While some positions are still in flux, a lot of the 2018 NBA Draft order has already been set. Once we see where the ping pong balls land on My 16, we'll find out which teams will get their crack at top lottery picks.
This year's draft has some intrigue with college stars like Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley III, and international sensation Luka Doncic seen as potential franchise changers. There's an expectation that this could be a deep draft as well with a large number of teams tanking for better position in the latter half of this season.
As of right now, the NBA Draft order for the first round is:
Some notable teams in this year's draft include the Cavaliers and 76ers. Both are popular picks to advance in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Yet, they both have top 10 picks from previous trades. This gives them a lot of flexibility in the future to either move those picks and get better right now, or draft a player for the future.Check out CBS Sports' Mock Draft to get an idea of what prospects teams might be considering right now in the first round.
The order for the second round is:
| Draft Position | Team |
| 31 | Phoenix Suns |
| 32 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 33 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 34 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 35 | Orlando Magic |
| 36 | Sacramento Kings |
| 37 | New York Knicks (via Bulls) |
| 38 | Philadelphia 76ers (via Nets) |
| 39 | Philadelphia 76ers (via Knicks) |
| 40 | Brooklyn Nets (via Lakers) |
| 41 | Orlando Magic (via Hornets) |
| 42 | Detroit Pistons |
| 43 | Denver Nuggets (via Clippers) |
| 44 | Washington Wizards |
| 45 | Brooklyn Nets (via Bucks) |
| 46 | Houston Rickets (via Heat) |
| 47 | Los Angeles Lakers (via Nuggets) |
| 48 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 49 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 50 | Indiana Pacers |
| 51 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 52 | Utah Jazz |
| 53 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 54 | Dallas Mavericks (via Trail Blazers) |
| 55 | Charlotte Hornets (via Cavaliers) |
| 56 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 57 | Oklahoma City Thunder (via Celtics) |
| 58 | Denver Nuggets (via Warriors) |
| 59 | Phoenix Suns (via Raptors) |
| 60 | Philadelphia 76ers (via Rockets) |
Notes:
- The Raptors and Heat both have no draft pick.
- The 76ers have the most draft picks with six.
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