Here’s a look back at the original content and analysis generated by the Hoops Rumors staff this past week:
- Dana Gauruder provided an extensive primer for Ricky Rubio‘s trade candidacy, explaining why the Timberwolves might consider a deal and which teams could be a fit.
- When Donatas Motiejunas was engaged in a standoff with the Rockets, I broke down five ways I could see the situation playing out. Ultimately, it was scenario number four that won out.
- In a new feature, Chris Crouse identified some players worth picking up or targeting in fantasy basketball, with a focus on players in new roles or on new teams.
- I took a closer look at the teams that have used D-League assignments the most so far this year, and the players that have frequently been shuttled up and down as a result.
- Will Joseph highlighted a handful of interesting basketball blog posts in the latest installment of his weekly Hoops Links feature.
- Arthur Hill answered reader questions in our Weekly Mailbag. Here’s how you can submit your own questions for our mailbag feature.
- We had a handful of Community Shootaround discussions this week, on the following topics:
- Which teams would make good trade partners for the Sixers in a Nerlens Noel deal?
- Which extension candidates should the Jazz prioritize over the next several months?
- Should the Raptors consider making Jonas Valanciunas in trade talks?
- What are your early impressions of the 2016 NBA draft class?
- Be sure to keep tabs on our 2016/17 NBA Reverse Standings feature, which is updated daily to reflect the previous night’s results.
- Here’s a rundown of a number of the site’s notable features.
- If you haven’t already, be sure to download the Trade Rumors app for your iOS or Android device.