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          Which teams have the most to gain, most to lose in NBA lottery?

          Which teams have the most at stake in Tuesday's NBA draft lottery? AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
          • Chad Ford
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            Chad Ford
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com
            • ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002
            • Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft
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            Kevin Pelton
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          May 15, 2017, 10:20 AM ET

          Which franchises have the most at stake in the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night (8 ET, ESPN/WatchESPN)?

          For the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and more teams, here is how Tuesday's lottery can change things.