NBA: 7 bold predictions for the 2022 draft night

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NBA Draft prospect Jaden Ivey (Journal-Courier)Bkc Purdue Vs Omaha

Some team will trade up for Jaden Ivey

There’s already been plenty of speculation that there are multiple teams that are trying to trade up to No. 4 with Jaden Ivey being one of the primary targets. I predict that one team will be successful in doing so with the Sacramento Kings.

There’s no legit surefire franchise player that could be selected at No. 4 and it would likely be better if the Kings found a way to exchange the No. 4 pick for multiple assets. Sacramento isn’t close to breaking through in the Western Conference and could benefit from a trade down in this draft.

A few teams to keep an eye on are the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and New York Knicks. I have a feeling one of them will be successful on draft night.