Hoops Links: Rose, Thompson, Harden

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 …

• Total Sports Live analyzes Ben Simmons’ need to develop a perimeter shot.
• The Runner Sports examines the Knicks’ interest in Derrick Rose.
• The Jump Ball profiles Tristan Thompson.
• The Sports Quotient explains why the Wolves should not trade for Jimmy Butler.
• Big Three Sports runs down the best and worst contracts around the league.
• The Dream Shake wonders what kind of year is in store for James Harden.
• Brew Hoop previews the Bucks’ summer.
• Pounding The Rock lists draft options for the Spurs.
• Bright Side Of The Sun is excited about the Suns’ backcourt.

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