Houston Rockets pick up guard Jeremy Lin

The Rockets claimed guard Jeremy Lin on Sunday, adding the former Harvard guard by picking up the second year of his non-guaranteed contract.

Lin, 23, who had become a popular reserve with his hometown Warriors last season, was released last week.

Lin, 6-3, averaged 2.6 points on 38.9 percent shooting in 29 games as a rookie last season. He averaged 18 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists with Reno of the NBA Development League.

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