The NBA Play-In Tournament wrapped up, and the 2026 draft lottery standings are set. The selection order isn’t finalized yet, but the field is locked in.
The Orlando Magic punched their ticket as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed, while the Charlotte Hornets landed in the final lottery spot at No. 14 with a 44-38 record.
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Over in the West, the Phoenix Suns will take on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. That result locked the Golden State Warriors into the No. 11 position. Phoenix’s victory also shifted the Thunder’s pick from the Los Angeles Clippers to the twelfth-best lottery odds.
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A couple of tie-breakers still need sorting out. The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings sit tied at No. 4. The Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks are knotted up at No. 7. Both decisions are scheduled for April 20, right after the NBA Playoffs tip off.
The projected shifts might seem small, but history shows otherwise. Dallas landed the top pick a few years back despite long odds, proving that even slim chances can shake things up.
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2026 NBA Draft Lottery odds
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
Here are the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery odds, with each team’s shot at the No. 1 pick:
T4. Sacramento Kings: 11.5%
T7. Dallas Mavericks: 6.8%
10. Atlanta Hawks (via Bucks): 3%
11. Golden State Warriors: 2%
12. OKC Thunder (via Clippers) 1.5%
14. Charlotte Hornets: 0.5%
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2026 NBA Draft dates and full pre-draft schedule
The Early Entry deadline closes on April 24, setting the initial pool of prospects.
The combine runs from May 8 to May 10, and the draft lottery takes place on that final day.
The 2026 NBA Draft itself goes down on June 23 and 24, with both nights starting at 7 p.m. CT.