- The Charlotte Hornets have the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft.
- Dalton Knecht is the betting favorite at -110 to go No. 6 overall.
The Charlotte Hornets plan to continue adding to their young core with their first-round pick in the NBA Draft.
After a 21-61 campaign last year, the Hornets have the No. 6 pick in the draft. If they choose wisely, they could have an exciting, young roster featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Mark Williams.
The latest NBA Draft odds at the online sportsbook help provide some insight into what the Hornets might do with the sixth pick:
NBA Draft Odds – No. 6 Overall Pick
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dalton Knecht | -110 |
| Stephon Castle | +600 |
| Donovan Clingan | +700 |
| Matas Buzelis | +800 |
| Cody Williams | +900 |
| Ron Holland | +1600 |
| Devin Carter | +1600 |
| Rob Dillingham | +2000 |
| Reed Sheppard | +2500 |
| Tidjane Salaün | +3000 |
Prediction for No. 6 Pick: Donovan Clingan (+700)
- Pick originally made at +800 odds on June 20
My original No. 1 odds prediction in mid-May was a +1100 flier on UConn center Donovan Clingan.
Now that it’s draft week, that’s becoming much more of a possibility based on recent reporting. His latest NBA odds of being the top pick are +450.
As weird as it might sound, I think Clingan could slide out of the top five if he doesn’t go No. 1 overall. The No. 6 spot makes a lot of sense for Clingan, whether it be to the Hornets or a trade situation.
Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft has Clingan going to the Hornets with the sixth pick.
If that happens, the Hornets would be a fun NBA League Pass team or a popular rebuilding team on NBA 2K next year.
But they need to get this pick right to continue building around the combination of Ball and Miller.
Clingan’s defensive potential inside would make great sense for the Hornets. And I think it’s more likely than these odds indicate.
NBA Betting Splits: No. 6 Pick
Knecht is the betting favorite to be the No. 6 pick, mostly because he’s the biggest liability in the market. He has received 32.4% of the bets and 83.3% of the handle to be the sixth pick.
Recent No. 6 Picks in NBA Draft
| Year | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Orlando Magic | Anthony Black |
| 2022 | Indiana Pacers | Bennedict Mathurin |
| 2021 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Josh Giddey |
| 2020 | Atlanta Hawks | Onyeka Okongwu |
| 2019 | Phoenix Suns | Jarrett Culver |
| 2018 | Orlando Magic | Mo Bamba |
| 2017 | Orlando Magic | Jonathan Isaac |
| 2016 | New Orleans Pelicans | Buddy Hield |
| 2015 | Sacramento Kings | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| 2014 | Boston Celtics | Marcus Smart |
Recent Charlotte Hornets First-Round Selections
| Year | Draft Slot | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No. 2 | Brandon Miller |
| 2023 | No. 27 | Nick Smith |
| 2022 | No. 15 | Mark Williams |
| 2021 | No. 11 | James Bouknight |
| 2020 | No. 3 | LaMelo Ball |
NBA Draft FAQs
When is the 2024 NBA Draft?
The 2024 NBA Draft will occur on June 26-27, 2024. Wednesday’s Round 1 will begin at 8 p.m. ET, and Thursday’s Round 2 will start at 4 p.m. ET.
Where is the 2024 NBA Draft?
The first round will be at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and the second round will be at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York.
How can I watch the 2024 NBA Draft?
Both nights of the NBA Draft will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+.
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