The 2025 NBA Draft is set to commence on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET in Brooklyn, New York, officially concluding a dynamic and unpredictable draft season. If the recent volatility is any indication, draft night promises to be full of surprises. So, buckle up and get ready for a potentially wild ride.
Many significant questions still surround the event: Where will Ace Bailey ultimately land? How will the San Antonio Spurs utilize their two first-round selections at No. 2 and No. 14? And what moves will the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder make with their picks at No. 15 and No. 24?
These are just a few of the numerous uncertainties that will be addressed over the coming days as teams make selections that will shape the future of their franchises and the league itself.
While Cooper Flagg is widely considered a lock to be the first overall pick for the Dallas Mavericks, few other spots are as certain. However, as Wednesday approaches, new insights continue to emerge, offering a clearer picture of the potential draft landscape in New York.
Below is the final two-round mock draft, providing projections for all 59 selections in this year`s event.
Round 1 Mock Draft Projections
Pick 1: Dallas Mavericks
Cooper Flagg, SF, Duke (Fr), 6`8″ / 221 lbs
Stats: 19.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.2 APG, 38.5% 3P
Analysis: Flagg is the clear No. 1 prospect in this class and a definite top pick. In this database, he ranks as the second-highest-graded player since 2017, behind only Victor Wembanyama.
Pick 2: San Antonio Spurs
Dylan Harper, PG, Rutgers (Fr), 6`5″ / 213 lbs
Stats: 19.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4 APG, 33.3% 3P
Analysis: Although the fit with De`Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in San Antonio might not seem perfect on paper, that debate is ultimately secondary. Harper is distinctly the No. 2 prospect, and with potential All-Star upside, San Antonio is expected to prioritize pure talent over immediate fit, as any smart organization would.
Pick 3: Philadelphia 76ers
VJ Edgecombe, SG, Baylor (Fr), 6`4″ / 193 lbs
Stats: 15 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.2 APG, 34% 3P
Analysis: Philadelphia is the wildcard of the draft night; they could potentially trade down, deal the pick entirely, or select from various prospects like Edgecombe, Ace Bailey, or Tre Johnson. Sticking with the pick seems the most probable course. Edgecombe, a highly athletic two-way guard, offers an ideal combination of talent and fit at No. 3.
Pick 4: Charlotte Hornets
Kon Knueppel, SF, Duke (Fr), 6`5″ / 219 lbs
Stats: 14.4 PPG, 4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 40.6% 3P
Analysis: Knueppel stands out as the draft class`s premier shooter, and his potential pairing with Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball in Charlotte is highly appealing. The Hornets are a dark horse candidate to move up for Edgecombe, whose stock has risen among NBA teams as a potential No. 3 pick. However, if they stay put, Knueppel or Johnson would be excellent consolation prizes.
Pick 5: Utah Jazz
Tre Johnson, SG, Texas (Fr), 6`5″ / 190 lbs
Stats: 19.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.7 APG, 39.7% 3P
Analysis: Last season, Johnson led all Division I freshmen in scoring and made more three-pointers than anyone else in his class. He is a natural scorer who has also impressed scouts with his versatile playmaking skills. He is a possibility as high as No. 3, and No. 5 appears to be his floor.
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