The NBA Play-In Tournament wrapped up, and the 2026 draft lottery standings are set. The selection order isn’t finalized yet, but the field is locked in. The Orlando Magic punched their ticket as the Eastern Conference’s No.

The Suns won last night to position Heat for the 13th pick but a remote possibility exists that the Hornets could change that.

When is the deadline for early entrants to declare? When does the combine take place? Here are the key pre-draft dates.

Now through April 21st: The NCAA Basketball transfer portal is open. Players do not have to have their destination selected by the 21 st, but they must enter the portal by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 21st. You will see several players declare for the draft while leaving the option open to return to school while entering the portal at the same time.

The Michigan State point guard is testing the waters, but returning could be the smarter play.

The NBA locked in the two nights for the 2026 NBA draft. The league announced the event will get underway June 23 and conclude June 24. The first round will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN, with ESPN going solo for Round 2.

The NBA Draft 2026 will be held June 23 and 24 at Barclays Center, the league announced today. Barclays Center in Brooklyn will serve as home of the event and coverage will begin

Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans are both projected first-round picks.