The Latest Breaking News from NBA Draft Lottery

NBA Draft Lottery Rules, Explained

Explaining the rule and history of the NBA draft lottery.

Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2025

NBA Draft Lottery: Warriors’ 2024 first round pick goes to Trail Blazers

Following the lottery, the Warriors 2024 first round selection will officially head to the Trail Blazers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2024

NBA lottery 2024 representatives: A complete list of who will be on the podium for each team

A who's who of the big names representing players on the podium for the 2024 NBA Draft lottery.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 12, 2024

Bulls cede No. 11 pick in first round to Magic

Hoping to buck the odds like they did in the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery, lady luck didn’t ring twice for the Bulls.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

The 5 most fun NBA Draft lottery teams (the Spurs!) for Victor Wembanyama to land on, ranked

Here's a look at the most fun fits for the NBA's top prospect in 20 years.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2023

Aggregate NBA mock draft 5.0: Jabari Smith leaps Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero; trade possibilities

Following the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype said they are monitoring the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers as two potential teams that could trade their picks in search of player(s) that can help ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 20, 2022

Jabari Smith is now the clear favorite at No. 1 overall after Magic win lottery

The odds for the No. 1 overall pick have notably shifted a day after the NBA draft lottery.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022

Holy moly did Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi have a historically bad inning against the Astros

Nathan Eovaldi made some really bad history in Boston's loss last night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2022

Damian Lillard will represent Blazers in next draft lottery

Damian Lillard will hope the ping pong balls bounce in Portland's favor when he represents the Blazers at the 2022 NBA draft lottery drawing on May 17. The Blazers announced Lillard will be in attendance for the team courtesy of Lillard's son, ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2022