Nets' first-round pick in 2027 NBA Draft could be televised
The Brooklyn Nets may not have their own first-round pick in the 2027 NBA Draft, but it could be televised. The NBA is considering a live broadcast of the lottery drawing, which has traditionally been shown after the fact. If the Houston Rockets, who hold the Nets' pick, finish poorly, Nets fans could see the outcome live.
- ▪The Nets currently hold the No. 6 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.
- ▪The NBA is exploring the possibility of televising the lottery drawing live for the first time.
- ▪If the Rockets finish in the bottom-18, the Nets could see their pick televised due to a proposed new lottery format.
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