Hello Hornets fans! It was no doubt a tough week for Hornets fan with the MKG injury, and the story dominated the Hornets' news this week. Welcome to the Post-MKG injury edition of links of the week.
First up, Danny Chau over at Grantland evaluated how Michael-Kidd Gilchrist was the glue guy for the Hornets last year. The article is a great examination of the team's defense-first philosophy. This is a great take on the Hornets' current situation and looking into the future of this team's season.
Mike Dunlap over at Hoops Habit examine how Nicolas Batum and Jeremy Lin have stepped up in the preseason and what they'll have to do to cover for MKG's absence.