The 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm is finally here and the fate of the top prospects, including UConn center Donovan Clingan, will be determined. Over two days, 58 talented players will be selected for their new professional teams.
As we approach this year’s draft, a veil of uncertainty shrouds the first overall pick, adding an element of suspense. However, the most compelling narrative of this year’s draft revolves around Bronny James, LeBron James’ son, and the question of whether and where he’ll be drafted.
The 2024 NBA Draft Round 1 and Round 2 will be split across two days for the first time since the draft adopted its current, two-round format in 1989. This format was introduced to ensure a fair distribution of talent among the teams. This year’s first round will take place Wednesday at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn before moving to ESPN’s Manhattan studio on Thursday for the second round.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 NBA Draft and the estimated time that your team will make their pick in Round 1.
2024 NBA Draft: Date, time and schedule for 2-day event
What time is the 2024 NBA Draft?
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First round: Wednesday, June 26, 8 p.m. ET
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Second round: Thursday, June 27, 4 p.m. ET
When is the 2024 NBA Draft? TV and streaming
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Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York (first round); ESPN Manhattan studio, New York (second round)
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Cable TV: ESPN; ABC
How to watch: See who all 30 teams select in the 2024 NBA Draft with an ESPN+ subscription
2024 NBA Draft order and estimated pick time
The 2024 NBA Draft coverage will begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC. Each team in the first round will have five minutes to decide and submit their pick. The second round will begin Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. ET.
Below represents rough estimates of pick time as some teams will decide earlier and others will take the entire allotted time. The average time for the first round over the last two years was 186 minutes.
First Round:
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Atlanta Hawks, estimated pick time 8:05 p.m. ET
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Washington Wizards, estimated pick time 8:10 p.m. ET
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Houston Rockets (from Brooklyn), estimated pick time 8:15 p.m. ET
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San Antonio Spurs, estimated pick time 8:20 p.m. ET
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Detroit Pistons, estimated pick time 8:25 p.m. ET
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Charlotte Hornets, estimated pick time 8:30 p.m. ET
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Portland Trail Blazers, estimated pick time 8:35 p.m. ET
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San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto), estimated pick time 8:40 p.m. ET
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Memphis Grizzlies, estimated pick time 8:45 p.m. ET
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Utah Jazz, estimated pick time 8:50 p.m. ET
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Chicago Bulls, estimated pick time 8:55 p.m. ET
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Oklahoma City Thunder (from Houston), estimated pick time 9 p.m. ET
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Sacramento Kings, estimated pick time 9:05 p.m. ET
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Portland Trail Blazers (from Golden State viz Boston, Memphis), estimated pick time 9:10 p.m. ET
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Miami Heat, estimated pick time 9:15 p.m. ET
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Philadelphia 76ers, estimated pick time 9:20 p.m. ET
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Los Angeles Lakers, estimated pick time 9:25 p.m. ET
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Orlando Magic, estimated pick time 9:30 p.m. ET
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Toronto Raptors (from Indiana), estimated pick time 9:35 p.m. ET
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Cleveland Cavaliers, estimated pick time 9:40 p.m. ET
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New Orleans Pelicans (from Milwaukee), estimated pick time 9:45 p.m. ET
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Phoenix Suns, estimated pick time 9:50 p.m. ET
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Milwaukee Bucks (from New Orleans), estimated pick time 9:55 p.m. ET
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New York Knicks (from Dallas), estimated pick time 10 p.m. ET
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New York Knicks, estimated pick time 10:05 p.m. ET
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Washington Wizards (from LAC via Dallas, OKC), estimated pick time 10:10 p.m. ET
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Minnesota Timberwolves, estimated pick time 10:15 p.m. ET
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Denver Nuggets, estimated pick time 10:20 p.m. ET
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Utah Jazz (from OKC via Toronto, Indiana), estimated pick time 10:25 p.m. ET
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Boston Celtics, estimated pick time 10:30 p.m. ET
The broadcast itself is about 3-4 hours, so the times below are a rough pre-draft estimates based on the five-minute time limit. The Atlanta Hawks picked at 8:05 ET with times following. What follows are rough estimates of the picks.
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