The 2020 NBA Draft lottery is going to happen after three months then its set date. This event that happens annually will follow the same pattern used last year. The bottom three teams got equal 14% odds for the number one selections. The new system implemented was successful because the three teams Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Los Angeles Lakers each moved forward with top-four draft slots although they only contained lower odds when compared with NBA’s bottom-feeders.
Know more about the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery here.
When will the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery happen?

The draft lottery took place on Thursday, Aug 20, 2020, at 8:30 ET. The channel which broadcasted the event was ESPN. You can also stream the event through the ESPN app if you have not watched it. Bucks-Magic and Rachel Nichols with a panel of analysts guided through the whole process and it lasted for thirty minutes. The 2020 NBA draft will take place on Friday, 16 October.
So stay tuned.
The number of teams involved
The teams who did not receive an invitation or the teams who left are part of the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery such as Timberwolves, Knicks, Warriors, Cavs, Pistons, Knicks, Wizards, Suns, Grizzlies and Pelicans. The teams will have their representatives as always. But this time because of the coronavirus pandemic the event will happen virtually.
It will be the same as the drafts conducted by NFL and WNBA in April. Some of the representatives are De’Aaron Fox, D’Angelo Russell, and Steph Curry.
The changes in NBA draft
There were some changes made last year. The teams at the bottom will have a 14% chance of being the top pick. Then each team listed in the lottery will get a good chance of being in the top four picks. The teams such as Minnesota, Golden State, and Cleveland will receive the best odds at the picks.
But then in the previous year, the team Pelicans won the lottery by just having a 6 percent chance. Moreover, the team Lakers went from No 11 to No 4. This shows that anything can happen. Have a look at this year’s No.1 pick odds.
The teams with 14%
- Golden State Warriors
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Minnesota Timberwolves
The teams with 10% to 5%
- Detroit Pistons: 10.5%
- New York Knicks: 9%
- Chicago Bulls: 7.5%
- Charlotte Hornets: 6%
The teams with 5% to 1%
- Washington Wizards: 4.5%
- Phoenix Suns: 3%
- San Antonio Spurs: 2%
- Sacramento Kings: 1.3%
- New Orleans Pelicans: 1.2%
- Memphis Grizzlies: 0.5%
Know about the top prospects
There is no clarity at the moment. Some of the players have the chance of winning such as Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball. Ball has more chances than his brother. Then Edwards may take the place of Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. Many also predict that Wiseman has the chance to become the defensive center. There are a lot of good talents in the draft so we may see the names of others come up in the future.
Conclusion
The coronavirus situation stopped many events from happening however it did not put an end to the popular 2020 NBA games. The draft events happened in a secure way such as through videoconferencing. Because of the event, we know what teams have the chance of securing No.1 place.