Starting 5, June 26: Two-night NBA Draft set to begin – NBA.com

The Hawks are on the clock to open the first-ever two-night NBA Draft at 8 p.m. ET. Here's what you need to know.
When you go from national champs to potential lottery picks…

THE LINEUP 🏀
What’s inside today’s edition?
Round 1 In 1 Minute: Everything you need to know before the Draft begins tonight
Consensus Mock Draft: The final compilation of mock drafts entering the first round
Exclusive Q&A: Prospects discuss their pre-Draft experiences and feelings entering tonight
Team Needs: A closer look at how the first five teams on the clock could utilize the Draft
Draft Day Fits: Iconic images of some of the most memorable fits from past NBA Drafts
BUT FIRST … ⏰
Night one of the 2024 Draft is just hours away …

The first two-day NBA Draft tips off tonight in Brooklyn (8 ET, ABC & ESPN). Stay tapped into the NBA App for the latest news and access.
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1. NBA DRAFT: ROUND 1 IN 1 MINUTE

The anticipation is over. The 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm is finally here.
The next generation of stars will find new homes tonight as the league’s first two-day Draft commences from Brooklyn, N.Y.
Below is everything you need to know before Commissioner Adam Silver announces the first overall pick.
Full Two-Day Schedule
Round 1 Watch Guide

Top Storylines
2. CONSENSUS MOCK DRAFT: FINAL UPDATE BEFORE FIRST ROUND

NBA.com’s Consensus Mock Draft provides a compilation of the best mock drafts around the web. Catch up on Ben Couch’s final estimates before the first round begins tonight.

Five key takeaways from the previous update:
3. STARTING 5 GOES 1-ON-1 WITH TOMORROW’S STARS

How does it feel to be a projected NBA Draft pick just days before taking the stage?
We sat down with 10+ prospects on Tuesday for exclusive 1-on-1 interviews to discuss their pre-Draft experiences and feelings heading into tonight.
You’re a day away from achieving your dreams. How have you kept your feet on the ground and stayed in the moment?

Describe one memorable experience from your pre-Draft process.
How will you react when your name is called? Should we expect any tears?
4. DRAFT PREVIEWS FOR THE TOP 5 TEAMS

The first five teams on the clock tonight find themselves in different positions in their respective journeys in building a contender.
We break down each situation and how the draft could help address their needs. And, don’t worry if your team isn’t in the top five. We have previews for all 30 teams.
Atlanta Hawks (Picks: 1)
Washington Wizards (Picks: 2, 26, 51)
Houston Rockets (Picks: 3, 44)

San Antonio Spurs (Picks: 4, 8, 35, 48)
Detroit Pistons (Picks: 5, 53)
5. SOME ICONIC DRAFT DAY FITS
The NBA Draft is no stranger to fashion, so today we’re opening the scrapbook to celebrate some of the most memorable fits in the event’s history.
1991: Larry Johnson
1994: Jalen Rose
1996: Samaki Walker
2003: LeBron James | Flashback: Commissioner David Stern tries on LeBron’s jacket
2003: Carmelo Anthony
2007: Joakim Noah
2014: Andrew Wiggins
2018: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
2022: Paolo Banchero
2023: Gradey Dick
 
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All the speculation ends tonight when the 1st round of the 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm begins (8 ET, ESPN/ABC).
Family (and French) connections abound as Wednesday's 1st round of the 2024 NBA Draft nears (8 ET, ESPN/ABC).
20-year NBA veteran Jamal Crawford answers 20 questions on the Draft, free agency and Boston's championship.
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The father-son bond between LeBron and Bronny James has been captured in photos over the years.
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A total of 4 Frenchmen were selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
NBA stars and legends took to social media in the wake of the Lakers making history in drafting Bronny James.

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