Report: Jeremy Lin Rejects CSKA Moscow Contract Offer, Not Interested in Europe

Free-agent point guard Jeremy Lin reportedly rejected an offer from CSKA Moscow in Russia while he continues to seek NBA offers.

Emiliano Carchia of Sportando reported Lin isn't interested in signing a contract in Europe "at least for now," but he could explore opportunities in China if he can't secure an NBA deal.

The 30-year-old was a little-used reserve for the Toronto Raptors during their journey to the 2019 NBA championship. He hasn't played a significant role since the 2016-17 season with the Brooklyn Nets, when he averaged 24.5 minutes and 14.5 points in 36 games; a hamstring injury curtailed his campaign. The Harvard product suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 2017 opener.

The California native became emotional over the weekend while discussing his status during an event in Taiwan.

"There's a saying, and it says once you hit rock-bottom, the only way is up, but rock-bottom just seems to keep getting more and more rock-bottom for me," he said. "So, free agency has been tough. Because I feel like, in some ways, the NBA has kind of given up on me. I always knew if I gave anyone a reason to doubt, they would."

He said earlier in his visit to the country where his parents were born that he'd "consider" playing in Asia because of the fans' passion and the possible opportunity to play alongside his brother, Joseph Lin, who plays for the reigning champion Fubon Braves in Taiwan's Super Basketball League.

"I would consider it," Lin told reporters. "And of course, my greatest dream is to play on the same team with my younger brother."

There's been little speculation about NBA interest so far this summer.

Lin appears willing to wait until closer to the start of the 2019-20 season before deciding to seriously consider options outside the NBA, though.