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5 Roster Moves The Brooklyn Nets Need To Make

By Matthew Hallett

Mar 26, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) drives against Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Brooklyn Nets won 120-110. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) drives against Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Brooklyn Nets won 120-110. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) reacts after scoring during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 96-80. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) reacts after scoring during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 96-80. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Sign Jeremy Lin

UPDATE: The Nets have agreed to sign Jeremy Lin to a three-year, $36 million contract, according to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

There is something a little bit exciting about the play of Jeremy Lin.  When Lin is on and has the ball, it almost seems like there is a little more electricity in the world. That is a player that you want on your team.

There is a high level of passion on the play of Lin, passion that appeared to be stifled with the Los Angeles Lakers under coach Byron Scott. If that man never strides over the sidelines of an NBA court it will be too soon.

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In Charlotte, Lin was able to be a bit more like himself, having a bit more spark as Charlotte reaped the rewards.

My guess is that he signed on knowing that he was going to mostly play a reserve role as opposed to when he was benched midseason in Los Angeles. Lin averaged 26.6 minutes, 11.9 points, 3.3  rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last year with the Hornets.

These are fantastic numbers for a backup guard and they were a big part of why Charlotte was so successful last season.

Lin would not be able to demand a max contract as he was primarily a backup last season, but I would imagine he would command a salary just north of $10 million.

If allowed to play his game, Lin would be worth it.

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