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NBA Draft Lottery Odds Revealed!
28 Apr
Summary
- Top odds for the No. 1 pick go to Wizards, Jazz, Pacers.
- Jazz and Kings have 11.5% chance at the top pick.
- Hawks have two chances at No. 1 pick via trade and swap.
The 2026 NBA Draft class, long considered highly promising, is nearing its pivotal lottery drawing on May 10. This event will determine the initial selection order for teams vying for top talent.
The Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Indiana Pacers have emerged with the best odds, each holding a 14 percent chance for the coveted No. 1 overall pick. These franchises will be keenly watching the ping-pong balls.
Further strengthening the lottery picture, the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings both possess an 11.5 percent probability of landing the top selection. The Memphis Grizzlies are also in contention with a nine percent chance.
The Atlanta Hawks stand out with multiple pathways to a high pick. They have a 6.8 percent chance stemming from a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. Additionally, they hold another three percent chance through valuable swap rights acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks.
