The Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are tied for the best odds to land the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft lottery. Here’s what you need to know:
The Pistons, Spurs and Rockets each have a 14 percent chance.
The Orlando Magic landed the No. 1 pick, Paolo Banchero, in the 2022 NBA Draft after being in a three-way tie with Detroit and Houston at 14 percent.
Cade Cunningham was the Piston’s No. 1 pick in 2021, San Antonio last had the No. 1 pick when they drafted Hall of Famer Tim Duncan and Hall of Famer Yao Ming was Houston’s last No. 1 pick in 2002.
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
2023 Draft lottery odds (to land No. 1 pick)
Pistons (14 percent)
Spurs (14 percent)
Rockets (14 percent)
Hornets (12.5 percent)
Trail Blazers (10.5 percent)
Magic (9.0 percent)
Wizards (6.8 percent)
Pacers (6.8 percent)
Jazz (4.5 percent)
Mavericks (3.
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