On Tuesday night, the random selection of inanimate objects will determine the future of several NBA players and franchises.
A maddening exercise for teams other than the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves, the draft lottery will especially torment some damaged franchises this year. While the lucky ones will get the chance to snag Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram, everyone else will rummage through an underwhelming draft class.
Most of the scenarios will send conspiracy theorists into overdrive. Two decorated rivals—one on the rise and the other set to start anew—could walk away with the 2016 draft's top two selections. Another team could finally get a lucky bounce (or two) and ignite its long-running rebuild.
Courtesy of CBS Sports' Sam Vecenie, here's a look at all 14 participants' lottery chances:
Philadelphia 76ers
Five weeks after general manager and president Sam Hinkie resigned, the day he spent years planning for may finally arrive.
The 76ers landed the No. 3 pick in each the last two years, but they now ...
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