NBA draft live updates: Everything you need to know about 2023 draft

The highly anticipated 2023 NBA draft is finally here. The San Antonio Spurs have had little to think about since they won the NBA draft lottery in May — France center and generational prospect Victor Wembanyama will likely be their choice at No. 1. But after that, everything is on the table.

USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest news, updates, analysis and more as the draft unfolds. Follow along.

What time does the NBA draft start?

The 2023 NBA draft starts at 8 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the NBA draft?

The NBA draft is airing on ESPN and ABC. It will live stream on ESPN+, ABC.com, ABC app or fuboTV (watch for free).

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Who has the first pick in NBA draft?

The San Antonio Spurs have the first pick in the draft. They won the draft lottery when it was held in May.

How many rounds are in the NBA draft?

The NBA draft had two rounds.

NBA draft order

Here is the order for every single pick.

San Antonio
Charlotte
Portland
Houston
Detroit
Orlando
Indiana
Washington
Utah
Dallas
Orlando (from Chicago)
Oklahoma City
Toronto
New Orleans
Atlanta
Utah (from Minnesota)
Los Angeles Lakers
Miami
Golden State
Houston (from Los Angeles)
Brooklyn (from Phoenix)
Brooklyn
Portland (from New York)
Sacramento
Memphis
Indiana (from Cleveland)
Charlotte (from Denver via New York and Oklahoma City)
Utah (from Philadelphia via Brooklyn)
Denver (from Indiana via Boston)
LA Clippers (from Milwaukee via Houston)
Detroit
Denver (from Houston via Indiana)
San Antonio
Charlotte (from Charlotte via Philadelphia and Atlanta)
Boston (from Portland via Atlanta, LA Clippers, Detroit, and Cleveland)
Orlando
Oklahoma City (from Washington via New Orleans)
Sacramento (from Indiana)
Charlotte (from Utah via New York)
Indiana Pacers (from Denver via Dallas and Oklahoma City)
Charlotte (from Oklahoma City via New York and Boston)
Washington (from Chicago via Los Angeles Lakers and Washington)
Portland (from Atlanta)
San Antonio (from Toronto)
Memphis (from Minnesota)
Atlanta (from New Orleans)
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Clippers
Cleveland (from Golden State via Utah and New Orleans)
Oklahoma City (from Miami via Boston, Memphis, and Dallas)
Brooklyn
Phoenix
Minnesota (from New York via Charlotte)
Sacramento
Indiana (from Cleveland via Milwaukee and Detroit)
Memphis
Washington (from Boston via Charlotte)
Milwaukee

NBA draft forfeited picks

The Chicago Bulls and Philadelpha 76ers each forfeited a second-round pick in the NBA draft for violating rules around free agency talks.

NBA draft 2023 projections

France’s Victor Wembanyama will go No. 1 to the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday’s NBA draft. The second pick remains a choice between Alabama forward Brandon Miller and G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson.

It is a deep draft among lottery picks beyond Wembanyama, Miller and Henderson. Here is the top five in USA TODAY Sports’ latest mock draft:

Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, Metropolitans 92 (France), Forward/center, 19 years old, 7-4, 230 pounds
Hornets: Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite, Guard, 19 years old, 6-2, 196 pounds
Trail Blazers: Brandon Miller, Alabama, Small forward, 20 years old, 6-9, 200 pounds
Rockets: Cam Whitmore, Villanova, Forward, 18 years old, 6-7, 235 pounds
Pistons: Amen Thompson, Overtime Elite, Guard, 20 years old, 6-7, 215 pounds

How many picks are in the NBA draft?

The NBA draft usually has 60 total picks. This year, there are 58 total picks as the Chicago Bulls and Philadelpha 76ers each forfeited a second-round pick for violating rules around free agency talks.