When is the 2017 NBA Draft start? Time, draft order, how to watch, stream, TV channel, online

Both rounds of the NBA Draft will take place on Thursday evening.

By Kyle Boone

Jun 22, 2017 at 4:17 pm ET • 2 min read

NBA Draft night is officially here, and we've already experienced pre-draft night drama at the top of the lottery. With the 76ers trading up from the third overall pick to the top pick to likely take Washington star Markelle Fultz, we have a small sample of the impact this draft could have on the immediate future of the NBA.

Not to mention the trade buzz that has been swirling in the lead-up involving All-Stars Paul George and Jimmy Butler.

Prospects from around the world will hear their name called in Brooklyn by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as they begin their NBA careers Thursday. Here is how you can watch the event live on TV or streaming online, along with the current first-round draft order:

What: NBA Draft
When: Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m. ET
Where: Barclays Center, New York
TV: ESPN
Live stream: WatchESPN.com
Follow: CBS Sports Draft Tracker

How to watch on CBSSports.com

Chances are you'll be watching the draft and have your smartphone, tablet or laptop in hand or computer nearby. You'll also probably be looking for instant analysis, the details on in-round trades or info on the players your favorite team just picked. And we've got those bases covered and more at CBSSports.com.

LIVE Draft Show Special: CBSSports.com's Nick Kostos will host our live draft show with former NBA players Rip Hamilton and Raja Bell, as well as CBS Sports college basketball analysts Gary Parrish and Reid Forgrave. Additional analysis will be added by Scout.com's Evan Daniels, who will join Hana Ostapchuk in the KFC Zinger Studio, as well as interviews with top draftees as they find out where they will begin their NBA careers.

No cable? No problem

If you don't have cable but still want to watch the draft, you can stream it legally in a number of ways. CBSSports.com's live draft show is available across all platforms and devices. Click on the links below for more information and how to sign up for these online platforms: