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Jacob Rude

2021 NBA draft lottery: How to watch, order, odds, broadcast info

While the NBA playoffs enter the Western and Eastern Conference finals, on the other side of the standings in the league, the 2021 NBA draft lottery is set for Tuesday evening and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The non-playoff teams will take center stage ahead of Western Conference finals Game 2 between the Clippers and Suns. The Rockets have the No. 1 spot in the lottery, though each of the top four will have equal odds at the top pick. Along with Houston, Detroit, Orlando and Oklahoma City all will have a 14.0% chance of landing the top pick.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the lottery:

  • Date: Tuesday, June 21
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN

ODDS OF LANDING NO. 1 PICK

  1. Rockets – 14.1%
  2. Pistons – 14.1%
  3. Magic – 14.1%
  4. Thunder – 14.1%
  5. Cavaliers – 11.5%
  6. Timberwolves – 9.0%
  7. Raptors – 7.5%
  8. Bulls – 4.5%
  9. Kings – 4.5%
  10. Pelicans – 4.5%
  11. Hornets – 1.8%
  12. Spurs – 1.7%
  13. Pacers – 1.0%
  14. Warriors – 0.5%
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