The 2025 NBA Draft will officially kick off on June 25th (Wednesday) at the Barclays Center in New York. Each year, the draft is eagerly awaited, as it has the potential to reshape the league's future.

The widely recognized top prospect, Cooper Flagg

will have the draft conducted over two nights, with 59 basketball newcomers expected to gain the favor of various teams, all of which hope to leverage this draft opportunity to change their fates for the upcoming season.

The Dallas Mavericks hit the jackpot, securing the first overall pick and setting their sights on the highly regarded prospect, Cooper Flagg. The exceptionally talented Flagg is seen as another generational talent following Victor Wembanyama from 2023.

Schedule for the 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft will take place from June 25th to 26th, divided into two rounds:

The first round will start at 8 PM on June 25th (Wednesday) local time, which is +12 hours for Beijing time; the second round will occur at 8 PM on June 26th (Thursday).

Location of the 2025 NBA Draft

This draft will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Top Prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft

At just 18 years old,Cooper Flaggis the undisputed top candidate for this draft. This 6'9" (approximately 2.05 meters) wing player from Maine led Duke University to the Final Four during this year's March Madness, showcasing an impressive performance that solidified his position as the top pick.

Flagg possesses outstanding athleticism and a well-rounded skill set, believed to have the potential to change a team's fortunes. The Dallas Mavericks, holding the first overall pick, are likely to bring him on board. Notably, earlier this season, the Mavericks made a shocking trade, parting ways with Slovenian star Luka Dončić.

Chinese player Yang Hanshen will participate in the 2025 NBA Draft

19-year-oldDylan Harperfrom Rutgers University is a freshman this year and is widely predicted to be the top choice for the San Antonio Spurs. In recent years, the Spurs have had great success in the draft, winning the "Rookie of the Year" award for two consecutive years, with Wembanyama in 2023 andStephen Castlein 2024.

Other top ten prospects includeAce BaileyandVJ EdgecombeandTrey Johnsonand Flagg's teammate at Duke,Kaman MalucciFrom China,Yang Hanshenwill also participate in this year's draft, having already attended workouts for 13 teams.

Who got the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft?

The draft order for the 2025 NBA Draft was determined by the lottery, which took place on May 12th.

Ultimately, the Dallas Mavericks were fortunate enough to secure the first overall pick, followed by the San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Dylan Harper is widely regarded as the second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

The top 14 picks for the 2025 NBA Draft are as follows:

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
11. Portland Trail Blazers
12. Chicago Bulls
13. Atlanta Hawks
14. San Antonio Spurs

How is the NBA draft order determined?

The NBA draft lottery is an annual event in which the 14 teams that did not make the playoffs the previous season participate in a lottery to determine the draft order for that year.

Ping pong balls numbered 1 to 14 are placed in a lottery machine; four balls are randomly drawn to create a four-digit combination; a total of 1001 different four-digit combinations can be generated; before the lottery begins, these 1000 combinations (minus one invalid combination) are distributed to the participating teams based on their lottery odds. For example, the Washington Wizards have a 14% chance of winning, so they receive 140 combinations.

This year's lottery was held on May 12 in Chicago, where the Dallas Mavericks, with only a 1.8% chance of winning, were lucky enough to secure the first overall pick.

Which teams have the most draft picks in the 2025 NBA Draft?

In the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets and the Utah Jazz are tied, each holding four draft picks, the most of any team:

The Brooklyn Nets have picks 8, 19, 26, and 27; the Utah Jazz have picks 5, 21, 43, and 53.

Additionally, the following teams each have three draft picks: Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, and Washington Wizards.