These 4 Teams Should Look To Trade Down In 2022 NBA Draft

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We argued that the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers ought to consider trading down because they aim to be competitive next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder would consider the same course of action for the opposite reasons.

This Thunder team may wish to continue its extended tank job in 2022-23. With the second overall pick, they risk selecting a rookie that’s too impactful to allow them to do so.

Chet Holmgren is currently the presumptive choice. His skinny frame may limit his day one impact, but on the other hand, his ability to protect the rim may enhance it. Meanwhile, both Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr. project as relatively NBA ready.

Shaedon Sharpe does not. He’s in the mix for a lottery selection due to his mystery appeal and immense upside. He’s likely to struggle as a rookie, which might be exactly what the Thunder want.

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Flipping the second overall pick for a later selection to target Sharpe could allow the Thunder to pick up a future first-round pick. Somewhere, Sam Presti’s ears are on fire.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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