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2026 NBA Draft Order: Jazz Win Crucial Lottery Tiebreaker over Kings
Utah won the key drawing over Sacramento, and the result also settled which teams control several traded first-round picks.
- On Monday, the NBA finalized the 2026 draft lottery order after tiebreaker drawings. The Utah Jazz secured the fourth lottery position by winning a tiebreaker against the Sacramento Kings, who claimed the fifth spot.
- Securing the fourth spot was critical for the Jazz, who owed a 2026 top-8 protected first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This placement guarantees the Jazz retain their selection, preventing the Thunder from acquiring the asset.
- Both teams share identical odds for the upcoming lottery. The Jazz and Kings each hold a 45.2% chance of landing in the top four and an 11.5% chance of securing the number-one overall pick.
- Beyond the lottery, the league resolved additional tiebreakers, including the New Orleans Pelicans winning the seventh spot over the Dallas Mavericks. Official results also established the draft order from 15 to 30.
- The draft process continues on May 10 in Chicago, where the NBA will hold the official lottery. The 2026 draft itself is scheduled for June 23 and 24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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