NBA Draft 2022 tracker: Pick-by-pick analysis for Round 1

NBA Draft 2022 tracker: Pick-by-pick analysis for Round 1

After a brief whirlwind thanks to fast-moving betting lines, it seems there will be little drama at the start of the 2022 NBA Draft Thursday night in Brooklyn. The intrigue will begin after the top three.

Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero figure to go at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 to the Magic, Thunder and Rockets, respectively. Then, all bets are off.

Could the Knicks shake up the entire 2022 NBA Draft by trading up to No. 4 for Jaden Ivey? Or will they stay at No. 11 and go with someone like a high-upside AJ Griffin?

What you need to know: