Hoops Links News & Rumors

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 Sports Quotient is impressed with Will Barton.
• The Love of Hoops broke down Raptors vs. Spurs.
• The AOSN sees big things for Karl-Anthony Towns.
• Six Championship Drive revisted predictions at the 1/4 mark.
• Blazer’s Edge explains how to improve Portland’s backcourt.
• Mavs Moneyball thinks Justin Anderson is too good for the D-League.
• Grizzly Bear Blues examines Matt Barnes‘ role with the Grizzlies.
• Blog a Bull wants more out of Derrick Rose.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Zach 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 Sports Quotient explains how Mario Chalmers saved the Grizzlies.
  
• Hoops Trends runs down five surprises of the season.
• Six Championship Drive is scouting the early trade market.
• The Love of Hoops examines how the Celtics were able to slow down DeMarcus Cousins.
• Florida Sports View takes a look at European players in the NBA.
• Hot Hot Hoops checks in with Justise Winslow.
• Peachtree Hoops details Lamar Patterson‘s D-League stint.
• Pounding The Rock breaks down Tim Duncan‘s season.

Please send submissions for Hoops Links to Zach 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 Sports Quotient details how Anthony Davis can be even more dominant.
• The Love of Hoops takes a look at the Raptors and Warriors.
• Hoop Trends examines how the young Celtics are thriving in the D-League.
• The Hardwood Nation wonders if it time to panic over the Pelicans.
• Sir Charles in Charge profiles a scout for the Sixers.
• Bullets Forever details what Martell Webster‘s surgery means for the Wizards.
• Clips Nation dissects the Clippers’ rebounding issues.

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

On this date in 2005, 19-year-old Magic big man Dwight Howard became the youngest player to ever score 20 points and grab 20 rebounds in a game.

Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere:

• Total Sports Live praised Pistons coach/executive Stan Van Gundy.
• The Sports Quotient celebrated the Pistons’ revival.
• Hoop Trends spoke with top D-League pick Jeff Ayres.
• Six Championship Drive evaluated the Pistons’ assets.
• Florida Sports View checked in on the Wolves.
• The Hardwood Nation is concerned about the Lakers.
• NetsDaily brings us the “First Fan.”

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

On this date in 1999, the Sixers paid tribute to the deceased Wilt Chamberlain when they hosted the Seattle SuperSonics. The Sixers observed a moment of silence and showed a video highlight from Chamberlain’s 100-point game in 1962.

Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere:

• Sir Charles In Charge sat down with former NBA vet Maurice Ager.
• Six Championship Drive has a plan to fix the Pistons’ bench.
• Florida Sports View looked at Blake Griffin‘s incredible start.
• The Sports Quotient says C.J. McCollum is primed for a big year.
• The Love Of Hoops recapped extension deadline day.
• The Hardwood Nation wonders if Victor Oladipo will rise to the occasion.
• Shaw Sports gave us their early season impressions.
• Nets Daily wants to see a new plan in BK.

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

On this date in 2001, with the No. 1 selection in the inaugural NBDL Draft, the Fayetteville Patriots selected Chris Andersen from Blinn (Texas) Community College.

Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…

• The Sports Quotient ran down some of the league’s most and least valuable players.
• The Love of Hoops supplies a guide to the 2015/16 season.
• The Hardwood Nation examines if Jerian Grant will start at point guard for the Knicks.
• Six Championship Drive takes a deep look at the Pistons’ fast start.
• Florida Sports View takes a look at Dwyane Wade‘s value going forward.
• New York Sports Guys wrote about the future of the Wolves.
• The OASN previewed the Northwest Division.

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

On this date in 2000, the NBA took five first-round picks away from the T’Wolves after it was ruled that the team and Joe Smith entered into a secret deal to circumvent the salary cap.  Eventually, two of those picks were restored, but the damage was felt by Minnesota.

Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…

• Hoops HQ discussed the Warriors and their bid to repeat at champs.
• The Sports Quotient isn’t sure if LaMarcus Aldridge fits with the Spurs.
• The Love Of Hoops is excited for Julius Randle.
• OutLoud Culture introduces the 89.5% club.
• The Hardwood Nation has some thoughts on the Knicks’ preseason.
• Sactown Royalty discusses the evolution of Marco Belinelli.
• Peachtree Hoops writes about Dennis Schröder‘s starting chances.
• Orlando Pinstriped Post ran down the tough games early in the Magic’s schedule.
• The Bird Writes examines Dell Demps‘ job security with the Pelicans.

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

On this date in 1974, Chicago center Nate Thurmond, in his first game with the Bulls, recorded the NBA’s first quadruple-double, with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks in the Bulls’ 120-115 overtime win over Atlanta at Chicago Stadium.

Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…

• Fueled By Sports likes the Knicks so far in preseason.
• The Hardwood Nation says Justise Winslow is a work in progress.
• The Sports Quotient discussed Greg Oden‘s legacy.
• The Love Of Hoops laments the Michael Kidd-Gilchrist injury.
• The Dream Shake explained why James Harden won’t win a scoring title this season.
• Bright Side of the Sun says the Suns’ defense has a ways to go.
• Bullets Forever discusses the Wizards’ tempo.
• Clips Nation profiles Doc Rivers.

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

On this date in 2002, the Heat and the Timberwolves played the first preseason game in the Dominican Republic at the Palacio de los Deportes in Santo Domingo. It marked the 19th time the NBA held a game in Latin America in its history.

Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…

• The Sports Quotient ran down the best recent draft values, including Draymond Green.
• The Hardwood Nation reminds Knicks fans to be patient.
• Hoop Trends re-visited the three-team trade that brought Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks.
• The Love Of Hoops has a comprehensive guide to the season.
• OutLoud! Culture examined the Central Division.
• Brightsideofthesun.com has five takeaways so far from the Suns’ preseason.
• Welcometoloudcity.com wrote about Steve Novak and his presence on the Thunder.
• Grizzlybearblues.com has some observations about the Grizzlies’ preseason.

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