The NBA Draft lottery is nearly here, and one of the most important dates in recent Sacramento Kings history is weighing heavily on the front office and fanbase. After a 60-loss season, the Kings are desperate for some luck. On May 10 at noon PT, the lottery ping pong balls could completely alter the direction of this Kings franchise. Here is a more detailed look at the Kings' lottery odds, and most importantly, their chances at the No. 1 overall pick: No. 1 pick: 11.5% The main prize of the draft lottery: the first overall pick. The Kings have a 11.5% chance to jump four spots into the top position, which would give them their pick of the "elite" prospects, headlined by AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and Darryn Peterson. Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena.…