NBA draft lottery

In one of the most unexpected NBA draft lotteries in recent memory, the Atlanta Hawks emerged as the fortunate winners.

Securing the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Hawks defied the odds by clinching the coveted spot after Sunday’s lottery. NBA draft lottery

Entering the lottery with only a 3% chance of securing the first pick, the Hawks, who had the 10th-best odds, made franchise history with their first-ever lottery win. The team finished the previous season with a record of 36-46, falling short in the play-in game and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020. NBA draft lottery

Following the Hawks, the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs secured the next top-four picks. Despite entering the lottery with the best odds, the Detroit Pistons dropped down to the fifth pick. NBA draft lottery

Here are the draft lottery results for the top 14 picks in the 2024 NBA Draft:

1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Washington Wizards
3. Houston Rockets (via Brooklyn Nets)
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Charlotte Hornets
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors)
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Utah Jazz
11. Chicago Bulls
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Houston Rockets)
13. Sacramento Kings
14. Portland Trail Blazers (via Golden State Warriors)

The 2024 NBA Draft presents a variety of intriguing prospects for the Atlanta Hawks to consider with the first overall pick. Among the international prospects are Zaccharie Risacher, Alexandre Sarr, and Nikola Topic, each bringing unique skills and potential to the table. On the collegiate side, players like Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle, Reed Sheppard, and Rob Dillingham have shown promise and could make an impact at the next level. Additionally, G League Ignite standouts Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland offer another avenue for the Hawks to explore. With no clear consensus top pick, the Hawks will have a challenging decision ahead as they look to add talent to their roster.

The 2024 NBA Draft will take place over two nights, with the first round scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, followed by the second round on Thursday, June 27. This marks a departure from the usual format of completing the entire draft in a single night, reflecting the league’s evolving approach to the draft process. NBA draft lottery

 

The 2024 NBA Draft will be held in New York City. The first round will take place at Barclays Center, the home arena of the Brooklyn Nets. The second round will be hosted at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in Manhattan. This split location format provides a unique setting for each round of the draft.

Here’s the full first-round NBA draft order for 2024:

1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Washington Wizards
3. Houston Rockets (via Brooklyn Nets)
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Charlotte Hornets
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors)
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Utah Jazz
11. Chicago Bulls
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Houston Rockets)
13. Sacramento Kings
14. Portland Trail Blazers (via Golden State Warriors)
15. Miami Heat
16. Philadelphia 76ers
17. New Orleans Pelicans (from Los Angeles Lakers; Pelicans can defer pick to 2025)
18. Orlando Magic
19. Toronto Raptors (from Indiana Pacers)
20. Cleveland Cavaliers
21. New Orleans Pelicans (from Milwaukee Bucks)
22. Phoenix Suns
23. Milwaukee Bucks (from New Orleans Pelicans)
24. New York Knicks (from Dallas Mavericks)
25. New York Knicks
26. Washington Wizards (from LA Clippers to Oklahoma City Thunder to Dallas Mavericks)
27. Minnesota Timberwolves
28. Denver Nuggets
29. Utah Jazz (from Oklahoma City Thunder to Indiana Pacers to Toronto Raptors)
30. Boston Celtics

NBA draft lottery