2026 NBA Draft set to begin with top prospects in Brooklyn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The first round will feature the Washington Wizards holding the No. 1 overall pick, following a successful draft lottery. Prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer are highlighted as potential franchise players. The draft's second round occurs Wednesday evening, also at Barclays Center. There is considerable excitement regarding the depth of this draft class, with several teams hinting at possible trades in the lead-up to the selections.
- •First round starts June 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
- •Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick.
- •Top prospects include AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
- •Second round scheduled for June 24, 2026.
- •Trades may influence draft order leading up to selections.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch the 2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, TV channel & start time
- 1:00 PMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Draft continues Wednesday: Where to watch second round, full order of picks, top prospects left
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch the 2026 NBA Draft: TV channel, start time, top prospects & draft order
"The 2026 NBA Draft begins this week, with the league once again utilizing a two-night format that splits the first and second rounds across Tuesday and Wednesday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event is expected to feature…
"The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft often lacks the star power of the opening night, but it remains one of the league’s most important talent-acquisition opportunities. How to Watch 2026 NBA Draft: Round 2 With guaranteed contracts no…
"The 2026 NBA Draft continues on Wednesday in Brooklyn with the second round
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 11:00 PMHow to watch the 2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, TV channel & start time
The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft often lacks the star power of the opening night, but it remains one of the league’s most important talent-acquisition opportunities. How to Watch 2026 NBA Draft: Round 2 With guaranteed contracts no…
- CBS NBAJun 24, 2026, 1:00 PM2026 NBA Draft continues Wednesday: Where to watch second round, full order of picks, top prospects left
The 2026 NBA Draft continues on Wednesday in Brooklyn with the second round
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:00 PMHow to watch the 2026 NBA Draft: TV channel, start time, top prospects & draft order
The 2026 NBA Draft begins this week, with the league once again utilizing a two-night format that splits the first and second rounds across Tuesday and Wednesday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event is expected to feature…
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