The NBA Draft lottery odds have been finalized, with the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets each holding a 14% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick for the 2026 NBA Draft. This decision follows a random drawing that resolved ties among teams with identical regular season records. The lottery, set for May 10, will determine the order for the first 14 draft picks.

By the Numbers
  • 14% — Washington Wizards chance to get the No. 1 overall pick.
  • 14% — Indiana Pacers chance to get the No. 1 overall pick.
  • 14% — Brooklyn Nets chance to get the No. 1 overall pick.
  • 1.5% — Oklahoma City Thunder's chance to get the No. 1 overall pick.
  • 0.5% — Charlotte Hornets' chance to get the No. 1 overall pick.
State of Play
  • The NBA Draft lottery is scheduled for May 10, 2026.
  • The NBA Draft will take place on June 23 and 24, 2026.
  • No clear No. 1 pick has emerged, unlike previous drafts.
  • Last year, Dallas Mavericks won the lottery with just a 1.8% chance.
What's Next

Teams will prepare for the upcoming draft, with speculation on potential top picks, including BYU's A.J. Dybantsa and Kansas' Darryn Peterson. As the lottery approaches, teams will analyze their strategies based on the final outcomes.

Bottom Line

The upcoming NBA Draft lottery holds significant implications for the Wizards, Pacers, and Nets, each vying for a transformative No. 1 pick as the league's landscape continues to evolve. Clear paths and expectations are still uncertain, marking an unpredictable draft season ahead.