May 16, 2023

How to watch the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery

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The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery is a pivotal event for the league’s struggling teams, offering them a glimmer of hope, a chance to transform their fortunes and secure the top pick in the upcoming draft. For the Detroit Pistons, this year’s lottery holds immense significance as they find themselves tied with the best odds, boasting a 14% chance to claim the coveted No. 1 overall pick. Tonight’s lottery promises to be a thrilling and potentially franchise-altering moment, filled with anticipation, surprise, and the possibility of adding a transformative player like Victor Wembanyama. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the NBA Draft Lottery action.

How to watch the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery

Here is everything you need to know to watch tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery:

When is the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery?

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery will be held on May 16, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Who is Eligible to get the No. 1 pick?

Fourteen teams will compete for the leading position, while the odds gradually decrease for the bottom three teams. If you’re seeking excitement or want to experience a sense of despair beforehand, you can visit tankathon.com to use the simulator. (For the record, I just simulated the draft lottery and the Pistons landed the No. 1 pick!)

What are the NBA Draft Lottery Odds?

Here are the odds to land the No. 1 overall pick. (Via Tankathon)

PICK	TEAM	RECORD	WIN%	GB	STREAK	L10	TOP 4	#1 OVR

1	Detroit	17-65	.207	—	Lost 1	1-9	52.1%	14.0%

2	San Antonio	22-60	.268	5.0	Won 1	3-7	52.1%	14.0%

3	Houston	22-60	.268	5.0	Won 3	4-6	52.1%	14.0%

4	Charlotte	27-55	.329	10.0	Won 1	5-5	48.1%	12.5%

5	Portland	33-49	.402	16.0	Lost 4	1-9	42.1%	10.5%

6	Orlando	34-48	.415	17.0	Lost 4	5-5	37.2%	9.0%

7	Washington	35-47	.427	18.0	Lost 1	3-7	29.4%	6.8%

8	Indiana	35-47	.427	18.0	Won 1	3-7	29.0%	6.7%

9	Utah	37-45	.451	20.0	Lost 1	2-8	20.3%	4.5%

10	Dallas	38-44	.463	21.0	Lost 2	2-8	13.9%	3.0%

11	Oklahoma City	40-42	.488	23.0	Won 2	4-6	8.5%	1.8%

12	Chicago ORL	40-42	.488	23.0	Won 2	6-4	8.0%	1.7%

13	Toronto	41-41	.500	24.0	Won 1	6-4	4.8%	1.0%

14	New Orleans	42-40	.512	25.0	Lost 1	7-3	2.4%	0.5%

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