Learn how the NBA Draft Lottery works, from ping pong balls to odds, and how it shapes the future of struggling franchises.

If Flagg goes No. 1 and the San Antonio Spurs select Dylan Harper at No. 2 as expected, the Hornets are guaranteed to get either Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe. Charlotte will undoubtedly do its due diligence on players like Khaman Maluach, Tre Johnson, Noa Essengue, Kon Knueppel and others in its projected area as well.

NBA Draft is in a couple weeks, and the Dallas Mavericks will be on the clock first after winning a wild draft lottery that saw them jump 10 spots to land the No. 1 overall pick. Once it was revealed that the Mavericks would be landing the top pick,