2026 NBA Draft features ABC, ESPN broadcast teams led by Kenny Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft takes place on June 23 and June 24 in Brooklyn. ABC and ESPN will showcase prominent announcers and basketball analysts during the event. Kevin Negandhi will host ABC's broadcast, featuring analysts Kenny Smith, Jay Williams, and Richard Jefferson. ESPN's coverage will be led by Malika Andrews, with Jay Bilas among the analysts providing insights. The first round begins June 23 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the second round on June 24 at the same time.
- •NBA Draft scheduled for June 23 and 24 in Brooklyn
- •Kevin Negandhi hosts ABC coverage
- •Analysts include Kenny Smith, Jay Williams, Richard Jefferson
- •Malika Andrews leads ESPN's broadcast with Jay Bilas
- •First round starts June 23 at 8 p.m. ET
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft announcers 2026: Meet the ABC and ESPN broadcast crews, from Kenny Smith to Jay Bilas
"Here's what the broadcast desks will look like for this year's NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
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