The draft board numbers were posted the same day as the lottery drawing , and for the 2026 NBA draft lottery that was May 10, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET. The full pick order was then published immediately after the drawing on the NBA’s draft order page.

What that means

  • The lottery itself determines the top picks first.
  • Once the drawing is finished, the draft board/order is updated with the new selection numbers.
  • In this case, the order was available right after the televised reveal.

Quick note

If you meant a different league’s lottery, the timing can vary a little, but it is usually posted right after the draw ends.