-7 and essentially crippling Lin's production. Still, coach Mike D'Antoni remains committed to Lin. "Jeremy has to play a certain way," D’Antoni said. "The floor has to be open. He has to play with energy and he has to go. We have to get to that way and we aren’t there. ... He is going to be a very good point guard. This guy is going to be good. He is good." New York plays four games during Fantasy Week 12 (March 12-18) and Linn should still be viewed as a starter in most leagues.
News:Newday reports that Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said Sunday he's sticking with Lin, but he didn't rule out using Baron Davis at the end of games when Lin struggles. "Maybe," D'Antoni said. "We'll see. I'm comfortable going with Jeremy. I think at the end of games, Jeremy finds a way to be positive, and he was. Jeremy's going to finish games right now. He's going to start games. And then we'll see what happens as we go forward. But I'm comfortable with him." On Sunday against the Celtics, Lin scored just 14 points in 32 minutes with five assists and four rebounds while shooting 6 for 16 from the floor. He also committed six turnovers -- the second time in his past three games he finished with more turnovers than assists. Davis had eight points, seven assists and six turnovers.
Analysis: We expect Lin to finish the season as the starter, but when Davis gets back to 100 percent there could be more of a 50-50 split in playing time. For now, continue to use Lin as a starter in the majority of leagues, but he needs to play better than he did against the Celtics to make sure his role remains intact.
News: New York guard Jeremy Lin struggled during his return to Boston and scored just 14 points in 32 minutes during the Knicks' 115-111 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. Lin, who starred at nearby Harvard University before becoming an NBA phenom, had five assists and four rebounds while shooting 6 for 16 from the floor. He also committed six turnovers -- the second time in his past three games he finished with more turnovers than assists. "Obviously, Boston is a great defensive team," Lin said. "I didn't have a great one today. I didn't have a great one here last time. Maybe it's the arena. I don't know. ... I was a little more comfortable but still not to where I want to get to."
Analysis: Lin, who led the Knicks to seven straight wins after cracking the rotation, had one stretch to remind the Celtics what the fuss is all about. Boston led 94-89 with 3:35 left in regulation when he sank the second of two free throws, stole the ball and took it in for a layup. But Lin's luster has seemingly worn off since the return of Carmelo Anthony and he has not topped 20 points in his past four games, including a single-point effort last Thursday against Miami. Still, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats during Week 11 (March 5-11) when the Knicks play four times.
News: New York point guard Jeremy Lin was smacked in the nose during the first quarter of Wednesday's game against Cleveland. Playing in the first game since the All-Star break, Lin had to quickly head to the bench with blood pouring from both his nostrils. Fortunately, Line returned and wasn't any worse for wear. Lin, in fact, had his best game with Carmelo Anthony in the lineup as he shot 6 of 12 from the field over 33 minutes to score 19 points. Lin added 13 assists for the double-double and also had five rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Lin scored just eight points with eight turnovers in the final game before the break against Miami. He had a double-double on Wednesday and only committed one turnover. He had his teammates involved early and often and played well alongside Carmelo and Amar'e Stoudemire. Things are looking up for the Knicks and Lin remains a solid Fantasy start in all leagues and formats.
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, who has been carving up NBA defenses ever since his breakout early in the month of February, stumbled for the first time on Thursday, as the Heat held him to 8 points on just 1 of 11 shooting. The Heat made stopping Lin a priority, and they succeeded all game long. Wade said. "We knew it was going to be a tough task guarding him," Heat guard Dwyane Wade said. "He's a good player, but we put a lot of pressure on him and it was a success." Lin was able to record just three assists as well, and the Heat’s stifling pick and roll defense forced him into eight turnovers on the night. "A learning experience," Lin said. "A tough one." Lin did grab six rebounds and get three steals, however it wasn’t enough to make up for his overall struggles. Lin’s struggles helped sink the Knicks, as they lost 102-88. Despite his poor game, Heat forward LeBron James had nothing but good things to say about Lin after the game. "He's a good player, a really good player," James said. "And they're going to do some great things."
Analysis: Some will likely point to Lin’s struggles against Miami and say the Heat “figured him out," but the Heat have one of the most athletic defenses in the league and are well positioned to defend a player with Lin’s skillset. Fantasy owners shouldn’t take too much out of Lin’s struggles, as that still gives him 11 excellent games out of 12 since bursting on the scene. Fantasy owners shouldn’t read too much into this one game, as Lin isn’t going to play defenses as tough as Miami’s every night. The turnovers remain a concern, as he is averaging 6.2 per game over the last five, however he is also scoring 20.0 points with 8.0 assists in that time frame. Luckily, Lin has the All-Star break to get the loss to the Heat out of his head, so he should be past it when play picks up, and owners should continue to consider him a viable starter in all Fantasy formats.
News: Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin was able to somewhat limit the turnovers on Sunday afternoon in beating the Dallas Mavericks. Lin had another phenomenal game as he played 46 minutes for New York, which was once again without Carmelo Anthony. Lin scored a team-high 28 points as he went 11 of 20 from the field and 3 of 6 from long range. He added 14 assists, four rebounds and five steals in the winning performance. Lin, who dunked again for New York, did turn the ball over seven times in the game. That said, the Knicks were plus-14 with him on the floor.
Analysis: Lin has continually proven he is the real deal and is averaging 22.2 points, 10.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 1.4 3-pointers per night over his last five games. While that comes with 7.2 turnovers per game, it is the only downside to what has been a Fantasy eruption. Lin can be active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: New York PG Jeremy Lin didn't have a big scoring performance and only played 26 minutes on Wednesday against the Kings. However, Lin was not limited due to poor performance. In fact, he was kept off the court for much of the second half because the Knicks had such a big lead. Lin actually picked up a career-high 13 assists in the game. He shot 4 of 6 from the field to score 10 points for the double-double. Lin did turn the ball over six times.
Analysis: Lin led New York to its eighth straight victory and has now recorded double-doubles in two straight games. Linsanity is in full effect and there seems to be little doubt remaining that Lin will come down from this high. He could have some bad games going forward and he does turn the ball over too much, but Fantasy owners should be using him in all formats right now. Lin is averaging 23.6 points, 9.8 assists, 1.4 steals, a 3-pointer per game and is shooting almost 50 percent from the field over his last five games.
News: New York guard Jeremy Lin hit the game-winning shot on Tuesday night against Toronto, giving the Knicks the 90-87 edge. Lin, alongside Amar'e Stoudemire for the first time since becoming a starter, dished out a career-high 11 assists and scored a team-high 27 points. Lin shot 9 for 20 from the field, hitting both his attempts from long range and converting 7 of his 11 foul shots. "He continues to impress every night," New York's Jared Jeffries said. "Every game he plays better, he does more and more to help us win basketball games. You can't ask any more of a kid coming into this situation." He chipped in a steal and two boards in his 43 minutes on the court. Lin also had half of his team's 16 turnovers on the night.
Analysis: As good as Lin has been for the Knicks during this six-game win streak, turnovers are frustrating Fantasy owners. His eight on Tuesday didn't help owners in head-to-head formats. He's averaging 27.2 points, 8.8 assists and 6.0 turnovers per game over his last five games. Lin is also getting to the foul line a lot -- nine times a game -- over that span. The big question now is can Lin keep performing up to this level once Carmelo Anthony returns. He played well with Stoudemire on Tuesday and Anthony should be returning this week. Fantasy owners should keep rolling with Lin as he's showing everyone he's a viable guard option in all formats.
News: Knicks guard Jeremy Lin continues to make his presence felt in the NBA as he scored a career-high 38 points on Friday night versus the Lakers. Lin shot 13 for 23 from the field, going 2 for 4 from downtown, and converted 10 of his 13 foul shots for New York. "I didn't try to see this game as any different," Lin said. "I just try to make sure that when I get there on the floor, I play as hard as I can and try to do everything I can to help the team win. I'm not too worried about proving anything to anybody. As a team we're growing and trying to build on the momentum." Even though he committed six turnovers, Lin still did more good than bad. He added seven assists, two steals and four rebounds in his 39 minutes on the court, as well as taking some key charging penalties. The Knicks would hold on for the 92-85 win.
Analysis: Lin has scored 89 points in his first three starts. Lin is averaging 28.5 points and 8.0 assists per game over his last four outings. With the Knicks missing both Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire, Lin has stepped up to lead the team to four straight wins. It's hard to believe Lin will be able to keep this kind of production up, especially with him logging so many minutes after hardly playing this season. Still, Lin has captivated fans and Fantasy owners alike, as he's now owned in 88 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues. As long as he has the starting job and is playing this well, owners in all formats should roll with Lin and his hot hand.
News: Knicks G Jeremy Lin just keeps on getting it done, this time recording the first double-double of his career on Wednesday against the Wizards. He scored 23 points on 9 of 14 shooting in the game, and added 10 assists and four rebounds in the game. He also had just two turnovers in the game, silencing the only criticisms possible of his performance the night before. He became the first play since LeBron James in 2003-04 to put up at least 20 points and eight assists in his first two career starts.
Analysis: At this point, Knicks fans (and Fantasy players) have to be forgetting all about Baron Davis' return. It seems pretty clear that Lin has locked up the starting point guard spot in New York, as he's averaging 39 minutes per game over the last three games. Logic would dictate that he can't keep playing this well, but so far he's been able to keep it up. The hype keeps growing as he keeps living up to it, and at this point, Fantasy owners should be scrambling to pick him up while he's playing this well.
News: New York PG Jeremy Lin got his first start on Monday night against Utah after scoring 25 points and adding seven assists over 36 minutes on Saturday against the Nets. Lin did not disappoint coach Mike D'Antoni as he quite possibly outdid his performance against the Nets. Lin led New York to the win over the Jazz as he went 10 of 17 from the field, including hitting a 3-pointer, to score 28 points. He added eight assists and two rebounds with two steals in the win for New York. Lin played 45 minutes in the game and continually came up with huge plays.
Analysis: Lin did turn the ball over eight times on Monday night and he'll have to be more careful with the ball if D'Antoni is going to continue to trust him. Still, until Baron Davis is ready to play it seems Lin will continue to play well as New York's starting PG. The 23-year-old comes with a lot of hype and he's living up to it at the moment. He is the flavor of the day at the Garden and Fantasy owners should begin to take notice in deeper formats across the board.
News: Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said G Jeremy Lin will start at point guard for Monday's game against Utah, the New York Times reports. Lin, who scored a game-high 25 points with seven assists on Saturday against New Jersey, will take the place of G Iman Shumpert in the lineup.
Analysis: Lin's performance during a win over the Nets seemed to make an impression on D'Antoni, who continues to experiment with different players at the point. With G Baron Davis (back) not expected back until at least the All-Star break, Lin is the latest player to handle duties for the Knicks. The 23-year-old has averaged 4.5 assists in his past five games and represents a quality addition in deeper Fantasy formats while starting.
News: New York G Jeremy Lin scored a game-high 25 points and dished out during seven assists during the Knicks' 99-92 victory over New Jersey on Saturday night. Lin, who matched C Tyson Chandler for the team lead with 36 minutes played despite coming off the bench, connected on 10 of 19 attempts from the field. His 10 field goals made was more than his total for the entire season entering the contest (eight).
Analysis: While New York continues to wait on G Baron Davis (back), Lin turned in his finest performance of the season on Saturday. Lin's assist total also represented a season high as he showed the team he is capable of running the point, albeit against the lowly Nets. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni refused to say if Lin will be inserted into the starting lineup, but if he is, the 23-year-old could be worth an addition in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: New York PG Jeremy Lin saw some action on Tuesday night in a blowout win over the Pistons. Lin saw six minutes and hit his only shot attempt. He also went 2 for 3 from the line to score four points for the Knicks. Lin added four assists and a steal during his short time in the game.
Analysis: Lin played 20 minutes on Saturday at Houston and scored nine points with six assists. He can clearly pass the rock, but doesn't get enough playing time -- 6.0 minutes per game on the year -- to matter outside the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: The New York Knicks recalled G Jeremy Lin and C Jerome Jordan from the NBA Development League on Monday. Both players were sent to Erie of the D-League last Tuesday.
Analysis: Lin has appeared in only five games for the Knicks this season and is averaging just 1.8 points. His playing time will be limited, especially with the expected return of G Baron Davis sometime this week. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy formats for now.
News: New York sent center Jerome Jordan and guard Jeremy Lin to the D-League on Tuesday. The two players are set to play for New York's D-League affiliate Erie.
Analysis: The 23-year-old Lin has played in five games for the Knicks this season and is averaging 1.8 points and less than half a rebound and assist per game. He is not a player to own in any Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: New York claimed G Jeremy Lin off waivers from Houston on Tuesday to help provide the Knicks depth at the point guard position following Iman Shumpert's injury. Lin was released by the Rockets on Sunday to make room on the roster for C Samuel Dalembert.
Analysis: Lin appeared in 29 games for Golden State last season and averaged 2.6 points and 1.4 assists per night. He isn't expected to receive sufficient minutes with New York and should not be considered a worthwhile Fantasy option at this point.
News: The Rockets waived guard Jeremy Lin on Sunday to make room on the roster for Samuel Dalembert.
Analysis: Lin averaged 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds over 29 games with the Warriors last season. He has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Houston signed G Jeremy Lin on Sunday, according to ESPN.com. Lin was released by Golden State on Friday in a move to get under the salary cap.
Analysis: Lin averaged 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds over 29 games with the Warriors last season. He is not expected to be a major Fantasy contributor and should continue to be ignored in all 2011-12 Fantasy drafts.
News: The Warriors released G Jeremy Lin on Friday. According to team sources, the move was a salary-cap move.
Analysis: Lin averaged 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds over 29 games with the Warriors last season, but will now be looking for work. Owners can continue to ignore the 23-year-old, while he is not on a NBA roster.
News: The Warriors recalled G Jeremy Lin from their NBDL affiliate in Reno on Sunday, the team announced. Lin will rejoin the team in Oklahoma City in time for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Lin averaged 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in four games during his stint with Reno. He has been sent down three times this year. Lin is not a viable Fantasy option, however, as he is not expected to get nearly the same amount of playing time he saw down in Reno.
News: The Warriors have reassigned guard Jeremy Lin to the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League, the team announced Thursday. Lin has previously appeared in 16 games over two stints with the Bighorns this season, averaging 17.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.19 steals in 32 minutes per contest. With the Warriors this season, Lin has appeared in 23 games, averaging 1.9 points, 1.1 assists and 1.13 steals in 8.7 minutes per contest.
Analysis: It's safe to release Lin in all leagues since he's not with the Warriors. If he does return to the NBA he would have minimal Fantasy value.
News: Golden State guard Jeremy Lin saw fewer minutes on Wednesday night than he had been over his previous 10 games. Playing against Utah, Lin saw just six minutes in the game. He scored five points on 67 percent shooting. Lin added one rebound, one block and one assist in the performance and also had two steals.
Analysis: Lin had been averaging 2.0 points per game over his last 10 over 10.3 minutes per night. He simply does not play enough for Golden State to matter in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: The Warriors recalled guard Jeremy Lin from the D-League the team announced on Saturday. Lin appeared in 17 games for the Warriors this season, averaging averaging 1.9 points and 1.12 steals in 8.5 minutes per contest.
Analysis: This move was prompted by the Charlie Bell's DUI arrest and the fact that Acie Law is dealing with a wrist injury. While the Warriors are very high on the rookie out of Harvard, Lin will likely only play spot minutes off the bench while Golden State is thin in their backcourt. Continue to ignore in all Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: The Warriors have assigned Jeremy Lin to the Rino Bighorns of the NBA Development League the team announced on Sunday. This will mark his second stint with the Bighorns this season. He appeared in four games with Reno earlier this season, averaging 18.0 points and 2.8 assists.
Analysis: Lin appeared in 17 games for the Warriors this season, averaging averaging 1.9 points and 1.12 steals in 8.5 minutes per contest. However, he had been inactive since his return from his first stint with the Bighorns. The Warriors are very high on the rookie out of Harvard and sent him down to log more playing time. He most likely will be brought back up at some point, but can be ignored in Fantasy leagues for the time being.
News: Golden State guard Jeremy Lin was brought back to the Warriors from the NBDL on Monday. He had been playing for the Reno Bighorns.
Analysis: Lin has been back and forth from the D-League but he's going to be a valuable player for Golden State at some point. Unfortunately for his Fantasy value, this is not that point. Keep him on waivers in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Golden State sent point guard Jeremy Lin to the Reno Bighorns of the D-League on Tuesday, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.
Analysis: This should tell Fantasy owners that the Clippers are finally relaxed about the injury status of both Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis. The duo have been dealing with issues all year but appear to be at their healthiest right now. Lin could become useful down the line, but should be avoided in Fantasy play for now.
News: Golden State PG Jeremy Lin scored eight points over 13 minutes on Wednesday during a loss to Houston. Lin shot 4 for 5 from the field and added an assist and two rebounds.
Analysis: Lin has shown the ability to put up points in minimal minutes. That said, the minutes do not appear to be rising anytime soon. Until that happens, he should be avoided in Fantasy play.
News: Golden State G Jeremy Lin is going to be asked to play point guard some on Wednesday against Memphis with Stephen Curry doubtful to play in the game, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Lin was originally expected to be worked slowly into action but coach Keith Smart was forced to scrap those plans with Curry injured, Reggie Williams and Charlie Bell ineffective and the team being unwilling to move Monta Ellis to the point. "I'm not fooling anyone by trying to make Reggie into a point guard, because that takes away from his natural game," Smart said. "I can't try to make Charlie into that. These guys have to play their natural positions. That's why it's so important for Lin to be able to come in and give us quality minutes at backup point guard until we can get healthy."
Analysis: Ellis has been going hard at Lin in practice in order to get him ready for game situations. Ellis wants Lin not to "play scared" and Lin's team actually beat Ellis' in practice. "I think Monta is pushing him, because he's starting to gain confidence in him," Smart said. "If Lin can handle Monta coming at him, he'll be OK in the games." Lin got a small taste in his last game against the Lakers, playing 16 minutes and scoring two points with a rebound, three assists and four steals. Lin is not going to be worth using in Fantasy just yet but could improve enough to matter in deeper leagues going forward.
