NBA Draft 2024: Lottery Results, Mock Draft, and Traded Picks
Atlanta Hawks Win NBA Draft Lottery
The Atlanta Hawks secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft lottery on Sunday. The Hawks had the best overall lottery odds after finishing with the league's worst record during the 2022-23 season.
Lottery Results
Here are the results of the 2024 NBA Draft lottery:
- No. 1: Atlanta Hawks
- No. 2: Charlotte Hornets
- No. 3: Houston Rockets
- No. 4: Indiana Pacers
- No. 5: Utah Jazz
Mock Draft
With the lottery results set, here is a projected mock draft for the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft:
- Atlanta Hawks: Victor Wembanyama, C (France)
- Charlotte Hornets: Scoot Henderson, PG (United States)
- Houston Rockets: Nick Smith Jr., SG (United States)
- Indiana Pacers: Jalen Duren, C (United States)
- Utah Jazz: Cason Wallace, PG (United States)
Traded Picks
Several teams have already made trades involving their 2024 draft picks:
- The Los Angeles Lakers have traded their 2024 first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- The New Orleans Pelicans have traded their 2024 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.
- The Dallas Mavericks have traded their 2024 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs.
Outlook
The 2024 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the most talented in recent memory. Several top prospects are projected to be available, including Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Nick Smith Jr. The lottery results and subsequent mock drafts will provide a clearer picture of how the draft will unfold.
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