2026 NBA Draft Lottery: Odds, date, and protections

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The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery will determine the order of the upcoming draft, with the Wizards, Pacers, and Nets sharing the highest odds for the top pick. These three teams each have a 14% chance of securing the first overall selection and a 52.1% chance of landing within the top four picks. The lottery event is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, and will be broadcast on ESPN, following the conclusion of the regular season and widespread speculation about teams intentionally losing games.


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