The next generation of NBA stars take the first step in their career when the 2025 draft tips off from Brooklyn. The first round of the draft begins Wednesday night and the Dallas Mavericks are in possession of the top pick.
The expectation is for the Mavs to select Duke freshman Cooper Flagg with the number one pick.
Rutgers stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey are also expected to be taken early. The San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz round out the top five.
The Chicago Bulls have the 12th pick in the NBA Draft.
June 24, 2025