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When is the NBA Draft Lottery 2026. NBA Draft Lottery where to watch
TL;DR
The NBA Draft Lottery for 2026 is happening today, determining the draft order for non-playoff teams. Fans can find out where their teams will draft based on their performance.
Key points
- NBA Draft Lottery 2026 is today
- Determines draft order for non-playoff teams
- Fans can find out where their teams will draft
- Teams must perform poorly or trade to enter lottery
When is the NBA Draft Lottery 2026. NBA Draft Lottery where to watch
In order to win the lottery, you have to play.
And to play the NBA Lottery, you have to be bad, or make a trade with a team that is bad.
It's time to find out where non-playoff teams will draft, and it happens today. Here's everything you need to know about the NBA Draft Lottery.
When is the NBA Lottery?
The Lottery will be held May 10.
What time is the NBA Lottery?
The NBA Draft Lottery will be held at 3 p.m. EST.
What channel will the lottery be on?
The Lottery will air on ABC.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks works against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives around Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks drives around Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Mitchell Robinson #23 and Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks defend Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives around Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks falls to the court after a play during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the second quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Spike Lee looks on during the second quarter of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jimmy Fallon reacts during the second quarter of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Actor Timothée Chalamet looks on during the second quarter of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up against the New York Knicks during the second half in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers \during the first half in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers works against Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks gras a rebound as Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the second quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks in front of Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks works against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks works against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives around Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks drives around Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Mitchell Robinson #23 and Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks defend Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives around Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks falls to the court after a play during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the second quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Spike Lee looks on during the second quarter of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jimmy Fallon reacts during the second quarter of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Actor Timothée Chalamet looks on during the second quarter of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up against the New York Knicks during the second half in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers \during the first half in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers works against Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks gras a rebound as Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the second quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA playoffs second round in photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks in front of Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
NBA Draft Lottery odds
| Team | Odds for No. 1 Pick |
|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 14.0% |
| Indiana Pacers | 14.0% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 14.0% |
| Utah Jazz | 11.5% |
| Sacramento Kings | 11.5% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 9.0% |
| Atlanta Hawks (via New Orleans) | 6.8% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 6.7% |
| Chicago Bulls | 4.5% |
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Q&A
What date is the NBA Draft Lottery in 2026?
The NBA Draft Lottery for 2026 is scheduled to take place today.
How can I watch the NBA Draft Lottery 2026?
Details on where to watch the NBA Draft Lottery 2026 can typically be found on sports networks and streaming platforms that cover NBA events.
What is the purpose of the NBA Draft Lottery?
The NBA Draft Lottery determines the draft order for non-playoff teams, giving them a chance to secure top talent.
Who participates in the NBA Draft Lottery?
Only non-playoff teams participate in the NBA Draft Lottery, which includes teams that performed poorly during the regular season.
