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NBA draft lottery: LaMelo Ball leads the top 14 prospects

The NBA draft lottery is Thursday night, and it will be virtual with representatives from the 14 teams in the lottery. The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves have the best shot for the No. 1 overall pick, each with a 14 percent chance. Will Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball or James Wiseman hear his name first at the NBA draft on Oct. 16? That will come down to player personnel and roster needs because there isn’t a clear-cut No. 1 prospect like Zion Williamson in 2019.

Here are the top 14 prospects in the 2020 draft class:

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