Latest News About Nba Draft

The latest NBA Draft news centers on the 2026 draft cycle, with recent tiebreaker resolutions shaping lottery odds and team positions.

Tiebreaker Results

The NBA resolved six ties among teams with identical regular-season records via random drawings on April 20, 2026.[3][10]

• Utah Jazz won over Sacramento Kings for the No. 4 lottery spot (11.5% chance at No. 1).[4]
• New Orleans Pelicans topped Dallas Mavericks for No. 7 odds position.[4]
• Phoenix Suns beat Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers for a playoff pick (No. 16).[4]
• Toronto Raptors edged Atlanta Hawks for No. 19.[3]
• Houston Rockets prevailed over Cleveland Cavaliers for No. 22.[3]
• New York Knicks defeated Los Angeles Lakers, securing No. 24 while Lakers drop to No. 25.[8]

Lottery Odds

Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets share the top 14% odds for the No. 1 pick.[2] Full top odds: Wizards/Pacers/Nets (14%), Jazz/Kings (11.5%), Grizzlies (9%).[2] The lottery airs May 10 on ABC; draft is June 23-24 in Brooklyn.[2][3]

Prospect Updates

Florida's Thomas Haugh, a lottery prospect, announced his return to school on April 21.[5] Houston's Kingston Flemings (projected top-10, pro comp: De'Aaron Fox) declared on April 18.[1] Alabama's Amari Allen declared while maintaining college eligibility.

Full First-Round Order (Pre-Lottery)

OKC failed to improve its position in the reveal.[6] Key spots: 23. Atlanta (via Cleveland), 24. Knicks, 25. Lakers, 26. Nuggets, 27. Celtics.[2]

Recent developments like tiebreakers and declarations set the stage for the May 10 lottery, which will finalize the top 14 picks for the June draft.