It is finally time for one of the most highly anticipated draft lotteries in NBA history.
On Tuesday evening, the order for the 2023 NBA Draft will be revealed. 14 teams enter with a shot at the No. 1 overall pick, but only one will end the night knowing it has the chance to select one of the most exciting prospects in decades.
French phenom Victor Wembanyama has dominated the talk surrounding the draft for months. Standing at 7-5, the 19-year-old possesses an unprecedented blend of size and skill that has had scouts drooling. He is virtually guaranteed to be selected first overall, meaning we will know his likely destination by the end of the night.
The Pistons, Rockets and Spurs hold the best odds of landing the top pick at 14.0 percent, with the Hornets close behind at 12.5 percent. The Trail Blazers round out the top five at 10.5 percent.
The Sporting News is tracking the lottery results and full order of picks as they are revealed. Follow along below for complete live coverage.
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NBA Draft Lottery live updates
8:17 p.m. — Here we go. The representatives are assembled on stage and the lottery is about to begin. Who will land this year’s ultimate prize?
8:08 p.m. — As the clock ticks further past 8 p.m. ET, we all patiently await the lottery results… Including Wembanyama.
7:53 p.m. — A quick recap on the rules for tonight: the teams with the three worst records this year (Detroit, Houston and San Antonio) have the best odds of landing the No. 1 overall pick at 14 percent. Every team after that has an increasingly smaller chance, culminating with New Orleans at 0.5 percent.
All 14 teams can potentially land a top four overall pick, but beyond that, there are some guarantees on where teams will land. For instance, if the Pelicans don’t get a top four pick, they are guaranteed to get the No. 14 pick instead. Here’s a full breakdown of the probabilities for each team tonight:
7:46 p.m. — Scoot Henderson of the NBA G League Ignite pulled up in style tonight.
7:38 p.m. — Presumptive No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama is taking in the lottery with some friends in his hometown of Paris. Where will he be starting his NBA career next season?
When is the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery?
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery will take place on Tuesday, May 16. The announcement of the top 14 picks is expected to begin around 8 p.m. ET.
2023 NBA Draft Lottery TV channel, how to live stream
TV channels: ESPN
Live stream: Sling TV
The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery will be shown on ESPN. The event can also be streamed on Sling TV.
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Where is the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery?
The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery will be held in Chicago. The city will also host the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.
NBA Draft Lottery odds 2023
Team
Odds to win No. 1 pick
Pistons
14.0%
Rockets
14.0%
Spurs
14.0%
Hornets
12.5%
Trail Blazers
10.5%
Magic
9.0%
Pacers
6.8%
Wizards
6.7%
Jazz
4.5%
Mavericks*
3.0%
Bulls**
1.8%
Thunder
1.7%
Raptors
1.0%
Pelicans
0.5%
*This pick may be conveyed to the Knicks.
**This pick may be conveyed to the Magic.
2023 NBA Draft top prospects to know
SN’s NBA Draft prospect rankings, curated by Kyle Irving, take a look at the top players in this year’s class.
Here are Irving’s top 10 prospects ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft:
1. Victor Wembanyama, Metropolitans 922. Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite3. Brandon Miller, Alabama4. Amen Thompson, Overtime Elite5. Jarace Walker, Houston6. Ausar Thompson, Overtime Elite7. Cam Whitmore, Villanova8. Anthony Black, Arkansas9. Gradey Dick, Kansas10. Cason Wallace, Kentucky
Check out the rest of Irving’s rankings here.
