The full order for the 2025 NBA Draft has been established following the NBA Draft Lottery on May 12, 2025, which took place in Chicago, IL. The Dallas Mavericks managed to secure the first overall pick despite having only a 1.8% chance of doing so. The order of the top 14 picks was determined through a lottery involving teams that missed out on the NBA playoffs, while the remaining selections were made based on teams’ win percentages.

Draft Schedule

The 2025 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

2025 NBA Draft Order: First Round Picks

1. Dallas Mavericks
2. San Antonio Spurs
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Charlotte Hornets
5. Utah Jazz
6. Washington Wizards
7. New Orleans Pelicans
8. Brooklyn Nets
9. Toronto Raptors
10. Houston Rockets (from Phoenix via Brooklyn)
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Noteworthy Prospects:

• Cooper Flagg is widely anticipated to be the first pick.

Other emerging talents include:

• Dylan Harper
• VJ Edgecombe
• Ace Bailey
• Jeremiah Fears

Draft Order Determination

The first 14 picks are established through a lottery consisting of teams that did not qualify for the playoffs. Remaining picks are determined based on win percentages.

Draft Lottery Date

The lottery was conducted on May 12, 2025.