The NBA Draft Lottery will determine the selection order for the 2026 NBA Draft on May 10. Teams with the worst records, including the Wizards, Pacers, and Nets, have the best chances for the top pick.
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NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026
Determines selection order for the NBA Draft
Wizards, Pacers, and Nets have highest chances for top pick
Cameron Boozer is a likely top draft pick
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Cameron Boozer of the Duke Blue Devils is one of the likely top draft picks at this year's NBA Draft. Here's how to watch it live. (Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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The fate of some of the top college basketball players in the country will be decided by this year’s NBA Draft, but before player selections can be made, the NBA Draft Lottery has to take place to determine the order of selection. The three teams with the worst records during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Washington Wizards, the Indiana Pacers, and the Brooklyn Nets, have the highest likelihood of nabbing the first overall draft pick this year, but nothing will be confirmed until the NBA Draft Lottery takes place on May 10.
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Q&A
When is the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery scheduled?
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is scheduled for May 10.
Which teams have the highest chances of the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets have the highest chances of securing the first overall pick.
How can I watch the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery live?
Details on how to watch the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery live will be provided closer to the event date.
What is the significance of the NBA Draft Lottery?
The NBA Draft Lottery determines the order in which teams will select players in the upcoming NBA Draft, impacting team rosters and future seasons.
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The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at 8 p.m. ET and the second round will take place on Wednesday, June 24 at 8 p.m. ET.
2026 NBA Draft schedule:
All times Eastern
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May 10: 2026 NBA Draft Lottery: 3 p.m. (ABC)
May 10-17: AWS NBA Draft Combine in Chicago
June 13: Deadline for an Early Entry player to withdraw from 2026 NBA Draft
