The NBA Draft is the annual event where the 30 NBA teams select eligible players to join the league. The 2026 NBA Draft takes place on June 23 (Round 1) and June 24 (Round 2) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Round 1 airs live on ABC and ESPN at 8:00 PM ET. The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick, with the Utah Jazz at No. 2 and the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3.
The 2026 NBA Draft Round 1 is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Round 2 follows on Wednesday, June 24, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The 2026 NBA Draft takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
30 NBA teams select players in 2 rounds (60 picks total). Teams that missed the playoffs enter the Draft Lottery, with the worst records getting the best odds for top picks.
The 2026 NBA Draft Round 1 begins at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, airing on ABC and ESPN.