Hall of Famer Vince Carter is among the individuals who will serve as a team representative during the 2026 NBA draft lottery on Sunday in Chicago, Illinois.
The 42nd annual lottery will determine the selection order for the first 14 picks of the draft (3 p.m. EDT, ESPN). Drawings will be conducted to determine the first four picks, and the remaining lottery teams will select in positions 5-14 in inverse order of their season records.
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The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets have the highest odds of winning the top pick (14%). The Utah Jazz (11.5%), Sacramento Kings (11.5%) and Memphis Grizzlies (9%) have the next highest odds of landing the first selection.
The incoming draft class is considered one of the most talented in recent memory, featuring the likes of Darius Acuff Jr., Cameron Boozer, Mikel Brown Jr., AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson. The group is expected to produce several potential franchise-changing prospects.
The lottery is part of an action-packed week of events in the Windy City, which also includes the G League and draft combines. In all, over 100 prospects will compete in 5-on-5 games, strength and agility exercises, measurements and other related testing.
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With the draft lottery set for Sunday, teams will be represented by various players, coaches and others with ties to their respective franchises. Here are the individuals representing each team on stage.
Apr 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots during the second half against the Orlando Magic during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Representative: Kon Knueppel, player
Aug 8, 2014; Springfield, MA, USA; Seven-time NBA all-star Alonzo Mourning is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame during the 2014 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Representative: Alonzo Mourning; Heat vice president, player programs
May 17, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Former OKC player Nick Collison waits to hear results during the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Representative: Nick Collison, special assistant to the general manager
Feb 2, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; An Oakland logo is displayed at half court as seen before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Representative: Larry Harris; assistant GM & director, player personnel
May 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, US; Representitives of the NBA teams walk onto the stage during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Hawks Representative: Onsi Saleh, general manager
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Bucks Representative: Mallory Edens, ownership
Sep 11, 2021; Springfield, MA, USA; Class of 2021 inductee Toni Kukoc speaks alongside presenters Michael Jordan and Jerry Reinsdorf during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement at MassMutual Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Representative: Toni Kukoć, special advisor to the president & CEO
May 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, US; Rolando Blackman of the Dallas Mavericks poses with Mark Tatum NBA Deputy Commissioner after winning the the first pick during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Representative: Rolando Blackman, team ambassador
7. Atlanta Hawks or Milwaukee Bucks
May 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, US; A person watches the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Hawks Representative: Onsi Saleh, general manager
Bucks Representative: Mallory Edens, ownership
6. Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; NBA former player and Kentucky Wildcats former player Tayshaun Prince (left) watches the action between the Kentucky Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Representative: Tayshaun Prince; vice president, player affairs
5. Sacramento Kings
Dec 29, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Sacramento Kings logo on the shorts of forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Representative: Scott Perry, general manager
4. Utah Jazz
Jan 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Representative: Keyonte George, player
3. Brooklyn Nets
Feb 13, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team Vince honorary coach Vince Carter looks on during an NBA All Star Rising Stars game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Representative: Vince Carter, Hall of Famer
2. Indiana Pacers
Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Representative: T.J. McConnell, player
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1. Washington Wizards
Jan 29, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Former Washington Wizards guard John Wall looks on before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Representative: John Wall, former player
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