2022 NBA Draft: #37 Jaden Hardy (6' 3", 6' 9" WS) to DAL | two 2nds to SAC

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Why would the Mavs have a motivation to spread a rumor they want back in the draft? How does it benefit them?

Why would other teams make up the Mavs calling them, asking about the price of their draft pick in the late 1st, early 2nd? How does that benefit them?

So who else is there, who WOULD want to be would be spreading a rumor at this time, that a team wants to get back in the draft in late 20s or so and grab Keels?

I think that's your explanation for this odd whisper.