The Boston Celtics sit atop the NBA mountain after winning their record 18th championship. Their climb to the summit started when they selected 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and 2023-24 first-team All-NBA performer Jayson Tatum in back-to-back drafts in 2016-17. The next batch of championship hopefuls will hear their names called at the 2024 NBA draft. The Atlanta Hawks are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick.
Here are key facts about the event.
When is the NBA draft?
The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27.
How can fans watch?
Fans can tune into the action on ABC, ESPN and via the ESPN streaming hub.
First-round coverage begins June 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The draft begins at 8 p.m. ET. Second-round coverage begins June 27 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Who are some of the players invited to the draft?
Twelve players so far have received invitations to attend the 2024 NBA draft and sit in the green room.
▪︎ Matas Buzelis
▪︎ Devin Carter
▪︎ Stephon Castle
▪︎ Donovan Clingan
▪︎ Ron Holland
▪︎ Dalton Knecht
▪︎ Zaccharie Risacher
▪︎ Tidjane Salaun
▪︎ Alex Sarr
▪︎ Reed Sheppard
▪︎ Ja'Kobe Walter
▪︎ Cody Williams
How can fans access more NBA draft content?
For more NBA draft updates, check out the ESPN NBA draft hub page for breaking news, projections, a mock draft simulator and more.
