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2025 NBA Draft Order: Lottery Odds Revealed with Wizards, Jazz, and Hornets Leading the Chase for Cooper Flagg
As the NBA regular season concludes, the draft order takes shape. Key teams like the Wizards, Jazz, and Hornets hold the prime lottery odds as they seek to secure highly-rated prospects.
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The 2024-25 NBA regular season has concluded, leading to the determination of the draft order for the upcoming NBA Draft. Here’s what we know:
- Teams like the Wizards, Jazz, and Hornets are leading the odds in the lottery for premier prospects like Cooper Flagg.
- The order for picks 1-14 is based on a lottery while picks 15-30 are determined by the regular-season records.
- The draft lottery is set for May 12.
Here’s a breakdown of the current draft order:
Pick number | Current Pick Owner | Original Pick Owner | Original Owner Record | Odds for No. 1 Pick |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Utah Jazz | Utah Jazz | 17-65 | 14% |
2 | Washington Wizards | Washington Wizards | 18-64 | 14% |
3 | Charlotte Hornets | Charlotte Hornets | 19-63 | 14% |
4 | New Orleans Pelicans | New Orleans Pelicans | 21-61 | 12.5% |
5 | Philadelphia 76ers/Oklahoma City Thunder* | Philadelphia 76ers | 24-58 | 10.5% |
6 | Brooklyn Nets | Brooklyn Nets | 26-56 | 9% |
7 | Toronto Raptors | Toronto Raptors | 30-52 | 7.5% |
8 | San Antonio Spurs | San Antonio Spurs | 34-48 | 6% |
9 | Houston Rockets | Phoenix Suns | 36-46 | 3.8% |
10 | Portland Trail Blazers | Portland Trail Blazers | 36-46 | 3.7% |
- The final order for picks in the ‘Play-In’ tournament will further shape the draft picks.
This draft is pivotal for several teams looking to rebuild or enhance their rosters with fresh talent.