Sports Illustrated

● By Brett Siegel
The 2022 NBA Draft is less than three weeks away and with teams continuing to evaluate talent throughout the pre-draft process, a better picture is being painted for what each organization is looking for in the draft. With over 110 early-entry candidates withdrawing from the draft on June 1, we are in the homestretch of draft evaluations across the league. Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey are heavily regarded as the best prospects this year, but there is a ton of talent and untapped potential up-and-down this draft class.

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