How to watch the 2023 NBA Draft: Channel, time and draft order

Jun 21, 2023, 4:00 PM | Updated: Jun 22, 2023, 1:00 pm

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

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BY JOSEPH JAROSZ

Former Editor

The 2023 NBA Draft officially takes place in less than 24 hours.

And while the Sacramento Kings don’t have a high draft pick, they will have work to do Thursday night.

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Here’s what you need to know to watch all the action unfold:

What time is the 2023 NBA Draft?

The NBA Draft is set to tip off at 5 p.m. PST, Thursday, June 22, from the home of the Brooklyn Nets, the Barclays Arena.

How can I watch the draft?

Fans can watch their teams on both ABC, ESPN, and ESPN digital platforms. The first round will air on both channels, before moving exclusively to ESPN for the second round and subsequent draft coverage.

How many picks do the Sacramento Kings have in the 2023 NBA Draft?

With last season’s success, the Kings have locked up the 24th pick in this year’s draft. They also have the 38th and 54th overall picks.

What is the draft order?

Picking first is the San Antonio Spurs with many assuming they’ll take France’s Victor Wembanyama. From there, everything is up in the air.

San Antonio Spurs
Charlotte Hornets
Portland Trail Blazers
Houston Rockets
Detroit Pistons
Orlando Magic
Indiana Pacers
Washington Wizards
Utah Jazz
Dallas Mavericks
Orlando Magic (via Bulls)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Toronto Raptors
New Orleans Pelicans
Atlanta Hawks
Utah Jazz
Los Angeles Lakers
Miami Heat
Golden State Warriors
Houston Rockets (via Clippers)
Brooklyn Nets (via Suns)
Brooklyn Nets
Portland Trail Blazers (via Knicks)
Sacramento Kings
Memphis Grizzlies
Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers)
Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets via Knicks via Thunder)
Utah Jazz (via 76ers via Nets)
Indiana Pacers (via Celtics)
Los Angeles Clippers (via Bucks via Rockets)

Keegan shoots righty, Kris shoots lefty… 👀

Learn more about the Murray twins as #NBADraft prospect Kris Murray prepares to join his brother in the NBA! pic.twitter.com/x9RZoDi3R6

— NBA (@NBA) June 21, 2023