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2020 NBA Draft: How to watch, TV channel, start time, top prospects, draft order

The 2020 NBA Draft will take place on Wednesday night, with LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards expected to be among the top picks.

Editor's note: the video above is from Sept. 29, 2019.

Five months after it was originally scheduled to take place, the 2020 NBA Draft will take place on Wednesday night.

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What follows is everything you need to know about the 2020 NBA Draft, which comes in the midst of an NBA offseason unlike any other in league history.

Game info, how to watch on TV:

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Location: ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut

TV channel: ESPN

Live Stream: Watch ESPN

Radio: ESPN Radio

2020 NBA Draft Order (First round)

  1. Minnesota Timberwolves
  2. Golden State Warriors
  3. Charlotte Hornets
  4. Chicago Bulls
  5. Cleveland Cavaliers
  6. Atlanta Hawks
  7. Detroit Pistons
  8. New York Knicks
  9. Washington Wizards
  10. Phoenix Suns
  11. San Antonio Spurs
  12. Sacramento Kings
  13. New Orleans Pelicans
  14. Boston Celtics (via Memphis Grizzlies)
  15. Orlando Magic
  16. Houston Rockets (via Portland Trail Blazers)
  17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Brooklyn Nets)
  18. Dallas Mavericks
  19. Brooklyn Nets (via Philadelphia 76ers)
  20. Miami Heat
  21. Philadelphia 76ers (via Oklahoma City Thunder)
  22. Denver Nuggets (via Houston Rockets)
  23. New York Knicks (via Utah Jazz)
  24. New Orleans Pelicans (via Indiana Pacers)
  25. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Denver Nuggets)
  26. Boston Celtics
  27. Utah Jazz (via New York Knicks)
  28. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Los Angeles Lakers)
  29. Toronto Raptors
  30. Boston Celtics (via Milwaukee Bucks)

Top prospects

LaMelo Ball, PG, Illawarra Hawks (Australia)

The younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (and son of LaVar Ball), LaMelo Ball has spent his prep career bouncing from Chino Hills, California, Lithuania, the JBA, SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio, and finally, Australia. Despite his nomadic journey, the 6-foot-7 point guard has emerged as one of the top players in this year's draft and the odds on favorite to be selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 1 overall pick.

James Wiseman, C, Memphis

The top-ranked player in the 2019 recruiting class, James Wiseman's college career at Memphis lasted just three games as the result of a suspension stemming from eligibility issues and his decision to ultimately declare for the draft. At 7-foot-1 and 240-pounds, Wiseman is an impact player on both sides of the floor who possesses the upside of a franchise center.

Anthony Edwards, SG, Georgia

The No. 2 ranked player in the 2019 class, Anthony Edwards averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 32 games at Georgia. A 6-foot-3, 223-pound guard, Edwards is a streaky shooter, but his explosiveness and overall ability make him one of the draft's top offensive players.

Deni Avdija, SF, Israel

The top foreign-born prospect in this year's draft, Deni Avdija is a 6-foot-9 forward who possesses point guard-like playmaking ability. While his shooting remains a concern, Avdija's combination of size, ability, toughness and instincts make him one of the draft's most intriguing prospects.

Obi Toppin, F, Dayton

In 31 games during his sophomore season at Dayton, Obi Toppin averaged 20 points and 7.5 rebounds en route to being named the 2020 Naismith Player of the Year. A 6-foot-9 high flying forward, the 22-year-old Toppin may be the most pro-ready prospect in this year's draft.

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