What Is the Draft Order for 2022 NBA Draft? (Magic Will Have No. 1 Pick)

The 2022 NBA Draft Lottery took place on Tuesday, May 17, determining the order for this summer’s 2022 NBA Draft. 

The Magic will have the No. 1 pick after coming into the lottery with a 14 percent chance to end up with the top selection.

The 2022 NBA Draft features several elite prospects, including forwards Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero, guard Jaden Ivey and center Chet Holmgren. 

Here’s a look at the full order for the 2022 NBA Draft this offseason:

2022 NBA Draft Order

1. Orlando Magic
2. Oklahoma City Thunder
3. Houston Rockets
4. Sacramento Kings
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Indiana Pacers
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. New Orleans Pelicans (via Los Angeles Lakers
9. San Antonio Spurs
10. Washington Wizards
11. New York Knicks
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Los Angeles Clippers)
13. Charlotte Hornets
14. Cleveland Cavaliers
15. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans)
16. Atlanta Hawks
17. Houston Rockets (via Brooklyn Nets)
18. Chicago Bulls
19. Minnesota Timberwolves
20. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors)
21. Denver Nuggets
22. Memphis Grizzlies (via Utah Jazz)
23. Brooklyn Nets (via Philadelphia 76ers; Nets can defer to 2023)
24. Milwaukee Bucks
25. San Antonio Spurs (via Boston Celtics)
26. Dallas Mavericks
27. Miami Heat
28. Golden State Warriors
29. Memphis Grizzlies
30. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Phoenix Suns)

Who Moved the Most in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery?

The Sacramento Kings made the biggest move in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, as they jumped from the No. 7 pick to inside the top four with the No. 4 pick.

Who Were the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery Representatives?

Here’s a full list of each team’s representative at this year’s NBA draft lottery: 

When Is the 2022 NBA Draft?

The 2022 NBA Draft is scheduled for Thursday, June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 

Who Are the Top Prospects for the 2022 NBA Draft?

We mentioned four players that are expected to go in the top five in the draft above, but here’s a list of some of the top players in this year’s draft class: 

Chet Homgren, Center, Gonzaga

Chet Holmgren has a unique skill set for his size, but he still needs to put on weight at the NBA level. Still, the top prospect in the 2022 class averaged 14.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs in his freshman season. 

Paolo Banchero, Forward, Duke

Paolo Banchero may be the most NBA-ready player in the draft, as he’s an elite three-level scorer and is a dynamic playmaker as well (3.2 assists per game). Banchero needs to become a more consistent 3-point shooter, but he has the makings of a star. 

Jabari Smith, Forward, Auburn

Jabari Smith was incredibly impressive for the Auburn Tigers in his freshman season, shooting 42.0 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 16.9 points per game. Smith’s offensive game is extremely advanced for such a young player, and he should be a top-three selection in the draft. 

Jaden Ivey, Guard, Purdue

Jaden Ivey is probably the best sophomore in this draft class, and he has been mocked as the first guard off the board. Ivey improved his 3-point shooting percentage from 25.8 to 35.8 percent last season, and he’s a solid playmaker. He is one of the most dynamic offensive players in the draft with his ability to get downhill to the rim. 

Shaedon Sharpe, Guard, Kentucky

Shaedon Sharpe didn’t even need to step on the floor at Kentucky to be considered a lottery and potentially top-five pick. He’s going to be an intriguing name to watch at the combine and in pre-draft workouts since the tape on him is limited. 

Keegan Murray, Forward, Iowa

Keegan Murray was an absolute beast for the Hawkeyes in his sophomore season, averaging 23.5 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He’s yet another hybrid forward who can really stretch the floor, shooting 39.8 percent form 3 on 4.7 attempts per game last season. 

Johnny Davis, Guard, Wisconsin

Sophomore Johnny Davis did it all for Wisconsin in the 2021-22 season, averaging 19.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. A bigger guard, Davis would fit well in almost any NBA backcourt but he needs to become a better shooter (30.6 percent from 3 on just 3.9 attempts per game last season) at the next level.