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How to Watch 2022 NBA Draft Live on June 23 Without Cable (For Free!)

The 2022 NBA Draft is tonight. Here's how to watch.

Raymond McCain

The future of the NBA will be on full display during the 2022 NBA Draft. Live from the Barclays Center, 58 prospects will have their names called as they have the opportunity to live their dream and play for an NBA franchise.

For the 76th edition of the draft, the event returns to its normal June date after it was postponed the previous two years due to the ongoing pandemic. For the fourth time in franchise history, the Orlando Magic will have the No. 1 selection, which is their fourth top-10 pick since 2017.

The future starts now, 24 prospects will be in the green room at this year's draft. Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey, and Paolo Banchero are expected to go within the top 5 unless a team trades down. Check out the complete list of attendees, below:

NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm® will take place on Thursday, June 23 at 8 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Below are the prospects who will be in attendance tomorrow night in the Green Room. pic.twitter.com/y6h2KnryB8

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 22, 2022

You can find out how to watch the 2022 NBA Draft without cable, below.

When to Watch

  • Date: Thursday, June 23

  • Time: 8:00 PM ET

  • Channel: ESPN, ABC

How to Watch the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery

ESPN and ABC will be covering all of the action from this year's draft and fans will have a few different options to watch without cable.

2022 NBA Draft Channels


DIRECTV STREAMfuboTVHulu + Live TVSling TVYouTube TV
ESPN
ABC

Watch the 2022 NBA Draft for Free

Catch all of ABC's coverage of the 2022 NBA Draft by watching with an antenna. AntennaWeb is a great tool you can use to see what ABC channel is available in your area with an antenna.

Watch the 2022 NBA Draft on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM includes ABC, ESPN, and over 65 channels with its Entertainment plan for $69.99. For a limited time, new and eligible customers that sign up can get $30 off over the first two months for a monthly price of $54.99 and 3-months of premium channels for free. A subscription includes unlimited DVR storage and there are no hidden fees, or required annual contracts.


Watch the 2022 NBA Draft on fuboTV

For $69.99 per month, you can watch this year's draft on ABC, and ESPN via fuboTV with their Pro plan. The sports-first streaming offers over 100 channels with their Pro plan, which includes over 100 sporting events, the ability to watch on unlimited screens, and 1000 hours of DVR space, which means you can record and rewatch your favorite shows and all of this year's big events.


Watch the 2022 NBA Draft on Hulu + Live TV

On Hulu + Live TV, cord cutters can watch NBA franchises pick the future of their teams during the draft on ABC, ESPN, and over 75 channels with the base plan of $69.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR storage and allows users to watch on 2 screens simultaneously.


Watch the 2022 NBA Draft on Sling TV

Sling TV offers an affordable way to watch the 2022 NBA Draft on ESPN. For $35 per month, with a Sling Orange subscription, you can watch the draft live on ESPN. A Sling Orange subscription gives you access to 31 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and you can stream on 1 device.


Watch the 2022 NBA Draft on YouTube TV

Subscribers to YouTube TV are able to watch all of this year's NBA draft on ESPN, and ABC for $64.99 per month. The streaming service has over 85 channels, users can stream up to 3 devices simultaneously, and it includes unlimited DVR so you can record every moment and more.


Watch the 2022 NBA Draft on Mobile Apps

Viewers can stream the 2022 NBA Draft live on the ESPN app, and ESPN.com. However, to watch the event on these services, you will need to be authenticated by signing on with your credentials and proving you have a TV subscription from a cable or satellite provider or a live TV streaming service that carries ESPN.

2022 NBA Draft Order

First Round Draft Order

Pick # Team
1 Orlando
2 Oklahoma City
3 Houston
4 Sacramento
5 Detroit
6 Indiana
7 Portland
8 New Orleans (from LAL)
9 San Antonio
10 Washington
11 New York
12 Oklahoma City (from LAC)
13 Charlotte
14 Cleveland
15 Charlotte (from NO)
16 Atlanta
17 Houston (from BKN)
18 Chicago
19 Minnesota
20 San Antonio (from TOR)
21 Denver
22 Memphis (from UTAH)
23 Philadelphia
24 Milwaukee
25 San Antonio (from BOS)
26 Dallas
27 Miami
28 Golden State
29 Memphis
30 Oklahoma City (from PHX)

Second Round Draft Order

Pick # Team
31 Indiana (from HOU via CLE)
32 Orlando
33 Toronto (from DET via SA, WAS & CHI)
34 Oklahoma City
35 Orlando (from IND via MIL)
36 Portland
37 Sacramento
38 San Antonio (from LAL via CHI & WAS)
39 Cleveland (from SA via UTAH)
40 Minnesota (from WAS via CLE)
41 New Orleans
42 New York
43 LA Clippers
44 Atlanta
45 Charlotte
46 Detroit (from BKN)
47 Memphis (from CLE via NO & ATL)
48 Minnesota
49 Sacramento (from CHI via MEM and DET)
50 Minnesota (from DEN via PHI)
51 Golden State (from TOR via PHI)
52 New Orleans (from UTAH)
53 Boston
Milwaukee (forfeited)
Miami (from PHI via DEN; forfeited by MIA)
54 Washington (from DAL)
55 Golden State
56 Cleveland (from MIA via IND)
57 Portland (from MEM via UTAH)
58 Indiana (from PHX)

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