NBA Draft starts tonight as Wizards prepare for first pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft takes place tonight at 8 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Washington Wizards, having won the draft lottery, hold the first overall selection. The draft class includes several elite prospects such as AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, generating significant interest regarding who will be chosen first. Following the first round, the second round will occur tomorrow at the same time on ESPN, DIRECTV, and fubo.
- •2026 NBA Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET tonight
- •Wizards make the first overall selection
- •Draft held at Barclays Center, Brooklyn
- •Includes top prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer
- •Second round scheduled for tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — What time does the NBA Draft start today? TV channel, schedule, live stream for Tuesday's Round 1
"Here is everything you need to know about the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, including the start time, TV channel and streaming options.
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