The Sacramento Kings now hold the NBA's worst record after 50 games.

The NBA has announced the dates for this year's draft lottery (Sunday, May 10) and NBA draft combine (Sunday, May 10-Sunday, May 17), both of which will take place in Chicago.

Loaded at the top, the 2026 Draft class is shaping up to be one of the best classes of the last decade.

There were 21 NBA rookies and sophomores drafted onto one of three teams coached by NBA Hall of Famers.

Draymond Green believes the 2026 NBA draft will produce the best freshman class in history after three 18-year-olds posted 40-point games last weekend.

Sam Vecenie covers the NBA Draft, college basketball and the NBA for The Athletic. His podcast, the Game Theory Podcast, is regularly ranked among the top podcasts on iTunes. Previously, he worked for CBS Sports, SB Nation, Sporting News, and Vice. Follow Sam on Twitter @Sam_Vecenie