The 2018 NBA Draft is just over a month away, but the lottery took place on May 15. Today, we take a look at the draft order after the lottery.
The 2018 NBA Draft takes place on June 21. The Sacramento Kings had some fortunate luck in the draft lottery. They moved up from seventh to second overall. The Kings will add a player with face of the franchise talent in June. GM Vlade Divac and his staff need to make the right selection so the team can head towards contention next season.
With the draft lottery in the books, lets us take a look at who is picking where for all 60 picks on draft night. Trades could still shake up the order, though. A Royal Pain will bring you those updates as they happen.
First round (via NBA.com)
1. Phoenix Suns
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Orlando Magic
7. Chicago Bulls
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Brooklyn Nets & Boston Celtics)
9. New York Knicks
10. Philadelphia 76ers (via Los Angeles Lakers)
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. LA Clippers (via Detroit Pistons)
13. LA Clippers
14. Denver Nuggets
15. Washington Wizards
16. Phoenix Suns (via Miami Heat)
17. Milwaukee Bucks
18. San Antonio Spurs
19. Atlanta Hawks (via Minnesota Timberwolves)
20. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Oklahoma City Thunder)
21. Utah Jazz
22. Chicago Bulls (via New Orleans Pelicans)
23. Indiana Pacers
24. Portland Trail Blazers
25. Los Angeles Lakers (via Cleveland Cavaliers)
26. Philadelphia 76ers
27. Boston Celtics
28. Golden State Warriors
29. Brooklyn Nets (via Toronto Raptors)
30. Atlanta Hawks (via Houston Rockets)
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Second Round
31. Phoenix Suns
32. Memphis Grizzlies
33. Atlanta Haws
34. Dallas Mavericks
35. Orlando Magic
36. Sacramento Kings
37. New York Knicks (via Chicago Bulls)
38. Philadelphia 76ers (via Brooklyn Nets)
39. Philadelphia 76ers (via New York Knicks)
40. Brooklyn Nets (via Los Angeles Lakers)
41. Orlando Magic (via Charlotte Hornets)
42. Detroit Pistons
43. Denver Nuggets (via LA Clippers)
44. Washington Wizards
45. Brooklyn Nets (via Milwaukee Bucks)
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46. Houston Rockets (via Miami Heat)
47. Los Angeles Lakers (via Denver Nuggets)
48. Minnesota Timberwolves
49. San Antonio Spurs
50. Indiana Pacers
51. New Orleans Pelicans
52. Utah Jazz
53. Oklahoma City Thunder
54. Dallas Mavericks (via Portland Trail Blazers)
55. Charlotte Hornets (via Cleveland Cavaliers)
56. Philadelphia 76ers
57. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Boston Celtics)
58. Denver Nuggets (via Golden State Warriors)
59. Phoenix Suns (via Toronto Raptors)
60. Philadelphia 76ers (via Houston Rockets)
Final thoughts
There you have it, the 2018 NBA Draft order after the lottery. With the order set, the fun kicks up a notch. The draft combine starts on May 16 and teams will be putting every prospect under the microscope. Then, individual workouts are held leading up to draft night. Stay tuned.
The Sacramento Kings currently select second and 36 overall. The Kings will have plenty of options come draft night. They have the opportunity to add a franchise-altering talent, and the organization needs to find that player.
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