There 2026 NBA Draft lottery will determine the order in which teams pick in this year's first round. Here's what to know and how to watch:

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The NBA locked in the two nights for the 2026 NBA draft. The league announced the event will get underway June 23 and conclude June 24. The first round will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN, with ESPN going solo for Round 2. Coverage will get underway at 8 p.m. on both occasions.

Here is more information on the 2026 NBA Draft, set to take place June 23-24, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

With the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on the horizon, we run one final simulation and project all 60 picks in a loaded class, with AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson vying for No. 1 honors.

The Dallas Mavericks could have a late-round target on their board.

NEW YORK — The NBA announced today that 73 players have been invited to the AWS NBA Draft Combine 2026, which will take place from May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.