Lin to Lakers

It has been reported in the past couple of hours that Jeremy Lin is to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. 

The 25 year old point guard has been looking for a way out of Houston for some time now, and it seems like a return to his hometown is the best move for him.

Although details haven't been released yet, it is expected that the Rockets will send Lin, a first-round pick and other draft considerations to the West Coast. In return, they will recieve rights to an undetermined overseas player and cash.

The main reason for Houston agreeing to this deal is to free up cap space. Lin was set to earn $15 million in the next year, as was Omer Asik, who was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans recently. With these salaries taken off the payroll, it gives the Rockets more financial power to try and sign Chris Bosh. They will also try to match Dallas Mavericks' offer sheet for Chandler Parsons. These two moves have been the main priorities nfor Kevin McHale and the Rockets front office this year.

This move could be the first of many for a rebuilding Lakers side. In Lin, they have gained a young point guard with potential, as well as plenty of draft picks. Also, Lin's contract tuns out next year, so he can be easily off loaded if he doesn't produce. Also, Lin could learn a lot from Steve Nash, the other guard on the Lakers roster.

This seems to be a good move that will benefit both sides. Hopefully it'll be the first deal of many now that LeBron James has made his decision.