Things are beginning to heat up as the 2022 NBA Draft is just days away. Teams are finalizing their draft boards and rumors are beginning to swirl about where some prospects could land in the draft.
Everything needs to be taken with a grain of salt at this point in time as franchises are looking to put themselves in the best position. Whether that is to select a specific player or to get the most out of trade talks, there are going to be a lot of rumors swirling until names are called.
This year’s draft could have a ton of movement via trade. With such a limited number of teams projected to have cap space, making a trade is the only way some will be able to upgrade this offseason.
The draft presents teams the first chance at making a deal and acquiring some talent.
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As there is every season, players are rising and falling down the board as well. While there is a soft consensus about how things could go near the top of the draft, all it takes is one team to change things up and throw everyone for a loop.
With information beginning to leak out and things being in the home stretch, there is a lot to follow. Here are five of the major storylines ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft to keep an eye on.