It's almost time for the league to bring in a new class of prospects.
The 2024 NBA Draft lottery will take place on Sunday, May 12. Lottery teams are hoping that they can snag a difference-maker capable of taking a franchise from the bottom to the top of the standings.
Frenchman Alex Sarr, the G League Ignite's Ron Holland and Serbian guard Nikola Topic are all in play for the first pick. Connecticut's Stephon Castle, Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and Colorado's Cody Williams, who is the younger brother of Thunder forward Jalen Williams, are some of the collegiate talents near the top of draft boards.
The teams with the best odds of receiving the No. 1 pick are the Pistons and Wizards, each with a 14.0 percent chance. The Hornets have the third-best odds at 13.3 percent. The Trail Blazers have the fourth-best odds at 13.2 percent, while the Spurs round out the top five at 10.5 percent.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Draft lottery, including how to watch the annual event.
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What time is the 2024 NBA Draft lottery?
- Date: Sunday, May 12
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
The results of the NBA Draft lottery will be revealed at 3 p.m. ET. The lottery will be held in Chicago.
What channel is the 2024 NBA Draft lottery on?
- Date: Sunday, May 12
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Viewers in the United States can watch the 2024 NBA Draft lottery on ABC, and viewers in Canada can catch the event on TSN 4. A live stream will also be available to those in the U.S. on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If the 2024 NBA Draft lottery is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions and access your favorite streaming services.
How does the NBA Draft lottery work?
The 14 teams that missed this year's postseason have all been assigned odds for the No. 1 overall pick based on their regular season records.
The two teams with the worst records (Detroit and Washington) each have a 14.0 percent chance of landing the top pick. Charlotte won the tiebreaker with Portland, so it has a 13.3 percent chance of landing the top pick, while Portland has a 13.2 percent chance. The numbers get progressively smaller for the teams with higher winning percentages.
In terms of the drawing itself, it will be held in a private room just before the ABC broadcast begins. After the drawing is complete, the results will be placed into envelopes and read during the broadcast.
2024 NBA Draft lottery odds
Here are the full odds for each team to receive the No. 1 overall pick, per NBA.com.
| Team | Record | Win% | No. 1 pick probability |
| Detroit | 14-68 | .171 | 14.0% |
| Washington | 15-67 | .183 | 14.0% |
| Charlotte | 21-61 | .256 | 13.3% |
| Portland | 21-61 | .256 | 13.2% |
| San Antonio | 22-60 | .268 | 10.5% |
| Toronto1 | 25-57 | .305 | 9.0% |
| Memphis | 27-55 | .329 | 7.5% |
| Utah2 | 31-51 | .378 | 6.0% |
| Brooklyn (to Houston) | 32-50 | .390 | 4.5% |
| Atlanta | 36-46 | .439 | 3.0% |
| Chicago | 39-43 | .476 | 2.0% |
| Houston3 | 41-41 | .500 | 1.5% |
| Sacramento | 46-36 | .561 | 0.8% |
| Golden State4 | 46-36 | .561 | 0.7% |
1 This pick may be conveyed to San Antonio
2 This pick may be conveyed to Oklahoma City
3 This pick may be conveyed to Oklahoma City
4 This pick may be conveyed to Portland (via Boston and Memphis)
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