Behind the scenes of the NBA draft lottery: What happens in the room where ping-pong balls determine teams’ futures

The Washington Wizards got the No. 1 selection in a hotly anticipated NBA draft — but not before there was a little drama.

Latest NBA Rumors on New Draft Lottery Changes, Timeline for Vote and Anti-Tanking Talks at Combine

After the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, the league is reportedly set to move forward with its reformed rules for the annual event.

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Fantasy basketball implications of potential landing spots for loaded rookie class

Fantasy hoops analyst Dan Titus examines the potential fantasy fits for the rookie class with the NBA Draft order set.

Washington Wizards select Wisconsin guard in latest NBA Mock Draft

In a post-NBA draft lottery mock draft, Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd was selected No. 60 overall. With only 60 picks in the draft, The Athletic's Sam Vecenie believes there's a strong chance Wisconsin could see its former 25-year old point guard be taken to close things out.

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Clippers take a huge swing at No. 5, Darius Acuff falls to Kings at pick No. 7

Testing and measurements are starting to roll in from the NBA Draft Combine. For this mock draft, the fun likely starts at pick No. 5 when the Clippers are on the clock

Keaton Wagler 2026 NBA Draft Combine tracker live updates, news on former Illinois Fighting Illini star

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