The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was held on Monday, May 12, in Chicago, determining the order of the top 14 selections for the upcoming NBA Draft scheduled for June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This event is critical for franchises aiming to rebuild their rosters with fresh, young talent.
This year’s lottery carried extra weight due to the presence of several highly-touted prospects expected to make an immediate impact at the professional level. Teams with poor regular-season performances were rewarded with higher odds of landing the top pick, intensifying anticipation among fan bases and executives alike.
The 2025 draft class is considered one of the deepest in recent memory, featuring players with elite potential across multiple positions. Scouts and general managers have been closely monitoring performances throughout the college season and international competitions, making this lottery a pivotal moment in shaping the league’s future.
NBA Draft 2025 Order (Top 14 Picks Confirmed)
- Dallas Mavericks
- Philadelphia 76ers
- San Antonio Spurs
- Charlotte Hornets
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Orlando Magic
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Washington Wizards
- Brooklyn Nets
- Miami Heat
- Utah Jazz
- Atlanta Hawks
- Indiana Pacers
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Orlando Magic
- Brooklyn Nets
- Brooklyn Nets
- Boston Celtics
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Clippers
Cooper Flagg: The prize at the top
The most coveted prospect in this draft class is Cooper Flagg, a forward from Duke University and the winner of the Naismith Player of the Year Award. Flagg is regarded as a generational talent capable of transforming a franchise from day one.
With the draft around the corner teams will begin shaping their strategies, conducting interviews, attending workouts, and exploring trade possibilities.
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