The Orlando Magic have won the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery for the fourth time in franchise history.
Some combination of Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero are expected to be the top-3 selections in the draft. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony projects Smith going No. 1 to the Magic, followed by Holmgren to the Thunder, Banchero to the Rockets, Shaedon Sharpe to the Kings, and Keegan Murray to the Pistons.
1. Magic
2. Thunder
3. Rockets
4. Kings
5. Pistons
6. Pacers
7. Blazers
8. Pelicans (via LAL)
9. Spurs
10. Wizards
11. Knicks
12. Thunder (via LAC)
13. Hornets
14. Cavaliers