The NBA offseason is officially underway, with 20 teams preparing for the Play-In Tournament and playoffs while 10 teams begin preparing for next season. The first step in this process will be the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery on May 12, where teams will have the chance to secure top draft picks.
The Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards each have a 14% chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick, setting the stage for an exciting event. Additionally, a random drawing will determine whether the Charlotte Hornets or Portland Trail Blazers have the third and fourth best odds for the top pick.
While there may not be as many standout players in this year’s class compared to last year, there is still potential for struggling teams to rebuild and find future stars through the draft. Gary Parrish predicts that French center Alex Sarr will be chosen first, while Kyle Boone suggests that forward Zaccharie Risacher may go first.
Following the Pistons and Wizards, here are the remaining odds for the Draft Lottery:
