History of the 2nd lottery spot Looking at the full history ... It was May 12 one year ago that they landed the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft lottery, setting the stage for them to select Sarr the following month. It was also on May 12 in 2017 when ...

We think of the NBA Draft Lottery, first and foremost, as a way for the league's poor and downtrodden franchises to replenish their ranks and take the first steps toward meaningful winning years down the line.

The Bulls experienced more heartbreak at the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night just like they did back in 1979.

Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery was arguably one of the most surprising in history leading up to a draft with one of the better classes this decade, highlighted by the Dallas Mavericks getting the No.

Flagg has been the obvious No. 1 pick all season, but Harrison's decision to trade the 25-year-old Dončić for a 31-year-old Anthony Davis suggested that Dallas was all-in on the present. Had that been the case, Dallas could have offered Flagg for a number of veteran All-Stars, most notably Giannis Antetokounmpo should he become available.

It would be easier to be hopeful about the Sixers’ prospects with this draft’s prospects if they had a history of making smart decisions when at the mercy of those pingpong balls.

“I think the pope should be focusing on the Bulls because they’ve got the [NBA Draft] lottery,” Counsell said. “First pick in the lottery and getting Cooper Flagg is what the pope should focus on – for Chicago sports fans.”

On Wednesday and Thursday, players will take part in team interviews, media availability and hit the court for scrimmages and games. All invited players are required to attend and participate in the combine,