2023 NBA Draft: When is it? Where can I watch?
By David Smith
With the regular season behind us, and teams having their seasons ended in the playoffs, it’s time to focus our attention on the NBA Draft.
The draft is right around the corner, and big names like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller are waiting their turn to have Adam Silver call their names. This is a big night for fans of all teams as well, watching what could be the future centerpiece of their franchise drawn from a deep pool of prospects.
The NBA Draft is held on June 22 in Brooklyn, NY at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. The First Round is on ESPN and ABC, with the Second Round only airing on ESPN.
The draft has a total of 60 picks, with 30 picks in each round. The first fourteen picks are determined by the NBA Draft Lottery. The lottery is also broadcast nationally, held on May 16 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
Who will land the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?
This is a breakdown of how the NBA Draft Lottery odds look, with Detroit, Houston, and San Antonio sharing the best odds for the No. 1 Pick at 14 percent each. All other information about the lottery can be found here.
You can simulate the NBA Draft Lottery, and find out if your team has a pick set in the first round from 16-30, on using Tankathon’s NBA Draft Lottery simulator.
Wembanyama, Henderson, and Miller are the odds on favorites to be the top three picks in this year’s draft. However, chaos has been seen in the past, and there’s always a chance for some. Be sure to tune in and find out which player will be wearing your team’s threads next season!
NBA Draft Big Board. Victor Wembanyama and friends. light
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