2018 NBA Draft order, including where the Spurs will select

A look at the full 2018 NBA Draft order in the first round. When will the San Antonio Spurs select?
On Thursday night, the 2018 NBA Draft will take place. It’s two rounds of teams selecting players to become the future of their franchise. Sometimes, it’s to store players in the G League or overseas for the far future, including what the San Antonio Spurs did in 1999 with Manu Ginobili and 2007 with Tiago Splitter.
The Spurs will select at No. 18 overall, their highest spot — without a trade to move them up — since 1997. That’s when Tim Duncan joined San Antonio as the No. 1 overall pick. Every selection afterward has gone in the 20s.
As for the 2018 draft, the Phoenix Suns will hold the No. 1 overall pick after winning May’s lottery. Deandre Ayton is expected to go to them, which is nothing new for the fans. The Sacramento Kings, however, hold the wild card spot of the draft, as their potential selections have included Michael Porter Jr., Marvin Bagley and Luka Doncic.
Who follows the Suns and the Kings? Let’s take a look at the full order.
- Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings
- Atlanta Hawks
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Dallas Mavericks
- Orlando Magic
- Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- New York Knicks
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Denver Nuggets
- Washington Wizards
- Phoenix Suns
- Milwaukee Bucks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Atlanta Hawks
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Utah Jazz
- Chicago Bulls
- Indiana Pacers
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Boston Celtics
- Golden State Warriors
- Brooklyn Nets
- Atlanta Hawks
Next: 2018 NBA Mock Draft: The final edition
Of course it’s difficult to think this order will stay in tact. Trades always happen on draft night, whether it’s in the top 10, before the lottery ends or near No. 30. Changes will occur at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, but how many teams may decide to alter their position and shake things up?