Total Teams in Jeremy Lin's Professional Career
Jeremy Lin has played for 10 NBA teams and multiple international and G League clubs. The NBA teams include the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons. He also had stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. This count is based on the most recent publicly available roster and transaction data, including his latest contract moves and team assignments as of the current season. For a detailed NBA transaction history, you can refer to the official NBA transactions page on ESPN. NBA transactions ESPN
Beyond the NBA, Lin has played for the Beijing Ducks in the CBA, the Kaohsiung Steelers in the P. League+, and the New Taipei Kings in the TPBL. He has also been assigned to and recalled from NBA G League affiliates such as the Santa Cruz Warriors and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. These additional teams bring his total professional club count well above a dozen when every league and assignment is included. Forbes Jeremy Lin career after NBA
Breakdown of NBA Teams by Role and Timeline
Lin started his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He later became a primary starter for the Houston Rockets, where he averaged career-high scoring and assist numbers. With the New York Knicks, he sparked a global phenomenon known as Linsanity, leading the team to a series of wins as a starter. NBA Jeremy Lin career stats
After his Knicks tenure, Lin moved through a series of reserve and rotation roles with the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and Atlanta Hawks. He later signed with the Detroit Pistons and had brief stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. Across these teams, he served primarily as a bench contributor and veteran leader, often providing three-point shooting and playmaking depth. Basketball Reference Jeremy Lin page
International and G League Assignments
Lin spent the 2019-2020 season with the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association, where he helped the team reach the playoffs. He later joined the Kaohsiung Steelers of the P. League+ in Taiwan and the New Taipei Kings of the TPBL, continuing to compete at a high level in Asian professional basketball. These moves reflect his ongoing effort to extend his playing career and maintain top-level performance outside the NBA.
During his NBA journey, Lin was frequently assigned to G League affiliates to stay game-ready or recover from injuries. He played for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and other minor league teams tied to his NBA contracts. These assignments are part of the standard NBA player development pipeline and are tracked by the league and team front offices. NBA G League official site