The draft comes after a year in which tanking was on its best display, leading Adam Silver to push for new lottery reform.

A complete history of the NBA draft process ahead of the 2026 draft on Tuesday, June 23.

The draft comes after a year in which tanking was on its best display, leading Adam Silver to push for new lottery reform.

Also, point guards will dominate the early lottery picks with a host of highly talented ones projected to be selected between picks five through 10.

The rules will be evaluated again in three years to see whether they should be kept or changed.

Pardon the impatience, but the draft party’s over. For the top echelon, it’s time to expect more than baby steps and signs of superstardom.