2018 NBA Draft Lottery

May 14, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:27 am

(Photo Credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)...

(Photo Credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

(Photo Credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Get ready for the sound of ping pong balls and anticipating change in a few lucky franchise. It’s time to start thinking about 2018-2019. The NBA Draft Lottery is tomorrow.

Every lottery team has hope and over half of the NBA is eliminated from contention for the 2017-2018 season.

Whatever teams tanked last season, such as the Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, and more will get to see what order they can choice players in a deep draft.

The first three teams to pick will be selected by ping pongs balls, then 4-14 will be based off of their last season record.

The 2018 NBA Draft Lottery will be held outside of New York or New Jersey for the first time in NBA history.

DATE: Tuesday, May 15
TIME: 7:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Palmer House Hilton in Chicago
TV CHANNEL: ESPN
STREAM: WatchESPN

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