NBA draft lottery time
Definition
The scheduled broadcast slot for the NBA Draft Lottery, an annual ping-pong ball-fueled spectacle where non-playoff teams vie for the top picks in the upcoming NBA Draft; in 2026, it's set for 3:00 p.m. ET on May 10.
A moment of high-stakes anticipation in the basketball calendar, marking when the draft order for lottery-eligible teams is revealed live on ABC, blending luck, strategy, and a dash of tanking drama.
Examples
I ditched my brunch plans for NBA draft lottery time—watching those balls bounce is my idea of a thrilling Sunday.
At NBA draft lottery time, Wizards fans everywhere crossed their fingers, only for fate to hand them the golden ticket again.
My team's odds were slim, but NBA draft lottery time turned us into accidental optimists for a split second.
Forget the Met Gala; NBA draft lottery time is where real drama unfolds, one ping-pong bounce at a time.
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