NBA tanking picture March 26: Daily look at the race to the draft lottery

[ASFN Admin]

The NBA tanking picture will come into clearer view each day between now and the end of the regular season on April 12. In the meantime, we will provide detailed daily updates on the landscape, lotto odds, remaining schedules and the stakes for every day's slate of games. We also break down the league’s playoff races each day.

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1. Indiana Pacers​

Record: 16-57 | Streak: L-1

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 14%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Clinching one of the three-worst records in the NBA to ensure the highest odds at the No. 1 pick. Due to the Ivica Zubac trade with the Clippers, if the Pacers’ pick lands between the 5-9 spots on lotto night, it will go to L.A.

2. Brooklyn Nets​

Record: 17-56 | Streak: L-9

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 14%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Clinching one of the three-worst records in the NBA to ensure the highest odds at the No. 1 pick.

3. Washington Wizards​

Record: 17-55 | Streak: W-1

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 14%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Clinching one of the three-worst records in the NBA to ensure the highest odds at the No. 1 pick. If the Wizards’ pick falls out of the top-8, it will go to the New York Knicks.

4. Sacramento Kings​

Record: 19-54 | Streak: L-1

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 12.5%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Clinching one of the three-worst records in the NBA to ensure the highest odds at the No. 1 pick.

5. Utah Jazz​

Record: 21-52 | Streak: L-3

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 10.5%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Clinching one of the three-worst records in the NBA to ensure the highest odds at the No. 1 pick. If the Jazz’s pick falls outside of the top-8, it will go to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

6. Dallas Mavericks​

Record: 23-50 | Streak: L-5

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 9%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Clinching one of the three-worst records in the NBA to ensure the best odds at the No. 1 pick. The Mavs don’t control their future first-rounders from 2027-2030.

7. Memphis Grizzlies​

Record: 24-48 | Streak: L-4

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 7.5%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Clinching one of the three-worst records in the NBA to ensure the best odds at the No. 1 pick.

8. New Orleans Pelicans​

Record: 25-48 | Streak: L-2

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 6%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: The Pelicans have no incentive to lose; they owe their unprotected first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks.

T-9. Milwaukee Bucks​

Record: 29-43 | Streak: L-2

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 3.8%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: Moving “above” the Pelicans for better lottery odds.

T-9. Chicago Bulls​

Record: 29-43 | Streak: L-1

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 3.7%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  
  

11. Golden State Warriors​

Record: 35-38 | Streak: W-2

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 2%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: The Warriors are currently in the play-in tournament.

12. Portland Trail Blazers​

Record: 37-37 | Streak: W-2

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 1.5%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: The Trail Blazers are currently in the play-in tournament.

T-13. Orlando Magic​

Record: 38-34 | Streak: L-6

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 0.8%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: The Magic are currently in the play-in tournament.

T-13. Charlotte Hornets​

Record: 38-34 | Streak: W-4

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  Current odds for No. 1 pick: 0.7%
  
  
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  Remaining schedule: LAC, MIA, @CHI, @CHA, @CLE, MIN, @BKN, PHI, DET
  

What’s at stake: The Hornets are currently in the play-in tournament.

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