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When is the 2016 NBA Draft?
On Thursday, June 23, the draft will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Where is the the 2016 NBA Draft?
The draft will unfold at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, marking the fourth consecutive year. Before moving to Brooklyn, the draft was held in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center in 2012.
How many players will be taken in the 2016 NBA Draft?
There are 60 total picks in the draft, which are split in half over the course of two rounds.
In Sporting News’ second NBA Mock Draft, LSU’s Ben Simmons is ranked as the No. 1 pick, followed by Duke’s Brandon Ingram.
Last year, the Minnesota Timberwolves snatched Karl-Anthony Towns from Kentucky for the No. 1 pick.
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What is the NBA Draft order for the first round?
- Philadelphia 76ers 2. Los Angeles Lakers 3. Boston Celtics 4. Phoenix Suns 5. Minnesota Timberwolves 6. New Orleans Pelicans 7. Denver Nuggets 8. Sacramento Kings 9. Toronto Raptors 10. Milwaukee Bucks 11. Orlando Magic 12. Utah Jazz 13. Phoenix Suns 14. Chicago Bulls 15. Denver Nuggets 16. Boston Celtics 17. Memphis Grizzlies 18. Detroit Pistons 19. Denver Nuggets 20. Indiana Pacers 21. Atlanta Hawks 22. Charlotte Hornets 23. Boston Celtics 24. Philadelphia 76ers 25. Los Angeles Clippers 26. Philadelphia 76ers 27. Toronto Raptors 28. Phoenix Suns 29. San Antonio Spurs 30. Golden State Warriors
What is the NBA Draft order for the second round?
31. Boston Celtics 32. Los Angeles Lakers 33. Los Angeles Clippers 34. Phoenix Suns 35. Boston Celtics 36. Milwaukee Bucks 37. Houston Rockets 38. Milwaukee Bucks 39. New Orleans Pelicans 40. New Orleans Pelicans 41. Orlando Magic 42. Utah Jazz 43. Houston Rockets 44. Atlanta Hawks 45. Boston Celtics 47. Orlando Magic 48. Chicago Bulls 49. Detroit Pistons 50. Indiana Pacers 51. Boston Celtics 52. Utah Jazz 53. Denver Nuggets 54. Atlanta Hawks 55. Brooklyn Nets 56. Denver Nuggets 57. Memphis Grizzlies 58. Boston Celtics 59. Sacramento Kings 60. Utah Jazz
How many underclassmen are entered in the 2016 NBA Draft?
The NBA announced on April 26 that 162 early-entry candidates were set for the draft. There are 116 players straight out of college, 45 international players and one post-graduation player. Players may pull out of the draft by May 25.
The collegiate athletes break up into 60 juniors, 29 sophomores and 27 freshmen. The sole post-graduate player is Thon Maker, jumping straight into the NBA rather than taking a college detour.
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How to watch the 2016 NBA Draft
ESPN and Watch ESPN will air the draft live, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
