The Houston Rockets have traded guard Jeremy Lin and a future first-round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers, a league source told ESPN's Jeff Goodman. The Lakers were amenable to this deal, according to sources, because Lin is only under contract for one more season, thus preserving their cap space next summer. They also covet draft picks, after trading away their first-round picks in 2015 and 2017 to Phoenix and Orlando as part of the Steve Nash and Dwight Howard trades, respectively. Read more http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/...n-rockets-trade-jeremy-lin-los-angeles-lakers
Lakers complete trade for Jeremy Lin The Los Angeles Lakers completed their acquisition of point guard Jeremy Lin from the Houston Rockets on Sunday. The Lakers also received a future first-round pick and a 2015 second-round pick in the deal, sending the rights to center Sergei Lishchuk to Houston. "This trade allows us to acquire a solid player who will make us a better team, as well as draft picks to improve our team in the future, while at the same time allowing us to maintain financial flexibility," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. "In addition to what he'll bring us on the court, we think Jeremy will be warmly embraced by our fans and our community." read more http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/...ers-complete-trade-houston-rockets-jeremy-lin