What Time Does the 2023 NBA Draft Start? Full Broadcast Schedule by Time Zones

The 2023 NBA Draft is finally here, and basketball fans across the world are excited to see which prospects their favorite teams select. There will be no shortage of draft coverage leading up to when NBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the stage, so here's when and how viewers can catch the action.

What Time is the 2023 NBA Draft Eastern Time?

For viewers on the East Coast, the NBA Draft will get underway at 8 p.m. from the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Each selection will be broadcast on ABC as well as ESPN and streaming platforms.

What Time is the 2023 NBA Draft Central Time?

Basketball fans in the central time zone will be able to watch the NBA Draft beginning at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday night. There will be 58 total selections as top prospects hear their name called in New York.

What Time is the 2023 NBA Draft Mountain Time?

Viewers on mountain time can catch all of the action starting at 6 p.m. MT on Thursday night. Silver will begin calling names shortly after the broadcast begins, as the draft is likely to take three hours.

What Time is the 2023 NBA Draft Pacific Time?

Out on the West Coast, coverage of the NBA Draft begins at 5 p.m. PT on Thursday. Fans can expect to hear commentary from Stephen A. Smith as he is joined by guests throughout the night on ESPN.

2023 NBA Draft Start by Time Zones

How to Watch 2023 NBA Draft

The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday, June 22, in Brooklyn, New York. It will air on ABC and ESPN. Viewers can also tune in to the channels' streaming platforms to see every single selection. Those looking to stay up to date away from a TV can listen to ESPN Radio to hear the names called.

Fortunately for cord-cutters, they can view the NBA Draft through several streaming options. Those include WatchESPN or a service such as FuboTV or Youtube TV. Of course, picks will be uploaded on NBA.com as well, which makes it easy to follow the draft on your phone or other mobile device.

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