NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Every Team's Chance at the No. 1 Pick
Teams that compete for championships are constructed in many ways.
One of those ways is through the draft lottery, which in essence rewards teams that have lost the most with the best chance at securing a top draft pick.
This season, the Phoenix Suns had the worst record in the league, thus creating the best odds at the No. 1 pick.
The draft lottery is set to take place on May 15 in Chicago.
Below are the odds for 14 teams in the NBA Draft Lottery:
| <p>Team</p> | <p>Odds of No. 1 pick</p> | <p>Odds of top-three pick</p> |
|---|---|---|
1. Phoenix Suns (21-61) | 25 percent | 64.2 percent |
2. Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) | 19.9 percent | 55.8 percent |
3. Dallas Mavericks (24-58) | 13.8 percent | 42.6 percent |
4. Atlanta Hawks (24-58) | 13.7 percent | 42.6 percent |
5. Orlando Magic (25-57) | 8.8 percent | 29.1 percent |
6. Chicago Bulls (27-55) | 5.3 percent | 18.3 percent |
7. Sacramento Kings (27-55) | 5.3 percent | 18.3 percent |
8. Cleveland Cavaliers via Brooklyn Nets (28-54) | 2.8 percent | 9.9 percent |
9. New York Knicks (29-53) | 1.7 percent | 6.1 percent |
10. Philadelphia 76ers or Boston Celtics via L.A. Lakers (35-47)* | 1.1 percent | 4.0 percent |
11. Charlotte Hornets (36-46) | 0.8 percent | 2.9 percent |
12. L.A. Clippers via Detroit Pistons (39-43)** | 0.7 percent | 2.5 percent |
13. L.A. Clippers (42-40) | 0.6 percent | 2.2 percent |
14. Denver Nuggets (46-36) | 0.3 percent | 1.2 percent |
The draft will be broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.
