There isn't any real intrigue at the top of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Victor Wembanyama has long been viewed as the clear consensus No. 1 pick in this year's class. The only real question was which team was going to be lucky enough to be able to draft the French sensation, and that turned out to be the San Antonio Spurs.
But while the draft will get off to an unsurprising start, the drama will quickly kick into high gear.
The Charlotte Hornets face the draft's first major decision at No. 2: Pair LaMelo Ball with Scoot Henderson in the backcourt or go wing with Brandon Miller. The Portland Trail Blazers, with Damian Lillard wanting to compete for championships, then face a possible franchise-altering decision at No. 3. There's also trade potential with both picks, as teams like the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly eye Henderson, and as the Blazers reportedly search for win-now talent to surround Lillard with.
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Those two picks will be just the start of what could be a wild night in the NBA. Here's how to watch it all unfold:
When is the 2023 NBA Draft?
This year's draft takes place on Thursday, June 22.
Where is the 2023 NBA Draft location?
Barclays Center, home of the Nets, is the site of the 2023 NBA Draft. The Brooklyn, N.Y., venue has hosted every in-person NBA draft since 2013.
What time does the 2023 NBA Draft start?
The Spurs will officially go on the clock at around 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Where can I watch the NBA draft in 2023?
The draft will be televised on ESPN and ABC.
Is the 2023 NBA Draft available on streaming?
Fans can also stream the event online at ABC.com and ESPN.com, or on the ABC and ESPN apps.
What is the 2023 NBA Draft order?
Here are the first 14 selections in the draft:
1. San Antonio Spurs
2. Charlotte Hornets
3. Portland Trail Blazers
4. Houston Rockets
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Orlando Magic
7. Indiana Pacers
8. Washington Wizards
9. Utah Jazz
10. Dallas Mavericks
11. Orlando Magic (via Chicago)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Toronto Raptors
14. New Orleans Pelicans
You can check out the full draft order here.
