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We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
ESPN Analytics has released a 2026 NBA draft lottery simulator, which allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
The 2026 NBA draft lottery will happen May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 pick. Here are the full details.
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.
Jeremy Woo's NBA mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected teams for Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer.
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?
How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.
AJ Dybantsa explains what being the No. 1 pick would mean to him and what's important for him to achieve in the NBA.
Think you could do better than your team's general manager? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft simulator.
We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
ESPN Analytics has released a 2026 NBA draft lottery simulator, which allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
The 2026 NBA draft lottery will happen May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 pick. Here are the full details.
Could your team land a superstar? Enter the teams and players into our Trade Machine, and we'll tell you if it works.
New York heads to Philly up 2-0, but Friday's Game 3 could easily shift the series momentum. Here's how.
After his NBA career, Smith worked through dyslexia, ADHD challenges to prove he's more than just an athlete.
How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.
Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.
LeBron James has provided NBA fans with countless unforgettable moments all over the court. Some rise above others, helping to tell the story of the NBA's most legendary career.
Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, and guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.





















