Flagg has been the obvious No. 1 pick all season, but Harrison's decision to trade the 25-year-old Dončić for a 31-year-old Anthony Davis suggested that Dallas was all-in on the present. Had that been the case, Dallas could have offered Flagg for a number of veteran All-Stars, most notably Giannis Antetokounmpo should he become available.

Two years ago, San Antonio won THE lottery and drafted Victor Wembanyama. Last season, the Spurs drafted fourth and took Stephon Castle out of UConn, who went on to win Rookie of the Year.

McCain was the Sixers' first-round draft pick last season, and quickly blossomed into an early NBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner before tearing his meniscus.

The NBA held its draft lottery last night, and though the Charlotte Hornets were tied for the highest odds (14%) for the top spot, they drew the 4th selection. The #1 pick will go to the Dallas Mavericks,

Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin wrote up their picks for the 2025 NBA Draft after the Mavericks won the draft lottery on Monday night.

One reason the Nets figure to be active ahead of the draft is that they currently have four picks in the first round this year. Their own is at No. 8 overall, plus three others at 19 (via Milwaukee Bucks), 26 (via New York Knicks) and 27 (via Houston Rockets).

NBA draft lottery took place on Monday. With the order finalized, here is a look at where Wisconsin stars John Tonje, John Blackwell slot in

If the prayers of every New Orleans Pelicans' fan had been answered Monday night, Joe Dumars would have won the NBA draft lottery.