The 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm is a highly anticipated event for basketball fans and aspiring NBA players alike. Here’s everything you need to know about when it takes place.
When is the 2024 NBA Draft?
The 2024 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 26-27, 2024. This year marks a significant change as the Draft has expanded to a two-night format.
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First Round: Wednesday, June 26 at 8 PM ET. The event will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., home of the Brooklyn Nets. It will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. Tickets are available for purchase.
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Second Round: Thursday, June 27 at 4 PM ET. This round will take place at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York and will be broadcast on ESPN.
NBA Logo Court
Image alt text: NBA logo displayed on the court, representing the National Basketball Association.
Who was selected in the First Round?
Zaccharie Risacher was selected No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Hawks. The official NBA Draft Board provides the full list of Round 1 picks.
What is the 2024 NBA Draft order?
The final 2024 Draft order was determined after the NBA Draft Lottery. The 14 teams that didn’t make the NBA Playoffs were eligible for the Draft Lottery. After the first four picks were drawn, the remaining lottery teams selected in inverse order of their regular-season record.
Teams that weren’t part of the lottery (those that made the playoffs) will select in reverse order of their regular-season record. Each team gets one pick in the first round and one in the second. Note that Phoenix and Philadelphia each lost a 2024 second-round pick due to League penalties.
When was the Draft Lottery?
The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm occurred on May 12, 2024, in Chicago. The Atlanta Hawks secured the No. 1 overall pick, followed by the Wizards, Rockets, and Spurs.
Key Dates for the 2024 NBA Draft Process:
- April 27: NBA Early Entry Eligibility Deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)
- May 12: NBA Draft Lottery 2024 presented by State Farm
- May 13-19: NBA Combine (Chicago, IL)
- June 16: NBA Draft Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET)
- June 26: NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (First Round)
- June 27: NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (Second Round)
What is the format for the Draft?
As mentioned, the Draft has expanded to a two-night format. The first round will take place on June 26, followed by the second round on June 27. There will be five minutes between draft picks in the first round. For the second round, the time between draft picks has increased to four minutes (previously two minutes).
How do you attend the 2024 NBA Draft?
NBA Official Experience Packages are available for purchase for the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Packages include behind-the-scenes tours, red-carpet access, and a visit to ESPN’s broadcast set.
How does the Draft Lottery work?
The NBA Draft Lottery determines the order of selection for the first 14 picks. Drawings are conducted to determine the first four picks. The remaining “lottery teams” select in positions five through 14 in inverse order of their 2023-24 regular-season records. The lottery procedure occurs in a separate room just before the ESPN broadcast with select media, NBA officials, and team representatives present.
Fourteen ping-pong balls numbered 1 through 14 are placed in a lottery machine. Before the lottery, 1,000 of the 1,001 possible combinations are assigned to the 14 participating lottery teams. The drawing process involves mixing the balls and removing them one by one. The team assigned to the drawn combination receives the corresponding pick. Ernst & Young oversees the entire process, and the results are announced by the NBA Deputy Commissioner.
Which teams participated in the 2024 Draft Lottery?
The teams eligible for the Draft Lottery were the 14 teams that didn’t make the 2024 NBA Playoffs:
- East: Atlanta, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, and Washington
- West: Golden State, Houston, Memphis, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, and Utah
Lottery odds for each team
The final Lottery odds will be determined at the end of the regular season.
History of the NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery has evolved since its inception.
- 1966-1984: Coin flip between the teams with the worst record in each conference.
- June 1984: Lottery system among non-playoff teams.
- April 1986: Lottery determines the first three picks only.
- October 1989: Weighted system introduced.
- November 1993: Increased chances for teams with the worst records.
- October 1995: Increased number of teams participating in the lottery.
- September 2017: Reduced odds for the top three teams.
All-Time List of Winning Lottery Teams
| Year | Team with No. 1 Pick | Winning Odds | Player Taken |
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| 2024 | Atlanta Hawks | 3.00% | TBD |
| 2023 | San Antonio Spurs | 14.00% | Victor Wembanyama |
| 2022 | Orlando Magic | 14.00% | Paolo Banchero |
| 2021 | Detroit Pistons | 14.00% | Cade Cunningham |
| 2020 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 14.00% | Anthony Edwards |
| 2019 | New Orleans Pelicans | 6.00% | Zion Williamson |
| 2018 | Phoenix Suns | 25.00% | Deandre Ayton |
| 2017 | Boston Celtics | 25.00% | Markelle Fultz |
| 2016 | Philadelphia Sixers | 25.00% | Ben Simmons |
| 2015 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 25.00% | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| 2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1.70% | Andrew Wiggins |
| 2013 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 15.60% | Anthony Bennett |
| 2012 | New Orleans Hornets | 13.70% | Anthony Davis |
| 2011 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2.80% | Kyrie Irving |
| 2010 | Washington Wizards | 10.30% | John Wall |
| 2009 | Los Angeles Clippers | 17.70% | Blake Griffin |
| 2008 | Chicago Bulls | 1.70% | Derrick Rose |
| 2007 | Portland Trail Blazers | 5.30% | Greg Oden |
| 2006 | Toronto Raptors | 8.80% | Andrea Bargnani |
| 2005 | Milwaukee Bucks | 6.30% | Andrew Bogut |
| 2004 | Orlando Magic | 25.00% | Dwight Howard |
| 2003 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 22.50% | LeBron James |
| 2002 | Houston Rockets | 8.90% | Yao Ming |
| 2001 | Washington Wizards | 15.70% | Kwame Brown |
| 2000 | New Jersey Nets | 4.40% | Kenyon Martin |
| 1999 | Chicago Bulls | 15.70% | Elton Brand |
| 1998 | Los Angeles Clippers | 22.56% | Michael Olowokandi |
| 1997 | San Antonio Spurs | 21.60% | Tim Duncan |
| 1996 | Philadelphia Sixers | 33.73% | Allen Iverson |
| 1995 | Golden State Warriors | 9.40% | Joe Smith |
| 1994 | Milwaukee Bucks | 16.30% | Glenn Robinson |
| 1993 | Orlando Magic | 1.52% | Chris Webber |
| 1992 | Orlando Magic | 15.15% | Shaquille O’Neal |
| 1991 | Charlotte Hornets | 10.61% | Larry Johnson |
| 1990 | New Jersey Nets | 16.67% | Derrick Coleman |
| 1989 | Sacramento Kings | 11.11% | Pervis Ellison |
| 1988 | Los Angeles Clippers | 14.29% | Danny Manning |
| 1987 | San Antonio Spurs | 14.29% | David Robinson |
| 1986 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 14.29% | Brad Daugherty |
| 1985 | New York Knicks | 14.29% | Patrick Ewing |
History of the NBA Draft
The first NBA Draft was in 1947 and has been held every year since.
In conclusion, mark your calendars for June 26th and 27th to witness the future of the NBA unfold. Whether you’re interested in What Time Is The Nba Draft, the lottery, or the overall history, this guide has you covered.
