PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 03: Chase Burns #26 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Christopher Denver/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Chase Burns emerged from Wake Forest University with the reputation of being a legitimate ace, a guy who at dawn on the fifth day would ride in from the east at first light to rescue his team from the depths of hell.
A guy who, amid a horrid losing streak, could take the mound and fire 7.0 innings of scoreless ball, striking out 7 against a lone walk.
The problem for the Cincinnati Reds, though, is that Chase Burns already did that. That’s precisely what he gave them on May 3rd against the Pittsburgh Pirates, yet this collapsing ball club still couldn’t find a way to turn that into a victory.
Now, Cincinnati sits slumped in an 8-game losing streak, fresh off being battered to the tune of 10-0 by the Houston Astros – at home – in the series opener on Friday night. Jose Trevino, a catcher, pitched once again, and both the offense and the bullpen looked as inept as could be.
The Reds now have a -40 run differential for the season. The New York Mets, who are so bad already that they are reportedly shopping ace Freddy Peralta on the trade market, have a -26 differential. The San Francisco Giants, who just dealt catcher Patrick Bailey to Cleveland for a draft pick and pitching prospect, sport one that’s only -39. No team, not a single one, in the American League has a run differential worse than -38.
The Reds have a collective 89 wRC+ offensively. That’s the fourth worst in baseball.
Cincinnati’s bullpen has a 5.40 xERA. That’s last in baseball by a wide margin, though their 5.07 FIP is only second worst.
The Reds own a 5.12 xERA from their starters, which is third worst (even with Burns having been excellent so far this season).
Overall, Cincinnati’s pitching staff has a 5.24 xERA that’s the worst in all of baseball. No other team has a mark so much as beginning with a ‘5.’
In Burns manager Terry Francona will trust again on Saturday as he starts in the second game of the series against Houston. Trust with Francona seems an apt thing to point out, as the skipper still refuses to tinker significantly with his batting order and will once again roll out TJ Friedl as the team’s leadoff man today.
Here’s how the club will line up altogether for Saturday’s 4:10 PM ET start:
Mar 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) and right fielder Addison Barger (47) celebrate a win over the Athletics at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Well, this one surprised me.
We knew Addison Barger was going to be activated today, but we didn’t know who would be going to Buffalo to make room. Davis Schneider? Lenyn Sosa? Nope.
Yohendrick Piñango.
The one hitting .423/.444/.462.
I get that he has options and all, and we know Piñango wasn’t going to continue to hit like this, but why not ride him until it ends.
But Sosa? He’s hitting
I know it is a tough choice and Davis is a (likely, I’m not there) a popular guy in the clubhouse. And I’m sure he’ll start hitting at some point.
And Sosa, he’s got a .633 OPS. With little defensive value. I get that the team needs some right-handed batters. But if the right-haned batters aren’t hitting any better than the lefty batters would hit against lefties.
Welcome back Addison. Yohendrick? I’m sure we’ll see you again this year.
Today’s lineup. It does look better with Barger in there. I hope he comes out slugging.
UPDATE: Added a +875 SGP + a prediction for who will win.
Tonight's Knicks vs. 76ers predictions are all about Jalen Brunson, as he looks to lead his New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers.
See how I'm betting on the guard with my NBA picks for tonight’s Eastern Conference playoff showdown on May 10.
Knicks vs 76ers Game 4 prediction today
Who will win Knicks vs 76ers Game 4?
Knicks: The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t been able to contain Jalen Brunson in this series, and I expect the superstar guard to have another big performance as he leads his team to a series sweep.
Joel Embiid returned after sitting out Game 2, but it’s evident that he’s well below 100%. The 76ers were able to overcome a 3-1 series deficit to the Celtics due to Embiid’s monster numbers, but we won’t see those numbers from the big man in Game 4 based on his health.
Knicks vs 76ers best bet: Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points (-120)
Through three games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, it’s clear that the Philadelphia 76ers have no answer for Jalen Brunson. The New York Knicks superstar guard has scored 35, 26, and 33 points to lead his team to a commanding 3-0 series lead.
Brunson is no stranger to big moments, and he’s averaged 29 points across six road closeout games since joining the Knicks. He’s recorded 30+ in three of them, including a 41-point eruption in the 2024 postseason against the Sixers.
It was also recently announced OG Anunoby will miss Game 4, which will cause Brunson to take more shots as he tries to balance New York's offense.
COVERS INTEL:Jalen Brunson has scored 27+ points in 31 of 51 playoff games with the New York Knicks, good for 60.7%.
Knicks vs 76ers Game 4 same-game parlay
The Knicks have won six in a row and covered the spread five times in that span. With Joel Embiid obviously banged up and Brunson putting up strong numbers, New York should be able to close this series out on the road and cover the one-point spread.
The Game Total Under has hit in two straight games and in four of seven head-to-head matchups this season. The Knicks and 76ers have hit the Under in two of three season matchups in Philadelphia.
Knicks vs 76ers SGP
Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points
Knicks -1
Under 212.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Maxin' Maxey
Tyrese Maxey isn’t going down without a fight, and Philadelphia’s leading scorer should show an improvement on his 17-point performance in Game 3. Maxey has eclipsed 26 points in five of 10 playoff games, and he’s reached that mark in four of seven matchups with the Knicks this season.
Joel Embiid has totaled just 32 points in Games 1 and 3 of this series, shooting a pitiful 10-of-28 from the floor. He’s not playing anywhere near 100%, and he’s failed to score 25 in three of his last four games.
Knicks vs 76ers SGP
Knicks -1
Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points
Tyrese Maxey Over 25.5 points
Joel Embiid Under 24.5 points
Knicks vs 76ers odds for Game 4
Spread: Knicks -1 | 76ers +1
Moneyline: Knicks -105 | 76ers -115
Over/Under: Over 212.5 | Under 212.5
Knicks vs 76ers betting trend to know
The Knicks have won six straight games and covered the spread in five of their last six. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. 76ers.
How to watch Knicks vs 76ers Game 4
Location
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Date
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Tip-off
3:30 p.m. ET
TV
ABC
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 5: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Success in the regular season doesn’t always carry over to the playoffs.
The difference is bigger than ever, as lower seeds are advancing more often. The games get tougher, players play harder and defenses focus for all 48 minutes.
A playoff riser is a term for players who elevate their game and perform at their best when the stakes are highest. Rui Hachimura, through eight games this year and continuing from previous playoff runs, has done just that as he’s transformed into one of the most reliable jump shooters in basketball.
Putting up a valiant fight, the Lakers fell to OKC on Thursday and now trail 2-0 in the series. The results are no surprise as, without superstar Luka Dončić, the purple and gold were heavy underdogs against the deepest team in the league.
OKC will remain heavy favorites even as the series shifts to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4.
The final score didn’t reflect the competitiveness of either of the first two matchups. The Thunder pulled away in the fourth in Game 1 to win by 18. The start of Game 2 looked like a continuation as OKC scored the first seven points and LA missed its first five shots.
As they’ve done many times, the Lakers found their “release valve” who made something out of nothing.
Watch below as Marcus Smart drives into the congested lane with no advantage and kicks out at Hachimura. Defended by the Chet Holmgren, runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, Rui attacks him in isolation and gets to his patented mid-range pull-up to break the ice for LA.
Called a lost art and a shot that’s maligned during the 82-game grind, the mid-range jumper becomes essential once teams game plan to take away attempts at the rim or 3-point line.
Among players who attempted a minimum of two per game, Hachimura led the league in the regular season from mid-range, shooting 55.6% on those jumpers.
Where he’s become irreplaceable for LA during the playoffs is the 3-point shooting. Hachimura is currently at a blistering 57.1% on over five attempts per game this postseason after shooting 48% last year in five games against Minnesota.
That number leads the Lakers and ranks second among players who take at least three per game in the entire playoffs.
With LA still reeling to start Game 2, trailing 11-4, watch below as Hachimura catches it in the corner off a LeBron James pass and hits the 3-pointer over an outstretched Holmgren.
His main value remains being a player you can’t tag off of in the corner while the Lakers run on-ball actions. Watch below as Austin Reaves, who scored 31 points in Game 2, collects one of his six assists with a skip pass to the wide-open Hachimura.
Hachimura’s 57.1% from three jumps to an automatic 70.4% on wide-open attempts.
Taking into account the Lakers’ storied history as a franchise, Hachimura is already ninth all-time in 3-pointers made. He still holds the record for the highest playoff 3-point percentage in NBA history at 51%.
He’s not a perfect player by any means. The defensive foot speed, lack of athletic tools at his position as a three or four and finishing at the rim leave a lot to be desired.
With that being said, he’s scored in double digits every game this postseason. He’s shot above 50% in seven of the eight games and reliably played over 40 minutes in the Lakers’ first three contests against Houston to help upset the Rockets in the first round.
Being tagged as one of the best shooters in the league, or a “laser” as head coach JJ Redick calls it, is an extremely valuable piece, especially considering the needs around Luka this summer.
Hachimura is in the last year of a deal that will send him into unrestricted free agency. While they have his Bird rights, the Lakers have a ton of players to evaluate and are not in a position to let talent walk out the door without getting anything in return.
The grass could always be greener when it comes to wings in the NBA. No matter how this season ends, LA has one that’s shown to be a playoff riser, making for tough decisions to come this summer.
After a goalless first half, Jérémy Doku’s spectacular goal set up a crucial win for City
“Haaland has 25 goals,” begins Zach Neeley. “Arsenal’s highest is Gyokeres at 14, and not because they score fewer goals (67 to 69). Which is better, the bulk scorer who you know will go out there and usually get something? Or the balanced team, where it can come from so many places?”
That would make for a great podcast discussion. The short answer: it’s complicated. (See Van Nistelrooy, Ruud.)
Toronto All-Star Brandon Ingram underwent heel surgery after an injury there slowed him in the postseason, the Raptors announced.
From the press release:
Ingram underwent surgery to address his ongoing right heel pain. A heel spur was removed by Dr. Martin O'Malley at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery. Ingram is expected to fully recover and be ready for training camp in September.
Ingram led the Raptors last season, averaging 21.5 points per game, adding 5.6 rebounds a night. He played in 77 regular-season games. However, in part due to injuries and in part the Cavaliers' defense, Ingram struggled in the playoffs. He had a great game in the Raptors' Game 4 win, scoring 23, but played in just five of the seven games in that series and averaged 12 points a night on 32.8% shooting.
Ingram is expected back with the Raptors next season, he has two years and $81.9 million remaining on his contract.
May 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (72) hugs his son Aaron after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES — Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas left Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves after seven innings, feeling something in his hip earlier in the game.
Rojas said he first felt it coming out of the batters box in the second inning, then again in the fifth inning while trying to turn a double play at second base. He described it as more a dead leg feeling, while manager Dave Roberts called it a “hip flexor, quad thing.”
Either way, Rojas and the Dodgers don’t expect him to miss much time, if at all. Roberts said the plan is for Rojas to start during the series against the San Francisco Giants when left-hander Robbie Ray starts. Ray started Friday night, which lines him up for either Wednesday or Thursday night in Los Angeles. Rojas this season is 10-for-31 with three doubles and a home run against southpaws, though is hitless in his last 12 such at-bats.
Rojas was involved heavily in Friday night’s win. He reached on an error in the fifth inning, and scored the go-ahead run on an elongated headfirst slide at home plate on a single by Shohei Ohtani.
It was also his bobblehead night, with fans at Dodger Stadium receiving a bobblehead commemorating Rojas’s Game 7-tying home run in the ninth inning in Toronto.
The enormity of that moment was evident on Friday, based on the crowd reaction at Dodger Stadium at various moments, including when World Series highlights were shown on screen. About 15 minutes before first pitch, Rojas was running in the outfield and happened to be alone. The cheers serenaded him as Rojas got to center field, stopping to stretch. That’s when the cheers got very loud, with Rojas acknowledged with a wave.
“I can’t really put into words how grateful that I am for this fanbase, and the love that I’ve been receiving these last couple months,” Rojas said. “The whole day was special for me, having my family out there, having friends behind me, getting to see them really excited to get the bobblehead, and get a little bit, kind of like memories about what happened last year. It was pretty cool, and I’m so grateful.”
Aaron Rojas, Miguel’s son, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his dad before the game.
“He wanted to do it all the way from the mounds,” Rojas said. “It was a really cool moment for him.”
“I don’t know when it is, but he’s on a longer timetable,” Roberts said Friday. “Once he starts facing hitters and goes on a rehab, then it’ll be more of a conversation.”
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to stay composed and avoid panic mode as they aim to grab Game 3 at home against the Detroit Pistons, where our NBA player prop projections have identified several strong value opportunities.
By breaking down the data and comparing it to the latest market lines, we’ve uncovered where the strongest betting edges lie for this pivotal matchup.
If you’re building your card, here are the model’s top NBA picks for Saturday, May 9.
Pistons vs Cavaliers computer picks for Game 3
Pistons
Cavaliers
Duren o10.5 rebounds -115
Harden o19.5 points -112
Cunningham u27.5 points -115
Mitchell o3.5 assists -165
Harris o1.5 3-pointers +105
Mobley o8.5 rebounds -115
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Pistons Game 3 computer picks
Jalen Duren Over 10.5 rebounds (-115)
Projection: 11.17 rebounds
The Detroit Pistons rank as the third-best offensive rebounding team in the league this season, and Jalen Duren has fully embraced his role on the glass. Dating back to Game 7 against the Magic, he’s elevated his play with consistent double-digit rebounding efforts.
He’s carried that momentum into this series with 12 and 10 boards in Games 1 and 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, making this rebound prop line an appealing look for Game 3.
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Cade Cunningham Under 27.5 points (-115)
Projection: 25.75 points
Cade Cunningham’s points projection for Game 3 feels appropriate, considering he’s fallen just short of clearing the 27.5 line in each game of the series so far. He’s posted 23 and 25 points in Games 1 and 2 against the Cavaliers, and with the series shifting to Cleveland, the defense will be even more focused on keeping him in check.
Expect Cunningham to remain in that same scoring range rather than taking a big leap forward here.
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Tobias Harris Over 1.5 3-pointers (+105)
Projection: 1.67 3-pointers
Over the last five games, opposing starting power forwards have averaged 6.1 three-point attempts per game against the Cavaliers — the fourth-most in the league — setting up a favorable spot for Tobias Harris, who’s been red-hot for the Pistons this postseason.
Coming off a 67% shooting performance from deep in Game 2, expect Harris to stay aggressive and keep letting it fly from beyond the arc in a pivotal Game 3.
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Cavaliers Game 3 computer picks
James Harden Over 19.5 points (-112)
Projection: 22.14 points
The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-fastest pace at home over their last five games, and that tempo should work in James Harden’s favor as he looks to help swing this series back in Cleveland’s direction.
Harden struggled mightily in Game 2, finishing with just 10 points on 3-for-13 shooting. With so much riding on his performance, the Cavs can’t afford a repeat showing especially with Game 3 shifting to their home floor.
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Donovan Mitchell Over 3.5 assists (-165)
Projection: 4.55 assists
Donovan Mitchell has flirted with this assists line throughout the series against the Pistons, and with Game 3 carrying added importance, he may be leaned on to get over the hump.
With the offense lacking consistency, creating opportunities for others becomes even more critical. That opens the door for Mitchell to ease some of his scoring burden by stepping into more of a facilitator role—making him a strong candidate to rack up assists in this spot.
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Evan Mobley Over 8.5 rebounds (-115)
Projection: 8.54 rebounds
The Cavaliers rank third in the league over their last 10 games with 12.7 offensive rebounds per contest, and Evan Mobley will be looking to make up ground alongside Harden after a highly uncharacteristic one-rebound performance in Game 2.
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How to watch Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 3
Location
Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
Date
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Tip-off
3:00 p.m. ET
TV
NBC
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Brighton put their European push back on track by flying out of the blocks en route to beating relegated Wolves at the Amex Stadium.
Jack Hinshelwood headed home inside 35 seconds to register Albion’s fastest Premier League goal before the captain, Lewis Dunk, marked his return to the starting XI by nodding in the second just four minutes later.
Game 3 Prop #1: Donovan Mitchell Over 33.5 points + rebounds + assists
-115 at bet365
Donovan Mitchell acts primarily as a scorer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but his contributions don’t stop there. Mitchell put up 38.1 PRA during the regular season, but hasn’t quite lived up to those numbers so far in the playoffs.
Overall this postseason, Mitchell is putting up 31.8 PRA, a notable dip in production. Down the stretch against the Raptors in the first round, he failed to put up more than 31 PRA in any of the last five games of the series, and followed that up with a 29 PRA performance against Detroit in Game 1 of this series.
But Mitchell had a bit of a breakout on Thursday, putting up 31 points, six rebounds, and three assists in a losing effort.
Cleveland needs more of that if they want any chance of getting back into this series. The Cavaliers offense should get a boost today playing at home, and that means bigger numbers all around. I like Mitchell to have another strong outing in Game 3.
Game 3 Prop #2: Evan Mobley Over 3.5 assists
+125 at bet365
He’s not exactly Nikola Jokic, but Evan Mobley is a center who knows how to move the ball around the court. The Cavaliers big man averaged 3.6 assists per game this season, the third straight year where he dished out at least three assists per game.
Mobley has continued that production in the playoffs, averaging 3.7 assists over his nine postseason games. Those numbers are up further against the Pistons, where he compiled five and four assists, respectively, in the first two games in Detroit.
All expectations are for the Cavaliers to play better at home this afternoon. This offense has averaged 118.5 ppg on the season, and the Detroit Pistons won’t be able to keep the Cavs down for an entire series.
Game 3 Prop #3: Duncan Robinson Over 11.5 points
-120 at bet365
Duncan Robinson has always been a solid regular-season contributor, but this is the first time in years that he’s been relied on to get significant minutes in the playoffs. He’s coming through so far for the Pistons, averaging 12.0 ppg while shooting 42% from 3-point range in the postseason.
Robinson has been even better against the Cavaliers. Over the first two games of this series, he’s averaging 18.0 ppg, and he’s hit five threes in each of those contests. Going back to the previous series, Robinson has now scored 12+ points in four of his last five games during the playoffs.
The Cavaliers are one of the worst teams in the NBA at defending the 3-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 37.2% from deep. That plays right into Robinson’s hands, and I expect him to continue to score in this series.
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San Francisco will also receive the 29th overall pick in July's MLB draft and pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson. The draft pick is part of the Competitive Balance Round A, which is the only type of pick that can be traded and follows the first round of the draft.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Bailey, Cleveland will option catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus. Naylor is hitting .143 with two home runs and seven RBI this season.
Bailey, 26, has won the National League's Gold Glove at catcher in each of the past two seasons.
Bailey is batting .146 with one home run and five RBIs in 30 games this season with San Francisco (15-23), which is tied for the worst record in the NL. The 20th overall pick in the 2020 draft, Bailey has a .599 OPS since the start of 2024, the second-worst of any MLB hitter with 800 plate appearances in that span.
He was recently replaced in this lineup as the Giants adopted a platoon system, with Jesús Rodríguez and Eric Haase filling in for Bailey. Daniel Susac will also be in the mix to be the everyday catcher when he returns from the 10-day injured list as he works his way back from right elbow ulnar neuritis.
Warriors will face Warrington or Hull KR at Wembley
The Challenge Cup kings are at it again. For the first time in a good while, Wigan were arguably underdogs going into this semi-final against their fiercest rivals, St Helens, with a run of form that included four successive Super League defeats before stopping the rot last week against promoted Bradford.
In contrast, St Helens are joint-top of Super League and have won their past five, but when it comes to Wigan and the Challenge Cup, this relationship is anything but ordinary. For the 34th timethe Warriors have reached the final.
A first-round exit is not what anyone in Denver envisioned. This was a team some pundits (*sheepishly raises hand*) picked to go to the Finals before the season, a team that entered the playoffs thinking the same thing. Instead, the physicality of the Minnesota matched Denver, the Timberwolves showed more scoring versatility, and that sent the Nuggets packing in the first round.
Now what?
Nuggets president Josh Kroenke (son of owner Stan Kroenke) said everything is on the table — except trading Nikola Jokic or moving on from coach David Adelman.
"I don't want to be masked in my frustration for how the season ended," Kroenke said. "I think that anybody that was a fan of the Denver Nuggets should be frustrated. And anything that a fan feels, I probably feel a thousand X. So I think everything is gonna be on the table, outside of trading Nikola...
"If we deem running it back the most competitive thing we can do for the roster, that's probably what we're going to be doing," Kroenke said Friday. "So I don't want to put words in my dad's mouth by any means, but he has owned the team for a very long time. We've run it aggressively as we can at different points in time. I think that the joke is always, we love to pay for talent on the floor. So leaning into that assessment that people have put on us at different points in time, if we deem that's the most competitive thing for us, then that's what we're gonna be doing."
Kroenke and the Nuggets have some difficult decisions to make this offseason.
The easy one is extending Jokic — he is eligible, he gets the max, and he has said he wants to be a Nugget “forever.” The other thing that is locked in is that, despite a rough showing in the playoffs, coach David Adelman will be back.
"I have full faith in Coach Adelman," Kroenke said. "I think he coached a hell of a season, all things considered."
After that, it becomes a question of money and priorities. Peyton Watson had a breakout season, and his value on both ends of the court was evident in his absence during the playoffs (he was out with a hamstring injury). He is also a restricted free agent that a number of teams are eyeing as someone they can poach. With Jokic and Jamal Murray already with max contracts, new extensions for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun kicking in, re-signing Watson likely means going into the second apron — something the Nuggets have not done (and only one team lived in that space this season, Cleveland).
Which means look for Denver to trade another starter, maybe Braun or Cameron Johnson, something league sources had told NBC Sports and echoed to Durando for his Denver Post story.
One way or another, changes are coming to Denver. Just not to Jokic or Adelman.
With the 2026 NBA Draft lottery less than 24 hours away, all eyes are on which franchise will claim the prized No. 1 overall pick, a game-changing selection that could alter the trajectory of a team for years to come.
The NBA Draft lottery uses a randomized drawing to establish the order of the first 14 picks, and for teams looking for help on a much-needed rebuild, landing a top lottery pick can transform a franchise’s outlook. The drawing determines the top four selections, while the remaining lottery teams are assigned picks 5-14 based on their regular-season records, in reverse order.
Picks 15 through 30 in the first round, as well as every selection in the second round, are also assigned in reverse order of the regular-season standings.
This year, the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets each enter the lottery with the top odds at 14% apiece to land the No. 1 pick. However, the lottery is notorious for its unpredictability, and teams with lower odds have often leapfrogged their way into top selections in past years.
Here’s what you need to know as the NBA Draft lottery unfolds.
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is set for Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC.
Date: Sunday, May 10
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV: ABC
Location: McCormick Place Convention Center (Chicago, Illinois)
What teams will participate in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?
The 14 NBA teams that did not qualify for the 2026 NBA Playoffs are eligible for the NBA Draft lottery.
What is the format for the NBA Draft Lottery?
Teams with the worst regular-season records each have a 14% chance of landing the coveted No. 1 overall pick. This system is designed to discourage intentional losing, commonly referred to as "tanking," while still providing struggling franchises with a legitimate shot at a franchise-altering selection. The lottery employs a suspenseful random drawing to determine the order of the first four picks in the NBA Draft. Once those top four spots are set, the remaining lottery teams select in reverse order of their regular-season records, ensuring a balanced, competitive draft process that keeps fan bases engaged and hopeful.
Who won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery?
The Dallas Mavericks captured the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the coveted No. 1 overall pick for the first time in franchise history.
What teams are in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery?
Teams are listed according to their regular-season records and their odds of securing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 08: Ryan Waldschmidt #15 of the Arizona Diamondbacks prepares to bat during the eighth inning of his MLB debut against the New York Mets at Chase Field on May 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 in 10 innings. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Diamondbacks News
Snakes Fall to Mets in Extras Ryan Waldschmidt made his MLB debut coming off the bench for Arizona. He singled in his first Major League at-bat. However, the spark of the highly-anticipated rookie making his debut was not enough to wake the offense up. The Diamondbacks still managed only one run across ten innings, including failing to score the Manfred Man.
Arizona Promotes Waldschmidt, DFAs Alek Thomas The highly anticipated roster moves have now been made. Oh, and Tyler Locklear was also activated from the 10-day IL and optioned to Reno.
When, Where and Why Ryan Waldschmidt will Play Expect plenty of Waldschmidt in center with some time in left if Gurriel gets the day off. The hope is that Waldschmidt’s plate discipline will translate tot he Majors.
Guardians Acquire Patrick Bailey Good news for Arizona fans, Patrick Bailey is out of the division. San Francisco will receive left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson and the 29th overall pick of the 2026 draft (the first selection of Competitive Balance Round A, which are the only types of picks that can be dealt).
Misiorowski Flashes 103.6 mph Heat Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski set a standard for velocity by a starting pitcher while keeping up his habit of performing best in high-profile situations. Misiorowski threw 10 pitches of at least 103 mph while striking out 11 over six dominant innings in the Brewers’ 6-0 home victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night
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