It’s almost time for the league to bring in a new class of prospects.
The 2024 NBA Draft lottery will take place on Sunday, May 12. Lottery teams hope to land a difference-maker capable of taking a franchise from the bottom to the top of the standings.
Frenchman Alex Sarr, Ron Holland of G League Ignite and Serbian point guard Nikola Topic are in play for the first pick. Connecticut’s Stephon Castle, Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht and Colorado’s Cody Williams, younger brother of Thunder forward Jalen Williams, are some of the college talents near the top of draft boards.
The teams with the best odds of receiving the first pick are the Pistons and Wizards, each with a 14.0 percent chance. The Hornets have the third-best odds at 13.3 percent. The Trail Blazers have the fourth-best odds at 13.2 percent, while the Spurs round out the top five at 10.5 percent.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Draft lottery, including how to watch the annual event.
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What time is the 2024 NBA Draft lottery?
- Date: Sunday May 12
- Time: 3 pm eastern time
The NBA Draft lottery results will be revealed at 3 pm ET. The lottery will be held in Chicago.
What channel is the 2024 NBA Draft lottery on?
- Date: Sunday May 12
- Television channel: ABC
- Live broadcast: Sling
Viewers in the United States can watch the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery on ABC, and viewers in Canada can watch the event on TSN 4. A live stream will also be available for those in the US on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering a wide range of channels. You can always cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery is not available to watch live at your location or if you are traveling internationally, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geo-restrictions and access your favorite streaming services.
How does the NBA Draft lottery work?
The 14 teams that missed this year’s postseason have been assigned odds for the No. 1 overall pick based on their regular season records.
The two teams with the worst records (Detroit and Washington) each have a 14.0 percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick. Charlotte won the tiebreaker with Portland, so it has a 13.3 percent chance of landing the top pick, while Portland has a 13.2 percent chance. The numbers get progressively smaller for teams with higher winning percentages.
As for the drawing itself, it will take place in a private room right before the ABC broadcast begins. Once the drawing is complete, the results will be placed in envelopes and read during the broadcast.
2024 NBA Draft Lottery Odds
Here are the complete odds for each team to receive the first overall pick, according to NBA.com.
| Equipment | Record | Gain% | Number 1 Pick Probability |
| detroit | 14-68 | .171 | 14.0% |
| Washington | 15-67 | .183 | 14.0% |
| charlotte | 21-61 | .256 | 13.3% |
| portland | 21-61 | .256 | 13.2% |
| Saint Anthony | 22-60 | .268 | 10.5% |
| toronto1 | 25-57 | .305 | 9.0% |
| Memphis | 27-55 | .329 | 7.5% |
| Utah2 | 31-51 | .378 | 6.0% |
| Brooklyn (to Houston) | 32-50 | .390 | 4.5% |
| atlanta | 36-46 | .439 | 3.0% |
| chicago | 39-43 | .476 | 2.0% |
| houston3 | 41-41 | .500 | 1.5% |
| Sacrament | 46-36 | .561 | 0.8% |
| Golden state4 | 46-36 | .561 | 0.7% |
1 This selection could be transferred to San Antonio.
2 This selection can be transmitted to Oklahoma City
3 This selection can be transmitted to Oklahoma City
4 This election could move to Portland (via Boston and Memphis)
