When is the 2023 NBA Draft? Date, start time, location, how to watch

2023 NBA Draft
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The 2023 NBA Draft is less than two months away, and the anticipation is already beginning to build. Victor Wembanyama headlines the class, and he is the most hyped prospect since LeBron James. The number one pick will not be set in stone until after the draft lottery takes place on May 16, but all 14 teams are dreaming of winning the chance to select Wemby.

The Dallas Mavericks are just hoping to keep their pick. Their first-round selection is top ten protected, and the Mavs finished with the tenth-worst record. They have a 79.8 percent chance to keep the pick, and they must improve their roster this summer. The draft lottery will be a massive night, but Dallas still has to maximize the pick if they keep it.

With the draft approaching, here are the particulars for fans looking to enjoy the event.

2023 NBA Draft date, time, location, how to watch

2023 NBA Draft date: Thursday, June 22, 2023

2023 NBA Draft location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY

2023 NBA Draft start time: 7:00 p.m. CT or 8:00 p.m. ET

How to watch the 2023 NBA Draft: ABC, ESPN, or Watch ESPN app

The draft has it all for fans. There will be drama, surprising picks, trades, and plenty of front-office decision-making to analyze. With this year's draft loaded with top talent, there will likely be multiple blockbuster deals. Who makes the biggest move of draft night?

Nico Harrison has been the Mavericks' general manager for two drafts, but he has only made one pick. He traded two second-round selections to draft Jaden Hardy 37th overall last year. The 20-year-old rookie showed plenty of potential, but the pressure is on the former Nike executive to nail this selection. It could be the difference in keeping or losing Luka Doncic.

The 2023 NBA Draft is loaded at the top with prime prospects. Will the Dallas Mavericks leave Brooklyn with a top-ten pick or a trade in hand for pieces that can help them win now? There are a ton of key decisions for the Mavs to make this offseason, so stay tuned for all the latest.

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