Why the NBA Draft is now 2 days starting in 2024, explained

The 2024 NBA Draft may not have as much star power as in past drafts, but it marks a pretty notable moment in league history.

Because the draft will now be spread over two days, with the first round on Wednesday and the second held on Thursday.

Why is that? You’ve come to the right place!

From a speculation point of view: the draft will get more attention now that it’s spread out, as we’ve seen with other pro leagues. The NFL has a three-day affair, while the NHL has a two-day draft.

But this is also a move to help franchises. Per a statement from NBA executive VP Joe Dumars:

“Based on feedback about the NBA Draft format from basketball executives around the league and my own experience in draft rooms, we believe that teams will benefit from being able to regroup between rounds and having additional time to make decisions during the second round.”

There you have it!