Hoops Links: Knicks, Hinkie, Blazers

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.