Updated May 8, 2026, 2:33 p.m. ET
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, ABC). 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.
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.
Representative: Kon Knueppel, player
13. Miami Heat
Representative: Alonzo Mourning; Heat vice president, player programs
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LA Clippers)
Representative: Nick Collison, special assistant to the general manager
11. Golden State Warriors
Representative: Larry Harris; assistant GM & director, player personnel
10. Atlanta Hawks or Milwaukee Bucks
Hawks Representative: Onsi Saleh, general manager
Bucks Representative: Mallory Edens, ownership
Representative: Toni Kukoć, special advisor to the president & CEO
Representative: Rolando Blackman, team ambassador
7. Atlanta Hawks or Milwaukee Bucks
Hawks Representative: Onsi Saleh, general manager
Bucks Representative: Mallory Edens, ownership
6. Memphis Grizzlies
Representative: Tayshaun Prince; vice president, player affairs
5. Sacramento Kings
Representative: Scott Perry, general manager
4. Utah Jazz
Representative: Keyonte George, player
3. Brooklyn Nets
Representative: Vince Carter, Hall of Famer
2. Indiana Pacers
Representative: T.J. McConnell, player
1. Washington Wizards
Representative: John Wall, former player