The 2022 NBA draft is just days away, which means the rumors are only getting hotter—and possibly more accurate.

Between what happens with the Sacramento Kings' pick at No. 4, various reports of what the Washington Wizards plan to do at No. 10, the team who wants to jump into the lottery and the player who may fall out of it, it's time to make sense of the latest buzz around the association.

The BS meter will help to separate fact from fiction as we draw closer to the draft.

Shaedon Sharpe Could Fall in Draft

Sharpe is one of the great mysteries of the 2022 NBA draft after being the No. 1 ranked player in his high school class to then sitting out his lone season at Kentucky.

Because of this, his pre-draft workouts carry far more weight than most of the other top prospects who can use their college film to boost their stock. While Sharpe's upside and strong high school play could earn him an early call on draft night, he's also got some major slide potential now, as Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer wrote:

"One early candidate to fall in the lottery: Shaedon Sharpe. After not playing at Kentucky, Sharpe has been said to underwhelm multiple teams in pre-draft workouts. His range may begin with the New Orleans Pelicans at No. 8, but Sharpe could also feasibly be the target for any team that trades with Portland for the No. 7 pick."

While Sharpe was once thought to be in the mix to go as high as No. 4 to the Sacramento Kings given his size (6'5", 198 pounds), athleticism and scoring ability, players like Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray, Dyson Daniels, AJ Griffin and others may have all jumped the 19-year-old now.

The Portland Trail Blazers may want a more proven player with the No. 7 overall pick with Damian Lillard still on the roster, so starting Sharpe's range at No. 8 makes sense. The San Antonio Spurs, who own three first-round picks and traded shooting guard Derrick White at the deadline, could be a landing spot for Sharpe at No. 9 as well.

With Ivey looking like the prize guard of the draft and so many of the teams picking in the Nos. 4-7 range not needing someone at Sharpe's position, he could definitely go on a mini slide.

B.S. Meter: Low. Underwhelming pre-draft workouts combined with zero college experience could take their toll on Sharpe.

Wizards' 10th Pick Dilemma

The Washington Wizards definitely want to trade the No. 10 pick for a veteran point guard to pair next to Bradley Beal. Unless, of course, they decide to trade up in the draft and go for Purdue's Jaden Ivey instead.

So, which is it?

Well, that depends on who you ask. According to Wizards insider Quinton Mayo, the team is eyeing Ivey:

"Washington’s front office is really high on 6'4" guard, Jaden Ivey out of Purdue. They've spent a significant amount of time discussing possible trade packages to acquire the number four overall pick from Sacramento, Ivey’s assumed draft position, sources tell me."

A backcourt of Ivey and Beal would be devastating offensively from Day 1, although moving from the 10th pick up to No. 4 would require parting with some significant talent or future draft picks. Ivey isn't necessarily a true point guard, either, so Beal would likely continue to serve as the Wizard's primary playmaker—assuming he re-signs, of course.

While trading up for Ivey is tempting, it doesn't align with the strategy that Wizards team president Tommy Sheppard revealed in a previous radio interview, saying, “I don’t see a rookie starting at point guard for us next season. I could be wrong, but I just don’t see that. I think free agency or trade is probably the right route to go.”

The idea of moving the No. 10 pick in exchange for a point guard seems far more likely than trading up, a notion backed up by ESPN's Jonathan Givony, who wrote, "This pick is widely assumed to be available in trade talks, in exchange for a proven backcourt player."

Good for the Wizards to do their homework on Ivey in case he were to fall or the asking price wasn't as high as they originally thought, but staying put at 10 or trading the pick for veteran help appears far more likely.

B.S. Meter: High for trading up to No. 4 for Jaden Ivey, low for trading it for a proven floor general.

Jaden Ivey Prefers Not to Be Drafted by Sacramento Kings

While the towering trio of Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holgrem and Paolo Banchero are widely expected to go in the first three picks, star Purdue guard Jaden Ivey is looking more and more likely to immediately follow.

The problem? The Sacramento Kings own the fourth overall selection, a spot Ivey reportedly doesn't want to go, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony:

"The Kings aren't Ivey's preferred destination but have proved willing to take players without the benefit of workouts and medical information in the past, doing so as recently as a year ago when selecting Davion Mitchell."

In addition to the ineptitude of the organization over the last decade-and-a-half, an already set backcourt may have Ivey turned off by the Kings.

De'Aaron Fox is entrenched as the team's starting point guard and thrived after the franchise traded Tyrese Haliburton, averaging 28.9 points, 6.8 assists, 1.0 steals and shooting 50.3 percent overall in 16 games to close his season. Davion Mitchell was the No. 9 overall pick a year ago and looked good as a starter when given the opportunity (18.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 45.1 percent shooting in 19 games).

So, where would this leave Ivey?

Sacramento would have three guards all 6'4" or shorter, meaning the team would either need to go small or have the trio compete for two starting spots. It's natural that Ivey would desire a location where a starting guard spot is readily available.

The good news for Ivey is that plenty of teams are looking to trade up to No. 4 to select him. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski mentioned the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and Washington Wizards, as well as teams outside of the lottery.

After watching the Kings trade Haliburton just a year-and-a-half into his rookie deal even after he confessed his love for the franchise and seeing an already set backcourt in Sacramento, it's no wonder why Ivey would prefer to go somewhere else.

B.S. Meter: Very low. A better fit for the star guard is out there.

Hawks Want a Lottery Pick, Will Trade John Collins to Get One

Of all the teams looking to move into the lottery, the Hawks seem like an odd choice.

After making it to the East Finals in 2021, Atlanta had to win a pair of play-in games for the right to get bounced in the first round by the Miami Heat this year. Trae Young is a superstar, but the rest of the recent draft picks around him have turned into nothing more than role players (De'Andre Hunter, Kevin Huerter) or have already been traded (Cam Reddish).

John Collins, one of the few picks who have blossomed and been given a large role in Atlanta, is reportedly on the trade block as well as the Hawks look to move into the lottery.

According to The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor: "League sources say the Hawks are looking to add a lottery pick either by outright trading John Collins or also including this selection. One of the teams they’ve had talks with is Portland."

For a team that features an MVP candidate in Young and some quality veterans with Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Danilo Gallinari, giving up assets to move back up for yet another young player seems questionable.

Head coach Nate McMillan didn't seem interested in developing last year's draft picks, Jalen Johnson (selected 20th overall) and Sharife Cooper (48th overall). The two combined to play just 159 total minutes all season.

Moving up from No. 16 to No. 7 (or trading Collins) for a rookie is only going to require more assets and developmental time for a core that looked like it was ready to win two seasons ago.

Even if the Blazers would be interested in pairing Collins with Damian Lillard, it's hard to envision the Hawks actually being better next season with such a move.

B.S. Meter: High. Atlanta doesn't need another young player to develop and should be looking for veteran talent to place around Trae Young instead.