Now that the NBA championship has been awarded to the Cavaliers, it's time once again for teams to start building toward the future.
The 2016 NBA Draft is set to take place live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, marking the fourth straight year this event will emanate from the New York City-based arena.
Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram headline this year's draft class. The 76ers, Lakers and Celtics hold the top three picks in the draft.
Philadelphia will pick first, 24th and 26th in the first round. Boston will select third and also owns the 16th and 23rd picks. The Celtics landed their No. 3 pick after dealing Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Nets.
The Nuggets are also armed with three selections as Denver will pick seventh, 15th and 19th.
It is expected that the 76ers will select Simmons with their first overall pick, while Ingram should be headed to Los Angeles and Boston will have plenty of talented players to choose from even with the headliners expected to be off the board.
Simmons created a buzz when he referred to Philadelphia as "we" when addressing the media after working out for the team.
"I think once we start playing we will come together," Simmons said via Philly.com. "I had a good feeling when I was working out there. I had good vibes. So I'm looking forward to it."
First Round Draft Order
1. Philadelphia
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Boston (From Brooklyn)
4. Phoenix
5. Minnesota
6. New Orleans
7. Denver (From New York)
8. Sacramento
9. Toronto (From Denver via New York)
10. Milwaukee
11. Orlando
12. Utah
13. Phoenix (From Washington)
14. Chicago
15. Denver (From Houston)
16. Boston (From Dallas)
17. Memphis
18. Detroit
19. Denver (From Portland)
20. Indiana
21. Atlanta
22. Charlotte
23. Boston
24. Philadelphia (From Miami via Cleveland)
25. Los Angeles Clippers
26. Philadelphia (From Oklahoma City via Denver and Cleveland)
27. Toronto
28. Phoenix (From Cleveland via Boston)
29. San Antonio
30. Golden State
Live Stream & Details
Event: 2016 NBA Draft
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Time: 7 p.m. ET
The 2016 NBA Draft can be live streamed for free here.
For more content, follow us on Twitter @SportsWN or LIKE US on Facebook.
© Copyright 2024 Sports World News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
