The extremely anticipated 2024 NBA Draft is lastly about to start out. The first 30 picks of the draft can be made Wednesday evening when the first spherical begins in Brooklyn earlier than the second spherical takes place on Thursday afternoon.Â
The Atlanta Hawks are on the clock with the No. 1 general choice. The Hawks received the draft lottery in May regardless of lengthy odds, they usually appear to be selecting between French standouts Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr in addition to UConn huge man Donovan Clingan. There is not any consensus No. 1 prospect in this draft, however right here is the most recent two-round mock draft from CBS Sports knowledgeable Kyle Boone.
The NBA Draft is turning into a two-day occasion in 2024 for the first time. The first spherical (and the first 30 picks) will happen Wednesday evening, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The second spherical, nevertheless, is not going to kick off till 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. Both rounds had been beforehand held on the identical evening.
While there are particular to be draft day trades that change up the order on each Wednesday and Thursday, the 2024 NBA Draft order is ready heading into Wednesday evening. The Wizards, Rockets, Spurs and Pistons are set to spherical out the highest 5 behind the Hawks.
Here’s a take a look at the draft order.
2024 NBA Draft order: First spherical
There are solely 58 picks in this yr’s draft after each the 76ers and Suns needed to forfeit second-round choices for free-agent tampering.Â
Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, is a 2024 NBA Draft prospect and is probably the most well-known title in the category. It’s unclear precisely the place Bronny can be drafted (if he is drafted in any respect), however there was loads of hypothesis concerning the Lakers utilizing their second-round choose (No. 55 general) to convey him to L.A.
Here’s a take a look at the second spherical draft order.
2024 NBA Draft order: Second spherical
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31. |
Toronto Raptors (through Detroit Pistons) |
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32. |
Utah Jazz (through Washington Wizards) |
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33. |
Milwaukee Bucks (through Portland Trail Blazers) |
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34. |
Portland Trail Blazers (through Charlotte Hornets) |
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35. |
San Antonio Spurs |
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36. |
Indiana Pacers (through Toronto Raptors) |
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37. |
Minnesota Timberwolves (through Memphis Grizzlies) |
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38. |
New York Knicks (through Utah Jazz) |
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39. |
Memphis Grizzlies (through Brooklyn Nets) |
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40. |
Portland Trail Blazers (through Atlanta Hawks) |
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41. |
Philadelphia 76ers (through Chicago Bulls) |
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42. |
Charlotte Hornets (through Houston Rockets) |
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43. |
Miami Heat |
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44. |
Houston Rockets (through Golden State Warriors) |
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45. |
Sacramento Kings |
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46. |
Los Angeles Clippers (through Indiana Pacers) |
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47. |
Orlando Magic |
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48. |
San Antonio Spurs (through Los Angeles Lakers) |
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49. |
Indiana Pacers (through Cleveland Cavaliers) |
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50. |
Indiana Pacers (through New Orleans Pelicans) |
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51. |
Washington Wizards (through Phoenix Suns) |
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52. |
Golden State Warriors (through Milwaukee Bucks) |
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53. |
Detroit Pistons (through New York Knicks) |
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54. |
Boston Celtics (through Dallas Mavericks) |
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55. |
Los Angeles Lakers (through Los Angeles Clippers) |
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56. |
Denver Nuggets (through Minnesota Timberwolves) |
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57. |
Memphis Grizzlies (through Oklahoma City Thunder) |
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58. |
Dallas Mavericks (through Boston Celtics) |
When no one is aware of who the very best prospect in a category is, it offers a a lot wider selection of groups possibilities to land influence gamers. There is probably not a Victor Wembanyama-caliber prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft, however there can be a big infusion of expertise into the league this week.
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