Knicksfan wrote:Charlie Bell amnestied by GSW? Didn't they use the amnesty on another player before? Can't you use the amnesty only once?

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/12/11/warriors-bell.ap/index.html

Warriors waive Bell under new amnesty provision

Posted Dec 11 2011 6:57PM
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Charlie Bell under the new amnesty provision, wiping his remaining contract from the salary cap and avoiding any luxury tax penalties.

The Warriors also announced Sunday that the qualifying offer to forward Reggie Williams has been rescinded. The moves give Golden State more space to sign another free agent. Teams can only use the new amnesty clause on one player a year.
Bell never reported for training camp. Authorities said Bell showed up intoxicated at a Thursday court date for a drunken driving arrest in Michigan. He already is facing a one-game suspension without pay after pleading no contest to reckless driving in California.
Bell appeared in 19 games for the Warriors last season, averaging 1.7 points in 9 minutes per contest.

I guess no to Charlie.

Full Name: Jeremy Shu-How Lin
Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6-3 / 200
Birthdate: August 23, 1988
College: Harvard

Career Highlights: Became first player in the Ivy League to record 1,450 points, 450 rebounds, 400 assists and 200 steals. Ranked first all-time at Harvard in games played (115), fifth in points (1,483), fifth in assists (406) and second in steals (225).

Senior (2009-10): All-Ivy League First Team. USBWA All-District 1 First Team and NABC Al-District 13. One of 11 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award. Scored game-winning three at the buzzer of third OT to lift Harvard past William & Mary. Recorded 18 points and seven boards in 23 minutes vs. UNH. Recorded 30 points, nine rebounds, three steals, three assists and two blocks at No. 13 UConn. Had 25 points in win at BC. Tallied 15 points, four assists and three steals at Georgetown. Recorded 17 points, eight rebounds, seven steals, five assists and two blocks vs. George Washington. Scored 19 points in 30 minutes at Cornell. Scored 24 points vs. Cornell.

misterearl wrote:

KNICKSBIGCATS wrote:Jeremy Lin 6'3" 200 Harvard grad 23 y.o. was released by the Rockets on Christmas day.
Perfect signing for a 10 day non-guaranteed contract IMO.

Huge YES to Jeremy Lin getting a look in New York.

Strengths: Clever true point guard with a great feel for the game and a good shooting touch. Always looks for open teammates and delivers the ball accurately and on time.

Knicksfan wrote:Where are the Lin to NY rumors? Lets sign this guy asap!

There are no rumors YET, knickfan.
Just me doing my homework.

I am sure that Glen Grunwald is doing his, too.

Give Lin a chance on a 10 day contract, Glen.
This is a great kid with a high BB IQ and true PG skills.
(Could develop into a poor man's Steve Nash?......and with the possibility
of Nash coming here next year......)

MattSuspect wrote:Lin is another no brainer, but Knicks just don't seem to want to think outside the box in regards to personnel.

Actually, Matt, I believe that Glen actually IS thinking outside the box!
His creative thinking is how we got Tyson and he was instrumental in signing Mike Woodson.
Given his due diligence, I have to believe that Grunwald is aware that Jeremy Lin is available.
I'd LOVE to see us sign this kid for a look see.

MattSuspect wrote:Lin is another no brainer, but Knicks just don't seem to want to think outside the box in regards to personnel.

How many people anticipated the acquisition of Tyson Chandler?

The potential of Iman Shumpert?

The lovability of Josh Harrellson?

The Landry-ness of Mr. Fields?

No, the thinking of Donnie Walsh/ Glen Grunwald has been WAY outside the box.

misterearl wrote:

MattSuspect wrote:Lin is another no brainer, but Knicks just don't seem to want to think outside the box in regards to personnel.

How many people anticipated the acquisition of Tyson Chandler?

The potential of Iman Shumpert?

The lovability of Josh Harrellson?

The Landry-ness of Mr. Fields?

No, the thinking of Donnie Walsh/ Glen Grunwald has been WAY outside the box.

+1 Earl.