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NBA draft lottery: Likely picks, odds and stakes for every team

What's at stake for each team in Tuesday's NBA draft lottery (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/WatchESPN)?

We break down the likely picks, odds and questions for the 15 franchises hoping on ping pong balls.

Phoenix Suns | Likely spot: No. 1

No. 1 pick odds: 25.0 percent | Top-3 pick odds: 64.2 percent

If they land in the top three, they should pick ...

  • No. 1: Deandre Ayton

  • No. 3: Jaren Jackson Jr.

Most likely pick: Deandre Ayton | C | Arizona

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