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When in the NBA Draft? Dates, TV channel, lottery order, betting odds

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The Oklahoman

With the regular season in the books, the focus now shifts to the 2024 NBA Draft.

The two-day event will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The first round is set to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, while the second round is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday.

Atlanta has the No. 1 overall pick in the draft for the first time since 1975. The rest of the top three consists of Washington and Houston, respectively.

Here's everything you need to know about the draft:

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When is the NBA Draft?

Round 1

  • Date: Wednesday, June 26
  • Time: 7 p.m. CT
  • Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York

Round 2

  • Date: Thursday, June 27
  • Time: 3 p.m. CT

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How to watch 2024 NBA Draft

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2024 NBA Draft lottery order

  1. Atlanta Hawks
  2. Washington Wizards
  3. Houston Rockets
  4. San Antonio Spurs
  5. Detroit Pistons
  6. Charlotte Hornets
  7. Portland Trail Blazers
  8. San Antonio Spurs
  9. Memphis Grizzlies
  10. Utah Jazz
  11. Chicago Bulls
  12. Oklahoma City Thunder
  13. Sacramento Kings
  14. Portland Trail Blazers

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Betting odds for No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, June 23

  • Zaccharie Risacher, France: -165
  • Donovan Clingan, UConn: +170
  • Alexandre Sarr, France: +500
  • Stephon Castle, UConn: +4000
  • Reed Sheppard, Kentucky: +6600

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