The NBA announced today that the 2024
NBA Draft will expand to a two-night format that features the first
round on Wednesday, June 26, and the second round on Thursday, June
27.
The first round will be held at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the second round will take place
at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York.
ABC, ESPN and the ESPN App will each
air the first round, and ESPN and the ESPN App will broadcast the
second round. Coverage on both nights will begin at 8 p.m. ET.
ESPN’s presentation of the second round will include a
comprehensive review of the first round and in-depth storytelling
about the draftees. ESPN Radio will also provide national coverage
of the NBA Draft.
The first round will continue to have
five minutes between draft picks. For the second round, the time
between draft picks will increase from two minutes to four
minutes.
“Based on feedback about the NBA Draft
format from basketball executives around the league and my own
experience in draft rooms, we believe that teams will benefit from
being able to regroup between rounds and having additional time to
make decisions during the second round,” said Joe Dumars, Executive
Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. “Two nights of
primetime coverage will also enhance the viewing experience for our
fans and further showcase the draftees.”
