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Everything to Know About 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, First Round Order, Start Time
The first round begins with 30 picks and several prospects expected to shape the draft board, analysts said.
- On Wednesday, June 24, the 2026 NBA Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET, with first-round coverage available on ABC, ESPN, the ESPN App, and Fubo.
- Washington Wizards secured the first overall pick during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026, marking their first No. 1 selection since choosing John Wall in 2010.
- Following a 17-65 campaign during the 2025-26 season, Washington seeks to rebuild; the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies follow in the draft order.
- While the first round airs on ABC and ESPN, the second round broadcasts exclusively on ESPN on Wednesday, with teams granted four minutes per selection.
- Teams will select from a pool of talented young stars across 60 total picks as franchises reshape their rosters through this year's selection process.
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The Score2026 NBA Draft Tracker
Welcome to the 2025 NBA Draft tracker from Hoops Wire. We’ll be posting each first-round selection here as soon as it’s available, along with analysis of the prospects/picks, so be sure to check back for the latest. The second round is set for Wednesday. FIRST ROUND 1. Washington Wizards 2. Utah Jazz 3. Memphis Grizzlies 4. Chicago Bulls 5. Los Angeles Clippers 6. Brooklyn Nets 7. Sacramento Kings 8. Atlanta Hawks 9. Dallas Mavericks 10. Milwau…
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