What's at stake for the Warriors in next week's NBA Draft lottery?
NBA Draft Lottery night is next Tuesday. The pick attached to the most drama is arguably Houstons. The Rockets finished with the leagues worst record. Theres a 52.1 percent chance their selection lands in the top four, and if it does, they keep it. But theres a 47.9 percent chance it falls to fifth, out of their protection and in the hands of the Thunder. This is widely considered a five-player draft up top before the prospect list drops down a significant tier. Five franchises will leave the lottery with a rare gem. Its a near coin flip whether one of those goes to the Rockets or Thunder, while the other gets Miamis first-rounder instead, down at 18th overall, separated by an ocean of value. Thats high drama  and almost the exact situation we expected with Minnesotas top-three protected pick if you rewind to March. The Timberwolves had the worst record at the All-Star break.