How many rounds are there in the NBA draft
How many rounds does the NBA draft rule?
There are two rounds of the NBA draft.The NBA draft usually consists of two rounds, each with a draft order of 30 picks corresponding to the 30 teams in the NBA league.
Round 1: The first round of the draft is usually the focal point of the NBA Draft, and includes the top talented players from around the globe who are considered to have the potential to be future stars. The draft order is determined by the team's record from worst to best from the previous season, and also includes some lottery process to determine the order to minimize the incentive to intentionally lose. Usually, first round picks are very valuable because teams have the opportunity to select the top players. These players usually sign a higher paying contract and become the centerpiece of the team.
ROUND TWO: The second round of the draft is a part of the draft that receives relatively little attention, but is still very important. In the second round, teams still have the opportunity to select players with potential, although their prospects may not be as clear-cut as those in the first round. The order of picks in the second round is the same as the first, based on team record. Second round picks usually have shorter contracts and are paid less, but many players prove their worth by performing well and working hard constantly.
It is important to note that not all players who enter the draft will succeed in the NBA, as professional basketball is a highly competitive sport and success requires talent, hard work and luck. Many of the legendary players in NBA history were drafted in the first round of the draft, but there are some exceptions to this rule, as some players have gone on to become great players after being drafted in the second round or even undrafted.
The 2024 NBA Draft roster is as follows :
Round one:
Atlanta Hawks
Team: Zachary Risacher (forward, France)
Washington Wizards (US baseball team)
Team: Alex Saar (center, France)
Houston Rockets
TEAM: Reid Shepherd (guard, University of Kentucky)
San Antonio Spurs (NBA team)
TEAM: Stephen Castle (guard, University of Connecticut)
Detroit Pistons (NBA team)
TEAM: Ron Holland II (small forward, Development League Ignite)
Charlotte Hornets
Team: Tidjani Salon (power forward, France)
Portland Trail Blazers (NBA team)
TEAM: Donovan Klingon (center, University of Connecticut)
San Antonio Spurs (from Raptors)
Robert Dillingham (guard, University of Kentucky, traded to Timberwolves)
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA team)
TEAM: Zach Eadie (center, Purdue, Chinese name Chow)
Utah Jazz
TEAM: Cody Williams (forward, University of Colorado)
Chicago Bulls (NBA team)
TEAM: Matas Bouzelis (forward, Development League Ignite)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Team (from Rocket): Nikola Topic (guard, Serbia)
Sacramento Kings
TEAM: Devin Carter (guard, Providence College)
Portland Trail Blazers (from Wizards): Carlton Carrington (guard, Pitt)
Miami Heat
TEAM: Clare Weir (center, Indiana University)
Philadelphia 76ers: Jared McCain (guard, Duke)
Los Angeles Lakers (NBA team)
TEAM: Dalton Knecht (Point Guard / Small Forward, University of Tennessee)
Orlando Magic: Tristan da Silva (forward, University of Colorado)
Toronto Raptors (from Pacers)
): Jacoby Walter (guard, Baylor)
Cleveland Cavaliers
TEAM: Jeron Tyson (Point Guard / Small Forward, UC Berkeley)
New Orleans Pelicans
Teams (from the Bucks)
): Yves Missy (center, Baylor)
Phoenix Suns
TEAM: Darron Holmes II (power forward / center, Dayton, traded to Nuggets)
Milwaukee Bucks (from Pelicans): AJ Johnson (guard, Illawarra Hawks)
Washington Wizards: Keyshawn George (Point Guard / Small Forward, University of Miami)
New York Knicks: Pacoem Dadié (point guard / small forward, France)
Washington Wizards (from Thunder): Dillon Jones (point guard / small forward, Weber State)
Minnesota Timberwolves
: Terrence Shannon Jr. (Point Guard / Small Forward, University of Illinois)
Denver Nuggets (from the Sun): Ryan Dunn (forward, UVA)
Utah Jazz (from Thunder): Isaiah Collier (point guard, USC)
Boston Celtics: Baylor Shaierman (Point Guard / Small Forward, Creighton University)
Round two:
31. Toronto Raptors (from Pistons): Jonathan Mogambo (forward, University of San Francisco)
32. Utah Jazz (from Wizards): Kyle Filipovsky (power forward / center, Duke)
33. Milwaukee Bucks (from Trail Blazers): Tyler Smith (power forward, Development League Ignite)
34. New York Knicks: Tyler Kolek (point guard, Marquette University)
35. Indiana Pacers (from the Spurs): Johnny Fofi (point guard/small forward, Kansas)
36. San Antonio Spurs: Juan Nunez
(Controller, Spain)
37. Detroit Pistons: Bobby Clintman (forward, Canes Taipan)
38. Oklahoma City Thunder: Ajay Mitchell (guard, University of California, Santa Barbara)
39. Memphis Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells (small forward, Washington State University)
40. Phoenix Suns: Oso Iguodaro (power forward/center, Marquette)
41. Philadelphia 76ers: Adham Bonner (power forward/center, UCLA)
42. Charlotte Hornets: KJ Simpson (point guard, University of Colorado)
43. Miami Heat: Nikola Djuricic (point guard/small forward, traded to Hawks, from megamis)
44. Miami Heat (from Hawks): Pele Larsson (point guard, University of Arizona)
45. Toronto Raptors (from the Kings): Jamal Sheard (guard, University of Houston)
46. Los Angeles Clippers
Team (from Pacers): Cameron Christie (point guard, Minnesota)
47. Orlando Magic (traded to Pelicans): Antonio Reeves (point guard / small forward, Kentucky)
48. San Antonio Spurs (from Lakers): Harrison Ingram
(Forward, University of North Carolina)
49. Indiana Pacers (from Cavaliers): Tristen Newton (guard, University of Connecticut)
50. Indiana Pacers (from Pelicans): Enrique Freeman (forward, University of Akron)
51. New York Knicks (from the Sun): Melvin Akinsah (point guard/small forward, France)
52. Portland Trail Blazers (traded to Warriors)
): Quinton Post (center, Boston College)
53. Memphis Grizzlies (from Timberwolves, from Pistons): Cameron Spencer (guard, University of Connecticut)
54. Boston Celtics (from Maverick)
): Anton Watson (forward, Gonzaga University)
55. Los Angeles Lakers (from Clippers): Bronny James
(Linebacker, USC)
56. New York Knicks: Kevin McCullough Jr. (point guard/small forward, University of Kansas)
57. Minnesota Timberwolves (traded to Raptors): Yurik Shomesh (power forward/center, Cameroon)
58. Dallas Mavericks (traded to the Knicks): Ariel Hucpoldi (center, Germany-Togo)
The NBA Draft consists of two rounds, each with a draft order of 30 picks, in which teams can select players they believe have the potential to hopefully become future stars. It is a key event in every NBA season and can have a profound impact on the future of the league.
