The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery will take place on Sunday, revealing the pick order for teams. Fans can watch the event on specific channels and live stream it online.
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On Sunday, the 2026 NBA Draft order will be revealed, and one team will have the golden opportunity to pick a potential franchise cornerstone with the No. 1 overall selection.
Over the last decade, a few No. 1 picks have instantly transformed their teams and become stars in short order. The Timberwolves, Pistons and Spurs went from the lottery to the playoffs largely because they landed Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham and Victor Wembanyama, respectively.
There are several talented prospects in the 2026 draft class who could make a similar impact. With players like Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson on the board, general managers are hoping for some lottery luck on Sunday afternoon.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, including TV and streaming options for this year's event.
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery will start on Sunday at a specific time, which can be found on the official NBA website.
You can live stream the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery through various platforms that broadcast NBA events; check local listings for details.
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery will be broadcast on designated sports channels; refer to your local listings for the exact channel.
Teams like the Timberwolves, Pistons, and Spurs have significantly improved after selecting players like Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, and Victor Wembanyama as No. 1 picks.

Dylan Holloway, a former Wisconsin Badger, has been named to Team Canada's 23-player roster for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Currently with the St. Louis Blues, Holloway previously was the No. 14 overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2020.
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The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery will air nationally on ABC. Fans can also stream the event on the ESPN app or fubo.
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The 2026 NBA Draft lottery is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 10. The event will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
*Pick may be conveyed to Clippers
**Pick may be conveyed to Hawks (via Pelicans)
| Team | Representative |
| Hawks | Onsi Saleh (general manager) |
| Nets | Vince Carter (former player) |
| Hornets | Kon Knueppel (player) |
| Bulls | Toni Kukoc (special advisor to the president and CEO) |
| Mavericks | Rolando Blackman (former player) |
| Warriors | Larry Harris (assistant GM and director, player personnel) |
| Pacers | T.J. McConnell (player) |
| Grizzlies | Tayshaun Prince (vice president, player affairs) |
| Heat | Alonzo Mourning (vice president, player programs) |
| Bucks | Mallory Edens (ownership) |
| Thunder | Nick Collison (special assistant to the general manager) |
| Kings | Scott Perry (general manager) |
| Jazz | Keyonte George (player) |
| Wizards | John Wall (former player) |