Thursday Links

- At the Durham Herald, a neat piece on Austin Rivers.

- SLAM Magazine ranks Eric Gordon the 33rd best player in the league, a spot ahead of Tyson Chandler and 11 ahead of Anthony Davis.

- At the Oregonian, Mike Tikito writes that Portland's Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis should be rookie of the year favorites.

- And at the Daily Comet, some player and coach quotes from Tuesday night's preseason win over Charlotte.

- Via the Times-Pic - Eric Gordon was not on the Hornets' bench Tuesday night so he could get treatment for his knee.

- And also at the Times-Pic: Xavier Henry has a sore knee and Jason Smith may miss a second game with a sore back.