As the 2022 NBA Draft approaches closer and closer, more and more speculation and rumors breaking.
This time of year, news literacy becomes an ever more important skill as there’s also plenty of smoke or downright fake news to navigate through to get down to the actual hints and clues that may give the seasoned sleuths a peek into the bigger picture that is NBA Draft day.
There are a significant amount of bread crumbs out there for those willing to hunt for them. Local beat reporters, team workouts, and trade interest rumors can also give insight into what drama is going to ensue before or during the draft.
Case in point, the Phoenix Suns are reportedly looking into trading some of their veterans in return for the New Orleans Pelicans’ eighth-overall pick in order to clear up cap space to re-sign Deandre Ayton.
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This is a huge indicator that Phoenix will look to trade into the first round of Thursday’s draft one way or another.
Here are a few other predictions for what might go down before or during the 2022 NBA Draft: