2026 NBA Draft
Late June 2026 · Location TBD
Live draft order projection based on current NBA standings. The 14 worst records enter the lottery for the top 4 picks. Picks 5-14 are assigned in reverse order of record after lottery selections. Picks 15-30 follow regular season record (worst to best among non-lottery teams).
Lottery Projection
Bottom 14 teams by record. Top 4 picks determined by weighted lottery draw.
Indiana Pacers
Washington Wizards
Brooklyn Nets
Sacramento Kings
Utah Jazz
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans Pelicans
Chicago Bulls
Milwaukee Bucks
Golden State Warriors
LA Clippers
Portland Trail Blazers
Charlotte HornetsLottery Odds (chance at #1 pick)
Non-Lottery Picks (15-30)
Set by regular season record. No lottery draw for these positions.
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
Atlanta Hawks
Philadelphia 76ers
Phoenix Suns
Toronto Raptors
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Houston Rockets
Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons
San Antonio Spurs
Oklahoma City ThunderTop Prospects to Watch
Full mock draft and prospect profiles coming after the NBA Draft Lottery.
Mock Draft Coming Soon
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery will determine the final pick order for the top 14 selections. Mock draft rankings and prospect scouting reports will be available after the lottery drawing.
How the NBA Draft Lottery Works
The NBA uses a weighted lottery system to determine the top 4 picks. The 14 teams that miss the playoffs are entered into the lottery, with worse records receiving better odds.
Four ping-pong balls are drawn to determine picks 1 through 4. After the lottery, picks 5-14 are assigned in reverse order of regular season record among remaining lottery teams. A team can move up a maximum of 4 spots (e.g., the 5th-worst team can pick no higher than #1).
Picks 15-30 (first round) and all second-round picks are set by regular season record with no lottery component.