Sometimes, life just gets in the way. When that happens, I bring to you the Mini Mustache. No categories, no flash, just good old-fashioned linky goodness.

• Mike Prada takes a look at the trade scenarios for every single NBA team and and details every possible move that could be made. Of course, this means that none of the listed trades will happen. [SB Nation]

• Henry Abbott talks to former Knicks star, John Starks about the Knicks, fans, bowling, and more. [TrueHoop]

• DJ Turtleface laments the many shortcomings of Mike Conley and what can possibly be done about them. [Straight Outta Vancouver]

• We always celebrate the clutch shot, but Sebastian Pruiti explains that more often than not, the “play before the play” is the one that makes it all happen. [NBA Playbook]

• Here is a laundry list of everyone’s favorite thing: Cheesy commercials starring NBA players. [ShamSports]

• Test your knowledge of obscure NBA players! For transparency’s sake, I was hard-pressed to get a single one. [The No-Look Pass]

• Steve Weinman explains that D-League players don’t always have to be concerned with learning to do new things on the court, but rather just bettering the things they already do well. [D-LeagueDigest]

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