NBA Draft Lottery Features Star-Studded List of Team Representatives
On Sunday, several NBA franchises will either be celebrating into the night or wallowing in despair following one of the most anticipated draft lottery events in league history.
Three possible generational talents linger atop the board for teams and fans to dream about, with a single lottery ball possibly being the difference between the Washington Wizards or Sacramento Kings gaining relevance again in the NBA.
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As tradition dictates with the NBA Draft Lottery, each team will bring a representative to the ceremony in hopes of being the lucky charm that brings their franchise the No. 1 overall pick.
Here is the full list of who each team is bringing to the big night on Sunday.
- Atlanta Hawks - Onsi Saleh (general manager)
- Brooklyn Nets - Vince Carter (legend & Hall of Famer)
- Charlotte Hornets - Kon Knueppel (player)
- Chicago Bulls - Toni Kukoč (special advisor to the president & CEO)
- Dallas Mavericks - Rolando Blackman (legend)
- Golden State Warriors - Larry Harris (assistant GM & director, player personnel)
- Indiana Pacers - T.J. McConnell (player)
- Memphis Grizzlies - Tayshaun Prince (vice president, player affairs)
- Miami Heat - Alonzo Mourning (vice president, player programs)
- Milwaukee Bucks - Mallory Edens (ownership)
- Oklahoma City Thunder - Nick Collison (special assistant to the general manager)
- Sacramento Kings - Scott Perry (general manager)
- Utah Jazz - Keyonte George (player)
- Washington Wizards - John Wall (legend)
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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM.