The 2026 NBA draft lottery is scheduled for May 10, setting the stage for the league’s annual drawing that determines the top of the upcoming draft order.
A total of 14 teams will be included in the lottery, each with a chance to win the No. 1 overall pick. The event will establish the order for the first selections in the 2026 NBA Draft.
What’s at stake
The lottery decides which team will secure the No. 1 overall pick, along with the rest of the lottery order. With 14 teams involved, the drawing will shape the early portion of the draft and clarify where each participating team will select.