The Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious in a tiebreaker against the Portland Trail Blazers to secure the third spot in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft order. Both teams finished the season with a record of 21-61, but the tiebreaker result now places Charlotte ahead of Portland. The Hornets now have the potential to select no lower than seventh, while the Trail Blazers could potentially pick as low as eighth depending on the outcome of the NBA Draft lottery on May 12th.
In another tiebreaker scenario, the Sacramento Kings won over the Golden State Warriors, granting them the No. 13 pick if they do not move up during the draft lottery. The Warriors, on the other hand, secured the last lottery selection at No. 14, with the pick possibly going to the Portland Trail Blazers unless they manage to move into the top four during the lottery event.
The Philadelphia 76ers clinched the 16th pick in the upcoming draft, with the Los Angeles Lakers following at No. 17. The Lakers’ pick could potentially be transferred to the New Orleans Pelicans, pending the Pelicans’ decision by June 1st. If New Orleans chooses to defer the pick, they will instead acquire the Lakers’ 2025 first-round selection.
Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers
The Orlando Magic secured the No. 18 pick, while the Indiana Pacers will have the No. 19 pick. Indiana’s pick is set to be conveyed to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam trade.
Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns
The Milwaukee Bucks claimed the No. 21 pick, whereas the Phoenix Suns will have the No. 22 pick in the upcoming draft. Additionally, the New Orleans Pelicans will own the No. 23 pick, with picks 21 and 23 being part of a swap deal between Milwaukee and New Orleans from the Jrue Holiday trade in 2020.
Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks
The Dallas Mavericks secured the 24th pick after winning a tiebreaker with the New York Knicks, both teams having finished the season with a 50-32 record. This pick will be transferred to the Knicks as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade in 2019.
Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder
The Denver Nuggets emerged victorious in a tiebreaker against the Oklahoma City Thunder, granting them the No. 28 pick. The Thunder will follow at No. 29, with their pick set to be conveyed to the Utah Jazz as part of a series of trades.
Overall, the tiebreakers and lottery odds set the stage for an exciting 2024 NBA Draft, with teams eagerly anticipating their selections and potential future stars. As the lottery event approaches, all eyes will be on the results that will shape the future of these NBA franchises.
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