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The 2023 NBA Draft arrives on Thursday, June 22, with plenty of intrigue. Before the draft even arrived, the Phoenix Suns acquired Bradley Beal in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards, and it is more than possible that other big names could move either before or during the draft. From there, the excitement of draft night can also stand on its own, with top-tier prospects finding new homes and a bunch of situations in which organizations are weighing the present against the future. At the top, Victor Wembanyama seems to be a lock to head to San Antonio, which means the draft really begins at No. 2 with the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte could be weighing trade offers and, after the Hornets make their choice, the Blazers (No. 3) and Rockets (No. 4) are widely expected to consider options that don’t lead to making picks in their current slots. If nothing else, things will be very, very interesting for all parties, and the entire board can shift based on what happens at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4, no matter which teams are making those choices.