Philadelphia 76ers trade rumors: 3 players the Sixers are targeting ahead of the deadline

#2 Jeremy Lin

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Despite failing to break into the Atlanta Hawks starting lineup this season, Jeremy Lin has still managed to impress from the bench. The former Knicks man has averaged 11 points and 3.7 assists in just 20 minutes per contest, and Sporting News is reporting that the Sixers are among a number of interested teams:

When the Hawks traded for Lin last summer, the hope was that he could be a veteran presence for the first part of the season for young point guard Trae Young, then could be swapped for a rebuilding asset. A first-rounder would do the trick. The Pelicans and Sixers have also inquired about Lin, and the Hawks may be able to create some bidding for his services ahead of the deadline.

Lin has finally returned to full fitness over the last six months after having his career derailed by a series of injuries. The 30-year-old will become a free agent in the summer, and if the Sixers can acquire Lin for a draft pick, a deal makes sense.