ESPN’s presentation of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, May 10, on ABC averaged 2.3 million viewers, up 23% year over year, marking the most‑watched NBA Draft Lottery since 2023.

ESPN will exclusively present the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, with the First Round airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN, followed by the Second Round on June 24 at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

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