The Hawks have a lot of reason to keep an eye on the NBA Draft Lottery drawing happening later today. As a result of three separate trades, Atlanta will be without their own first-round pick, but they do have a pick lower in the first round and are very likely to pick up a lottery pick after the results of the draw today.

We think of the NBA Draft Lottery, first and foremost, as a way for the league's poor and downtrodden franchises to replenish their ranks and take the first steps toward meaningful winning years down the line.

Dallas will likely remain at No. 11, but there’s a small chance they could land a top-four pick in the upcoming draft.