Hoops Links: Allen, Westbrook, Bucks

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 details what Russell Westbrook‘s extension means for the Thunder.
• Sir Charles In Charge catches up with  Rio Grande Vipers assistant coach Cody Toppert.
• The Runner Sports recaps Spike Lee’s recruitment of Ray Allen.
• Raptors HQ has predictions for every month of the Raptors’ upcoming season.
• Indy Cornrows runs down highlights of the Pacers’ preseason schedule.
• Blazer’s Edge discusses the Blazers with SI.com’s Ben Golliver.
• Daily Knicks argues that New York’s bench will be its most important key for a winning season.
• Behind The Buck Pass wonders who will be the Bucks’ backup shooting guard.

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