The much anticipated 2026 NBA Draft has finally arrived after months of anticipation created by the talent at the top of the first round, including Northeast Ohio’s own Darryn Peterson.
For the Cleveland Cavaliers — whose only scheduled pick is the 29th pick of the first round — the draft could be a relatively quiet one.
But after ultimately not being a major player in the first blockbuster trade of the offseason, the Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, don’t be surprised if the Cavs make some type of move beyond simply making their pick at No. 29..
We’ll have any Cavs’ news of the day here, so follow along for the rest of the NBA draft.
Do the Cavs have a first-round pick?
Yes, the Cavs have pick No. 29 in Round 1 of the draft.
Who could the Cavs draft in the first round?
If the Cavs keep the pick, some mock drafts have 6-foot-6 Spanish point guard Sergio de Larrea or UConn senior big man Tarris Reed Jr. (6-11, 265) as their pick. Click here to read more about those possibilities, including trade options.
Cavs roster news: Cleveland exercises option on Craig Porter Jr.’s contract
The Cavs exercised the fourth-year team option on reserve point guard Craig Porter Jr.’s contract, announcing the news on Monday, June 22.
How to watch, stream the 2026 NBA Draft
The first round is Tuesday, June 23 and will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The second round on Wednesday, June 24 will air only on ESPN.
Fans can also stream both nights of the draft on ESPN Unlimited, the ESPN app and on Fubo.
How long do teams get to take to make their NBA draft pick?
During the first round, each team will have five minutes to make their selections. For the second round, teams will have four minutes to make their picks.
2026 NBA Draft order
What time is the 2026 NBA Draft?
The draft takes place over two days, with the first round on Tuesday and the second round on Wednesday. Selections will start at 8 p.m. ET on both nights.
Where is the 2026 NBA Draft?
The draft is at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets. It has hosted the NBA draft every year since 2013 except for 2020 when COVID moved the draft to a closed-door event at ESPN Studios in Bristol, Connecticut.
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