This year’s NBA Draft is as enigmatic as they come.
More often than not, the first-year player draft is a time of much fanfare, particularly for those whose every waking moment revolves around supporting snakebitten franchises.
This year’s iteration of the time-honored tradition looks destined to be far more subdued, however.
Much of that reaction stems from the general perception of this year’s class. It was always going to be hard to emerge out of Victor Wembanyama’s menacing shadow. However, this year’s incoming class hasn’t done itself any favors; many draft experts regard it as the worst draft class in recent NBA history.
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Such distinction could be a death knell to some. However, surprises do tend to take shape when teams are on the clock. Scouting is an imperfect science; the man who just won his third career MVP was a second-round selection, while this year’s Defensive Player of the Year was viewed by many as a first-round afterthought.
All of that is to say that perception isn’t always reality. Those making picks in this year’s iteration of the event do so searching for hidden gems. It seems reasonable to believe at least a few will find them. If that’s not a reason to watch, I don’t know what is.
With that, here’s what you need to know about the NBA Draft, from start time to television schedule.
When is the NBA Draft in 2024?
- Dates: Wednesday, June 26 (Round 1) | Thursday, June 27 (Round 2)
- Start times: 8 p.m. ET Wednesday | 8 p.m. ET Thursday
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN (U.S.)
- Live streams: ESPN app | ESPN+ | Fubo
The 2024 NBA Draft will take place on June 26-27. Round 1 will be held Wednesday, June 26. Round 2 will be held Thursday, June 27,
Where is the NBA Draft in 2024?
The first round 2024 NBA Draft will be held in Brooklyn, New York, at Barclays Center, home of the Nets.
The draft has called Barclays home for each of the past 11 years, excluding 2020, when it was held virtually from ESPN Studios in Bristol, Connecticut in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The second round will be aired from ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in Manhattan.
What time does the NBA Draft start in 2024?
The 2024 NBA Draft is slated to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 26. The draft will be held over two days, with the first round taking place on the 26th. Day Two of the draft will be held on Thursday, June 27 starting at 8 p.m. ET.
| Date | Rounds | Start time (ET) |
| Wednesday, June 26 | Round 1 | 8 p.m. |
| Thursday, June 27 | Round 2 | 8 p.m. |
NBA Draft 2024 TV schedule
The 2024 NBA Draft will be shown on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN app in the U.S. The first round will be aired on ABC, while the whole of the draft will be available to watch on ESPN.
Cord-cutters can stream the draft through ESPN+ and with Fubo, which offers a free trial. Streaming is available in Canada through DAZN, which carries TSN.
| Round | Date | Start time (ET) | TV channels (U.S.) |
| Round 1 | Wednesday, June 26 | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Round 2 | Thursday, June 27 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
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NBA Draft pick order 2024
The ___ own the No. 1 pick in the draft after winning this year’s draft lottery. It’s not nearly as loaded a draft class as the one that greeted us in 2023. Nevertheless, it could be helpful as __ attempts to revitalize its weary squad.
Here’s a look at the complete list of first-round picks:
Round 1
| Round | Pick | Overall | Team |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1 | 5 | 5 | |
| 1 | 6 | 6 | |
| 1 | 7 | 7 | |
| 1 | 8 | 8 | |
| 1 | 9 | 9 | |
| 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| 1 | 11 | 11 | |
| 1 | 12 | 12 | |
| 1 | 13 | 13 | |
| 1 | 14 | 14 | |
| 1 | 15 | 15 | Miami Heat |
| 1 | 16 | 16 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1 | 17 | 17 | New Orleans Pelicans (from Lakers) |
| 1 | 18 | 18 | Orlando Magic |
| 1 | 19 | 19 | Toronto Raptors (from Pacers) |
| 1 | 20 | 20 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1 | 21 | 21 | New Orleans Pelicans (from Bucks) |
| 1 | 22 | 22 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1 | 23 | 23 | Milwaukee Bucks (from Pelicans) |
| 1 | 24 | 24 | New York Knicks (from Mavericks) |
| 1 | 25 | 25 | New York Knicks |
| 1 | 26 | 26 | Washington Wizards (from Clippers via Mavericks and Thunder) |
| 1 | 27 | 27 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1 | 28 | 28 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1 | 29 | 29 | Utah Jazz (from Thunder via Raptors and Pacers) |
| 1 | 30 | 30 | Boston Celtics |
NBA Draft prospects 2024
Here’s are the top 30 players in the 2024 NBA Draft, according to Sporting News’ Kyle Irving in his latest big board:
| Rank | Player | Position | Age | Class | Height/Weight | Team |
| 1. | Alexandre Sarr | C | 19 | — | 7-0, 216 lbs. | Perth Wildcats (Australia) |
| 2. | Nikola Topic | G | 18 | — | 6-5, 201 lbs. | Crvena zvezda (Serbia) |
| 3. | Stephon Castle | G | 19 | FR | 6-6, 215 lbs. | UConn |
| 4. | Dalton Knecht | F | 23 | SR | 6-6, 213 lbs. | Tennessee |
| 5. | Ron Holland | F | 18 | — | 6-8, 206 lbs. | G League Ignite |
| 6. | Zaccharie Risacher | F | 19 | — | 6-8, 210 lbs. | JL Bourg (France) |
| 7. | Donovan Clingan | C | 20 | SO | 7-2, 280 lbs. | UConn |
| 8. | Rob Dillingham | G | 19 | FR | 6-3, 176 lbs. | Kentucky |
| 9. | Cody Williams | F | 19 | FR | 6-8, 190 lbs. | Colorado |
| 10. | Reed Sheppard | G | 19 | FR | 6-3, 187 lbs. | Kentucky |
| 11. | Matas Buzelis | F | 19 | — | 6-10, 209 lbs. | G League Ignite |
| 12. | Isaiah Collier | G | 19 | FR | 6-5, 210 lbs. | USC |
| 13. | Ja’Kobe Walter | G | 19 | FR | 6-5, 195 lbs. | Baylor |
| 14. | Jared McCain | G | 20 | FR | 6-3, 197 lbs. | Duke |
| 15. | Zach Edey | C | 21 | SR | 7-4, 300 lbs. | Purdue |
| 16. | Kevin McCullar | G | 23 | SR | 6-6, 210 lbs. | Kansas |
| 17. | Terrence Shannon Jr. | G | 23 | SR | 6-6, 225 lbs. | Illinois |
| 18. | Devin Carter | G | 22 | JR | 6-3, 195 lbs. | Providence |
| 19. | Tidjane Salaun | F | 18 | — | 6-9, 212 lbs. | Cholet (France) |
| 20. | Kyle Filipowski | F | 20 | SO | 7-0, 248 lbs. | Duke |
| 21. | DaRon Holmes II | C | 21 | JR | 6-10, 235 lbs. | Dayton |
| 22. | Kyshawn George | G | 20 | FR | 6-8, 205 lbs. | Miami |
| 23. | Tristan da Silva | F | 22 | SR | 6-9, 220 lbs. | Colorado |
| 24. | Kel’el Ware | C | 20 | SO | 7-0, 242 lbs. | Indiana |
| 25. | Tyler Smith | F | 19 | — | 6-11, 224 lbs. | G League Ignite |
| 26. | Yves Missi | C | 19 | FR | 6-10, 235 lbs. | Baylor |
| 27. | Ryan Dunn | F | 21 | SO | 6-8, 216 lbs. | Virginia |
| 28. | Carlton Carrington | G | 18 | FR | 6-5, 190 lbs. | Pittsburgh |
| 29. | Jaylon Tyson | G | 21 | JR | 6-7, 215 lbs. | California |
| 30. | Tyler Kolek | G | 23 | SR | 6-3, 195 lbs. | Marquette |