Jeremy Lin says he's 'hyped' to join Toronto Raptors in Instagram post

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Jeremy Lin isn't a member of the Toronto Raptors just yet, but he's excited about his new opportunity.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the veteran thanked the Atlanta Hawks and said he's "hyped" to join the Raptors before signing off with "#WeTheNorth" and "#NeverDone."

The Hawks announced on Monday afternoon that they have requested waivers on Lin. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported earlier in the day that he is expected to join the Raptors once he clears waivers.

Lin could be a Raptor by the middle of the week, Wojnarowski added.

Lin is averaging 10.7 points, 3.5 assists and 0.7 rebounds per game this season. It might not look like it based on those numbers, but he fills a huge need for a Raptors team looking to make a deep postseason run as a playmaker off the bench.

There's an even greater need for Lin now that Toronto's backup point guard Fred VanVleet is expected to be out for three weeks with a thumb injury.

The Raptors will host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday for their last game before All-Star Weekend.

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Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News