For example, if the Sharks were to win the draft lottery again this year, they would not be eligible to receive the No. 1 pick again until 2028, since they received the top pick in 2024 and 2025.

But not all teams in the draft lottery are eligible to win the No. 1 pick. That's because the most spots a team can move up in the lottery is 10, giving 11 clubs a chance to land the first pick ...

The first 14 picks of the 2025 NBA Draft — including the No. 1 overall pick — will be determined with the lottery drawing. The lottery will take place in a private room in Chicago and be unveiled live on ESPN at 7 p.