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The 2026 NBA Draft class is considered one of the best in recent memory, so much so that teams were accused of tanking throughout the regular season.
With A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer headlining this year's class, many teams wanted to give themselves a chance to get into the coveted top four. That also led to the NBA changing lottery rules next year as a result of all the perceived tanking.
Therefore, this appears to be the last lottery of the current system, and it could be one of the most important of the past decade. While the first overall pick is obviously the top prize, teams will be thrilled to move up in any capacity for the draft.
The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets lead the way with the best odds to pick first, while the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings follow right behind. Further down the odds, teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors are hoping the lottery can provide a lifeline entering a tumultuous offseason.
The Sporting News is tracking live results from the 2026 NBA Draft lottery. Follow along for full updates from Chicago, Illinois.
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NBA Draft Lottery results 2026
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NBA Draft Lottery 2026 live updates
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NBA Draft Lottery odds 2026
Team Odds to pick No. 1 Odds to pick top 4
Wizards 14.0% 52.1%
Pacers 14.0% 52/1%
Nets 14.0% 52.1%
Jazz 11.5% 45.2%
Kings 11.5% 45.2%
Grizzlies 9.0% 37.2%
Hawks (via Pelicans) 6.8% 29.3%
Mavericks 6.7% 29.0%
Bulls 4.5% 20.3%
Bucks 3.0% 13.9%
Warriors 2.0% 9.4%
Thunder (via Clippers) 1.5% 7.1%
Heat 1.0% 4.8%
Hornets 0.5% 2.4%
Notes:
Oklahoma City's pick via LA Clippers is unprotected
Indiana's pick goes to LA Clippers if it falls between Nos. 5 and 9 (Ivica Zubac trade)
Atlanta will receive the better of Milwaukee or New Orleans picks, and Milwaukee will receive the lesser remaining between the two
When is the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?
Date: Sunday, May 10
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery will take place at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 10, before Game 4 of Knicks vs. 76ers.
How to watch 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
TV channel: ABC
Live stream: fubo, ESPN App
ABC will have coverage of the 2026 NBA Draft lottery before it broadcasts Knicks-76ers Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Those looking for an alternate stream can use Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Where is the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?
Location: Chicago, Illinois
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery will occur live from the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, Illinois. It will kick off the NBA combine, which will take place in Chicago over the course of the next week.
Top 2026 NBA Draft prospects to know
Here's a list of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft:
A.J. Dybantsa, BYU
Darryn Peterson, Kansas
Cameron Boozer, Duke
Caleb Wilson, North Carolina
Darius Acuff, Arkansas
Kingston Flemings, Houston
Brayden Burries, Arizona
Keaton Wagler, Illinois
Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan
Nate Ament, Tennessee
Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville
Aday Mara, Michigan