The New Orleans Pelicans were certainly interested in Jeremy Lin, reportedly meeting with the point guard early this morning in California. However, the first confirmed Pelicans target is off the board as Lin has announced that he will be signing with the Brooklyn Nets.
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) July 1, 2016
Dell Demps and Alvin Gentry were likely offering Lin a chance to back up Jrue Holiday and function as a combo guard off the bench. The Nets, devoid of talent almost throughout the roster, presented the chance to start.