When is the 2023 NBA Draft? Date and time
Though all of the focus is currently on the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, we don’t think it’s too early to take a look at the bigger party that’s the actual NBA Draft.
After Tuesday night’s Draft Lottery, all attention will quickly turn to the NBA’s Draft itself. With that in mind, here’s a look at all you need to know about the NBA’s upcoming Draft. Where and when for starters and of course who!
The 2023 NBA Draft is coming
Though most NBA fans are currently transfixed on the ongoing playoffs, there are likely many who have already turned their attention to the NBA Draft. The first step on the road to the Draft is of course Tuesday night’s Draft Lottery, which will see 14 of the league’s 30 teams vying for a chance to land the No. 1 overall pick - widely expected to be French sensation, Victor Wembanyama, in case you didn’t know. Yet, it’s not just Wembanyama. Indeed, there are other stars out there who could well reshape the futures of the teams who acquire them. Players like Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller are also big names to watch out for. So, with the Draft Lottery finalizing the top-14 picks, it then becomes about rounding the rest of the Draft order across its two rounds. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the details.
When is the 2023 NBA Draft?
The 2023 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 22nd with the first-round set to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.
Where is the 2023 NBA Draft?
The 2023 NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
What’s the Draft order?
Here is the complete list of picks for the 2023 NBA Draft for Round 1:
| Pick | Overall | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | TBD |
| 2 | 2 | TBD |
| 3 | 3 | TBD |
| 4 | 4 | TBD |
| 5 | 5 | TBD |
| 6 | 6 | TBD |
| 7 | 7 | TBD |
| 8 | 8 | TBD |
| 9 | 9 | TBD |
| 10 | 10 | TBD |
| 11 | 11 | TBD |
| 12 | 12 | TBD |
| 13 | 13 | TBD |
| 14 | 14 | TBD |
| 15 | 15 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 16 | 16 | Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves) |
| 17 | 17 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 18 | 18 | Miami Heat |
| 19 | 19 | Golden State Warriors |
| 20 | 20 | Houston Rockets (via Clippers) |
| 21 | 21 | Brooklyn Nets (via Suns) |
| 22 | 22 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 23 | 23 | Portland Trail Blazers (via Knicks) |
| 24 | 24 | Sacramento Kings |
| 25 | 25 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 26 | 26 | Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers) |
| 27 | 27 | Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets) |
| 28 | 28 | Utah Jazz (via 76ers) |
| 29 | 29 | Indiana Pacers (via Celtics) |
| 30 | 30 | Los Angeles Clippers (via Bucks) |