Good morning, it’s NBA Draft season so everyone’s lying
That and much more in the Wednesday NBA newsletter.


Good morning. Let’s basketball.
LOVE AND HATE IN THE HEAT ERA: Andrew Sharp on whether LeBron critics or defenders are more insufferable at this point.
REVENGE OF MANU: Rob Mahoney on Manu’s redemption.
STERLING V. STERLING: A primer on the trust law that will determine whether Shelly Sterling was legally able to sell the Clippers.
ROCKET DREAMS: Houston is framing this offseason as another huge one, talking about LeBron, Melo and Bosh.
SCOUTING REPORT! Up now: Elfrid Payton, the draft’s biggest sleeper. Speaking of which, Chad Ford’s latest mock has Payton going No. 8 to Sacramento. Meanwhile, here’s SB Nation’s updated Big Board.
WHIMSY: I can tell I’m getting old because I never fail to crack the heck up by the Brian Williams rap videos. The latest one: “Baby Got Back.”
Happy Wednesday. See you next time.











