The 2025 NBA Draft will unfold over two exciting nights at the Barclays Center in New York. The first round kicks off on Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET, broadcasted on ABC and ESPN. The second round follows on Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET, exclusively on ESPN.
Here’s a look at the teams and their picks for Round 1:
1. Dallas Mavericks – Cooper Flagg, forward, Duke
2. San Antonio Spurs – Dylan Harper, guard, Rutgers
3. Philadelphia 76ers – VJ Edgecombe, guard, Baylor
4. Charlotte Hornets – Kon Knueppel, guard/forward, Duke
5. Utah Jazz – Ace Bailey, guard/forward, Rutgers
6. Washington Wizards – Tre Johnson, guard, Texas
7. New Orleans Pelicans – Jeremiah Fears, guard, Oklahoma
8. Brooklyn Nets – Egor Demin, guard, BYU
9. Toronto Raptors – Collin Murray-Boyles, forward, South Carolina
10. Phoenix Suns (from HOU) – Khaman Maluach, center, Duke
11. Portland Trail Blazers – Cedric Coward, guard, Washington State; may be traded to Memphis Grizzlies
12. Chicago Bulls – Noa Essengue, forward, France
13. Atlanta Hawks (from SAC) – Derik Queen, center, Maryland; may be traded to New Orleans Pelicans
14. San Antonio Spurs (from ATL) – Carter Bryant, forward, Arizona
15. Oklahoma City Thunder (from MIA) – Thomas Sorber, center, Georgetown
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from ORL) – Yang Hansen, center, China; may be traded to Portland Trail Blazers
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (from DET)
18. Washington Wizards (from MEM)
19. Brooklyn Nets (from MIL)
20. Miami Heat (from GSW)
21. Utah Jazz (from MIN)
22. Brooklyn Nets (from ATL)
23. New Orleans Pelicans (from IND)
24. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC)
25. Orlando Magic (from DEN)
26. Brooklyn Nets (from NYK)
27. Brooklyn Nets (from HOU)
28. Boston Celtics
29. Phoenix Suns (from CLE)
30. Los Angeles Clippers (from OKC)
For Round 2, here’s the list:
31. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA)
32. Boston Celtics (from WAS)
33. Charlotte Hornets
34. Charlotte Hornets (from NOP)
35. Philadelphia 76ers
36. Brooklyn Nets
37. Detroit Pistons (from TOR)
38. San Antonio Spurs
39. Toronto Raptors (from POR)
40. New Orleans Pelicans (from WAS)
41. Golden State Warriors (from MIA)
42. Sacramento Kings (from CHI)
43. Utah Jazz (from DAL)
44. Oklahoma City Thunder (from ATL)
45. Chicago Bulls (from SAC)
46. Orlando Magic
47. Milwaukee Bucks (from DET)
48. Memphis Grizzlies (from GSW)
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (from MIL)
50. New York Knicks (from MEM)
51. Los Angeles Clippers (from MIN)
52. Phoenix Suns (from DEN)
53. Utah Jazz (from LAC)
54. Indiana Pacers
55. Los Angeles Lakers
56. Memphis Grizzlies (from HOU)
57. Orlando Magic (from BOS)
58. Cleveland Cavaliers
59. Houston Rockets (from OKC)
Note: The New York Knicks forfeited their second-round pick because of the league’s investigation into their 2022 signing of Jalen Brunson.
This year’s draft is generating buzz. A recent survey by ESPN found that 72% of fans are excited about who their teams will choose. The atmosphere is electric, especially with the potential of trades shaking things up. Fans are eager to see how future stars will be selected, and social media is buzzing with predictions and speculations.
Overall, the draft is a pivotal moment for every team. It’s a chance to bring in fresh talent and reshape their rosters. With teams looking to improve, this year’s picks are more important than ever.