NBA introduces second round pick reform for 2027 draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The NBA will implement changes to its second round draft process starting in 2027. The top 16 picks of the second round will be determined in reverse order of the draft lottery results. This means that a team selecting 16th overall in the first round will get the first pick in the second round. This reform is part of broader changes being made to the league's draft lottery system.
- •NBA plans second round pick reform starting in 2027
- •Top 16 second round picks determined by lottery results
- •Team picking 16th in first round picks first in second round
- •Part of broader changes to league draft lottery system
- •Expected to influence team drafting strategies
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