OKC Loud Links: Tuesday roundup

Biiiiig test tonight. Tune in.

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OKC practice report | NewsOK

A few interesting tidbits in here today, as Mayberry helps us get acclimated to tonight's game against the Bobcats. He notes that there are good signs that Kendrick Perkins' rehab is going well.

For the record, OKC has now lost 6 straight games | NewsOK

That's a charming thought. Thankfully, the Bobcats.

Sizing up small ball | Grantland

Lowe writes a great piece about how the more traditionally constructed teams, like the Lakers and Celtics, are adjusting to be able to deal with the onslaught of small ball we now see.

The visual and tabulated 2012 Olympics | Wages of Wins

Do you want to take a guess who generated the most win shares out of all the players involved in the Olympics? I think you can guess. Satisfyingly, you should also be able to guess who is 2nd in the U.S.

LeBron gets own comic book | ESPN

In the words of "Almost Famous" character William Miller, "Don't tell me these things. I want to like him."

That said, Pat Riley looks like a sweet arch villain in one image.

Kevin Love misses game due to injured sleeping elbow | Ball Don't Lie

Or something. Nice glasses, K-Love.

Jeremy Lin revisionist history begins | Ball Don't Lie

New Yorkers are the best.