NBA Draft Lottery odds, explained: Updated chances for every team to win A.J. Dybantsa sweepstakes
Here's a breakdown of the the 2026 NBA Draft lottery and who has the best odds entering Sunday.
NBA Draft Lottery odds, explained: Updated chances for every team to win A. J. Dybantsa sweepstakes originally appeared on The Sporting News .
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . While the NBA Draft lottery is exciting every year, the 2026 version is taking on another level of importance. All year long, teams seemed to tank in order to give themselves every chance possible to earn a top pick.
This year's draft class is not only headlined by A. J. Dybantsa, but also features potential stars like Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Darius Acuff.
As a result, the lottery could alter the futures of several franchises by giving them the chance to select one of these highly touted prospects. In fact, the NBA is changing the lottery format next year because of how much tanking the league saw this season. Here's a breakdown of the 2026 NBA Draft lottery and which teams have the best odds entering Sunday.