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Hawks on the clock: Watch the 2026 NBA Draft LIVE TONIGHT on Channel 2
By Courtney Martinez at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
The 2026 NBA Draft starts tonight and Channel 2 is your home for the first round. ABC will air the draft live from the Barclays Center in New York City starting at 8 p.m.The Atlanta Hawks have two picks Tuesday night: the No. 8 overall pick and No. 23 overall pick. The Hawks acquired the picks vi...
Key takeaway ABC will air the draft live from the Barclays Center in New York City starting at 8 p.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The 2026 NBA Draft presents a crucial opportunity for the Atlanta Hawks to bolster their roster, with two first-round picks at their disposal. As the team weighs its options, local fans will be keeping a close eye on the selection process, particularly with the potential for homegrown talent to be chosen. Caleb Wilson, a standout from Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Sandy Springs, is projected to be a top pick, and his selection would undoubtedly generate excitement among local basketball enthusiasts. The Hawks' draft party at State Farm Arena will provide a hub for fans to gather and react to the team's picks, with proceeds from ticket sales supporting the Atlanta Hawks Foundation. As the team looks to make strategic decisions, the city's basketball community will be watching closely, eager to see how the Hawks' draft choices will shape the team's future and potentially impact the local sports landscape.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? The 2026 NBA Draft starts tonight and Channel 2 is your home for the first round. ABC will air the draft live from the Barclays Center in New York City starting at 8 p.m.The Atlanta Hawks have two picks Tuesday night: the No. 8 overall pick and No. 23 overall pick. The Hawks acquired the picks vi...
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