NBA Mavericks looking at deal for Lin (AFP)

Jeremy Lin, the first NBA player of American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent, could be on his way to the Dallas Mavericks next season, according to reports Monday. The 26-year-old free agent point guard, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, is near to agreeing terms on a deal that would bring Lin to the Mavericks. In 2012, Lin became famous worldwide while playing for the New York Knicks.