Hoops Links News & Rumors

On Sundays, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown …

• Raptors Rapture argues that Toronto needs to get more from its center position.
• Completely Biased Sports takes a look at some under-the-radar moves the Celtics can make.
• Seth Curry has been lighting it up since the start of 2017, as The Jump Ball details.
• The 76er Files wonder if Russell Westbrook can win a championship.
• The Hardwood Nation examines the how the Heat have started to turn their season around.
• The Unbalanced takes a trip to Dion Waiters Island.
• SamePageTeam compares James Harden‘s game this season to Steve Nash‘s during his back-to-back MVP campaigns.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.

Every Sunday, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown …

• Dig In Denver wonders if the Nuggets should move Jusuf Nurkic.
• Real Ball Insiders has changed the way it views the Sixers because of Joel Embiid.
• Lakers Lounge relays how much the Lakers have grown.
• The Jump Ball thinks a veteran point guard is the league’s most underrated player.
• Total Sports Live details why Jahlil Okafor still has the skills to be a starter in the NBA.
• The Hardwood Nation describes the Bulls as a sinking ship.
• Daily Knicks runs down the pros and cons of trading for Ricky Rubio.
• The 76er Files grades some key players for the Sixers midway through the season.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.

Every Sunday, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown …

• The Jump Ball explains what’s behind Brandon Ingram‘s success.
• The Hardwood Nation wonders if a coaching change may soon happen in Chicago.
• New York Sports Guys relays a familiar take on Carmelo Anthony.
• Raptors Rapture offers a trade proposal idea for P.J. Tucker.
• Daily Knicks thinks Ricky Rubio is perfect for New York.
• Orlando Pinstriped Post runs down the Magic’s road woes.
• Liberty Ballers surmises the health of a key player is more important than wins right now.
• Blazer’s Edge is baffled by Portland’s struggles.
• Fear The Sword breaks down the Cavs’ pick-and-roll defense.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.

Every Sunday, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown …

• The 76er Files explains why the Clippers need to move on from Chris Paul.
• The Jump Ball focuses on the Spurs’ youth movement.
• Dig In Denver discusses who is the Nuggets’ second-best player.
• Real Ball Insiders runs down the reasons Isaiah Thomas thrives in fourth quarters.
• Daily Knicks wonders if Derrick Rose fits long-term.
• Bullets Forever imagines what things would be like if Washington made a key signing.
• Silver Screen and Roll questions who is most likely to be traded from the Lakers.
• Indy Cornrows relays why filling the Pacers’ holes is challenging.
• Pounding The Rock breaks down the Spurs’ special scoring opportunities.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.

Every Sunday, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown …

• NumberFire wonders why the Celtics aren’t performing better.
• The Hardwood Nation is optimistic about the Heat’s future.
• The Runner Sports examines how injuries can impact the Cavs.
• Blog A Bull is concerned about the Bulls’ reliance on Jimmy Butler.
• Bullets Forever relays why there are positive vibes around the Wizards.
• Daily Knicks discusses what makes Carmelo Anthony stand out off the court.
• Nothin But Nets argues Chris McCullough deserves more playing time.
• Mavs Moneyball does not see the playoffs in the cards for the Mavs.
• Silver Screen and Roll brings up one of the Lakers’ most critical trades.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.

Every Sunday, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown…

• The Hardwood Nation fondly remembers the late Craig Sager.
• Dig In Denver makes the case for the Nuggets to start Jamal Murray over Emmanuel Mudiay.
• Hot Hot Hoops identifies the five Heat players most likely to be traded.
• The Jump Ball explains why the Celtics to need to find their Mariano Rivera (of sorts).
• Big Three Sports checks in on Rudy Gobert‘s development and interior dominance.
• Indy Cornrows provides a Pacers-related primer for trade season.
• Mavs Moneyball examines how the Mavericks could rebuild through trades.
• Give Me Sport looks into ways to improve the Hawks.
• The Bird Writes puts together a holiday shopping list for the Pelicans.
• Posting and Toasting takes a look at what the new CBA might mean for the Knicks.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will Joseph at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.

Every Sunday, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown …

• The Jump Ball examines the evolution of the center position.
• Give Me Sport is impressed with Brandon Jennings‘ role in New York.
• Almighty Baller discusses Sam Hinkie’s impact on the Sixers (podcast link).
• The Runner Sports points to one glaring question mark for the Knicks.
• Blazer’s Edge details Maurice Harkless‘ breakout season.
• Orlando Magic Daily analyzes the Magic’s defensive struggles.
• 8 Points 9 Seconds wonders how Paul George has become so clutch.
• Pounding The Rock offers another reason why Kawhi Leonard is elite.
• CelticsBlog runs down a few Boston trade scenarios.
• Raptors HQ relays how Jonas Valanciunas fits defensively.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.

Every Sunday, we link to some of the very best work from around the basketball blogosphere. Do you have a link to a great basketball blog post – either your own or someone else’s – that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Then you should send it to us at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s rundown …

• The Jump Ball argues Brandon Jennings should have a bigger role.
• Raptors Rapture weighs the pros and cons of retaining Patrick Patterson.
• Big Three Sports examines Jamal Murray‘s game at the pro and college level.
• Soaring Down South points to Dennis Schroder‘s shooting.
• The Sixers Sense offers why Sergio Rodriguez should stick in Philly.
• Mavs Moneyball is liking Wesley Matthews‘ defense.
• The Dream Shake wonders what the Rockets should do about Donatas Motiejunas.
• Welcome To Loud City explains the Thunder’s defensive problem.
• Pelican Debrief details why fans should appreciate Omer Asik.
• Clips Nation chronicles DeAndre Jordan‘s improvement from the line.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Will at HoopsLinks@gmail.com.