It’s been a little over a week since the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals, and tonight, 58 young players will be drafted into the next generation at the 2024 NBA Draft.
For the first time since the draft went from a three-to-seven-round affair to a two-round one, the NBA Draft will be held over two nights — tonight, June 26, and tomorrow, June 27.
There are 58 picks in this year’s draft, rather than the typical 60 (technically two per team, though trades can complicate that); the Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns violated the NBA’s tampering rules during free agency and were forced to forfeit their second-round picks.
Among the names being thrown around for the evening’s top picks are Alexandre Sarr (France), Zaccharie Risacher (France), or Donovan Clingan (UConn), but the name on everyone’s radar is Bronny James. The son of LeBron James is eligible for tonight’s draft and since 2022, the elder James said he “would do whatever it takes” to play with his son in the NBA, but recent reports suggest he’s “off” that idea now.
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Below, we’ve outlined everything you need to know to tune into both days of the NBA draft, from channels to times.
2024 NBA Draft date and start time: When is the 2024 NBA draft?
The NBA Draft will be held on June 26 and 7:00 p.m. ET and June 27 at 4:00 p.m. ET. This is the first year that the NBA Draft will be held over two days rather than just one since the draft went to a two-round format.
What channel is NBA Draft 2024 airing on?
On June 26, the NBA Draft will air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+, while the second round on June 27 will air on ESPN and ESPN+.
How to watch and stream the 2024 NBA Draft:
Fans can watch the draft on the ESPN app from wherever they please, as long as they have a cable subscription login.
Can I watch the 2024 NBA Draft for free?
Yes! The following live TV streaming services include ABC and ESPN+ in base packages and offer free trials of varying length.
- DirecTV Stream – any plan, starting at $79.99/month after five days free
- Hulu + Live TV – base plan, $76.99/month after three days free
- fuboTV – any plan, starting at $79.99/month after one week free
Where is NBA Draft 2024 being held?
Night one of the 2024 NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. If you’re looking for some last-minute Wednesday night plans, tickets are still available on Vivid Seats. The second day of the draft will take place at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York.
NBA Draft 2024 Order: Who has the first pick in the 2024 NBA draft?
Atlanta has the first overall pick in this year’s draft. See below for a full list of the first round draft order.
- Atlanta
- Washington
- Houston (from Brooklyn)
- San Antonio
- Detroit
- Charlotte
- Portland
- San Antonio (from Toronto)
- Memphis
- Utah
- Chicago
- Oklahoma City (from Houston)
- Sacramento
- Portland (from Golden State via Boston and Memphis)
- Miami
- Philadelphia
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Orlando
- Toronto (from Indiana)
- Cleveland
- New Orleans (from Milwaukee)
- Phoenix
- Milwaukee (from New Orleans)
- New York (from Dallas)
- New York
- Washington (from LA Clippers via Dallas and Oklahoma City)
- Minnesota
- Denver
- Utah (from Oklahoma City via Toronto and Indiana)
- Boston
NBA Draft 2024 top prospects:
The first overall pick at this year’s NBA Draft is not a foregone conclusion yet, and as the odds have continued to fluctuate, it may be any one of the following players: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, or Donovan Clingan.
Per Jacob Wayne at Post Action Betting, here’s who else you can expect to see go in the top 10: Reed Sheppard, Cody Williams, Stephon Castle, Dalton Knecht, Matas Buzelis, Devin Carter, and Nikola Topic.
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