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2014 NBA draft: Start time, TV coverage and live stream

The NBA draft, where a team's fortunes can change overnight, has its share of intrigue at the top of the board this year. There is no consensus No. 1 prospect. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the top pick, but there are rumors the team could trade the selection.  

The Philadelphia 76ers lead the league with seven picks in the draft, while the Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns have four picks each.

Here is what you need to know before the 2014 NBA draft:

Where: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York)

When: Coverage starts​ June 26 at 7 p.m. ET

Television: ESPN. Draft hosted by Rece Davis. Analysts: Jay Bilas, Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons.

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Format: Two rounds, 30 picks in each round

Draft eligibility: Draft eligibility rules can be found here.

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First round ​draft order: (Last Updated: June 26, 1:00 p.m. ET) 

1. Cleveland Cavaliers, 2. Milwaukee Bucks, 3. Philadelphia 76ers, 4. Orlando Magic, 5. Utah Jazz, 6. Boston Celtics, 7. Los Angeles Lakers, 8. Sacramento Kings, 9. Charlotte Hornets, 10. Philadelphia 76ers

11. Denver Nuggets, 12. Orlando Magic, 13. Minnesota Timberwolves, 14. Phoenix Suns, 15. Atlanta Hawks, 16. Chicago Bulls, 17. Boston Celtics, 18. Phoenix Suns, 19. Chicago Bulls

20. Toronto Raptors, 21. Oklahoma City Thunder, 22. Memphis Grizzlies, 23. Utah Jazz, 24. Charlotte Hornets, 25. Houston Rockets, 26. Miami Heat, 27. Phoenix Suns, 28. Los Angeles Clippers, 29. Oklahoma City Thunder, 30. San Antonio Spurs

Teams that do not have a first round draft pick: Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets​, Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards

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Top Players (From Chris Mannix's Top 50 Prospects): 

Jabari Parker, F, Duke, freshman | 6-8, 241

Andrew Wiggins, G/F, Kansas, freshman | 6-8, 197

Joel Embiid, C, Kansas, freshman | 7-0, 240

Noah Vonleh, F, Indiana, freshman | 6-9, 247

Dante Exum, G, Australia, | 6-6, 196

Marcus Smart, G, Oklahoma St., sophomore | 6-3, 227

Julius Randle, F, Kentucky, freshman | 6-9, 250

Doug McDermott, F, Creighton, senior | 6-8, 218

Aaron Gordon, F, Arizona, sophomore | 6-8, 208

Dario Saric, F, Croatia, | 6-10, 223

Gary Harris, G, Michigan State, sophomore | 6-4, 205

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