Q. Martin - did Knicks have this guy in for a workout?

A. Yes. His interview is posted at nbadraft.net

Markji wrote:Lin looks impressive and exciting in SL. I saw clips of him last year but didn't give him much thought as he was playing in the Ivy League.

Would Lin, as an undrafted player, fall under any salary guidelines for rookies if he signed a contract with an NBA team, like us?

It is my understanding they do not and are free to negotiate with whomever for whatever they are willing to pay. He could get good money this way instead of being tied to a salary scale.

BRIGGS wrote:

knickstorrents wrote:To answer my own question:

http://www.insidehoops.com/nba-summer-leagues.shtml

If you are a member of the Boston Celtics, and you play summer league, you'll be on Boston's team. If you are not currently signed to any NBA team, a team might just sign you for their summer league team, and you're trying to get signed to a real, regular season NBA contract from any team in the league, including the team that you're playing summer league for.

He's up for grabs... we should sign this guy.

The Knicks will not do it-- there is tremendous ego in the front office and they will NOT be giving up on Rautins anytime soon--even if they know full will there are better players like Lin out there.

Juice wrote:Kid is playing right now on NBATV

He's a steal or a player---I hope NYK management can do something right here--we did not have a great a draft and i think this player would improve things quite a bit.

WOODMANnYk wrote:GIve me a break! All they showed you in the video highlights was his his offense.

Dude can't play if his life depended on it. Thats why teams are not to thrilled about him. His defense is equivalent to luke ridnours. pathethic..

I don't want to make you look stupid but he was easily one of the best defensive guards in college basketball--you're statement can only be based on racial stereotype because it's obvious you never saw him play a minute. I saw him make a block on Jerome Dyson with his hand a foot above the cylinder. I mean he played John Wall pretty darn well the other night--

he averaged 2+ steals the last 3 years and was an active player across the board. He translates well to the NBA because of his size speed toughness and diversity of game coupled with a high IQ.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/players/61283

WOODMANnYk wrote:GIve me a break! All they showed you in the video highlights was his his offense.

Dude can't play if his life depended on it. Thats why teams are not to thrilled about him. His defense is equivalent to luke ridnours. pathethic..

Are you watching basketball or some other tv show?

Jeremy Lin: "I have worked out with the Thunder, Lakers, Knicks, Grizzlies, Spurs, and a few others before the draft. I have worked out primarily against shorter and supposedly faster players in these workouts."

If Walsh pulls this off, and signs Lin, he deserves a standing ovation

misterearl wrote:Name That Eastern Conference Team

Jeremy Lin: "I have worked out with the Thunder, Lakers, Knicks, Grizzlies, Spurs, and a few others before the draft. I have worked out primarily against shorter and supposedly faster players in these workouts."

If Walsh pulls this off, and signs Lin, he deserves a standing ovation

and if he doesnt he's falling asleep at the wheelchair..now donnie will blame his scouts again like he did with jennings..and like he blamed bad draft picks on larry bird in indiana saying i let larry have the final say on that one
the blame game
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the blame game

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:

Nalod wrote:Can we D-league Rautins?

i think D-Leaguers still count as roster spot.

We have 11 players signed with contracts. 3 2nd rounders without contracts. If we sign all 3 then we have 14 under contract which leaves us with one more open. I think Donnie wants to have an open spot for trade purposes.

I have a feeling Rautins is done. Fields earned a contract and JJ(5?) is a bought asset. Lin will be signed (crosses fingers) by the godfather.

2 years we will look back and say why didnt we sign this kid--always happens. Putting way to much value on Rautins who should not have been drafted anyway. I think Lin can play NOW--I think he can get in there and help a team. He doesn't need the D league. Come on D Walsh--make up for the Rautins pick here. Promise him no D league and a chance to play if he earns it + the three years with the two locked contract.