NBA Draft 2025: Key dates, full order, top picks, and prospect buzz you shouldn't miss

June’s biggest event is set to start on Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, kicking off a thrilling two-night extravaganza. The Dallas Mavericks , defying a mere 1.8% chance, are poised to choose Duke standout Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 pick. And it doesn’t end there—San Antonio takes the No. 2 spot, and the tension rises as Philadelphia, Charlotte, Utah, and more consider the top Tier 1 talents. Here’s your all-in-one guide to the 2025 NBA Draft.
Draft dates, venue & broadcast detailsThe draft takes place over two nights at the famous Barclays Center in Brooklyn:

• Round 1: Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC & ESPN)
• Round 2: Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)

You can grab tickets starting at roughly $45, but if you're looking for lower-level seats, expect to pay around $211 on resale sites like Vivid Seats.
Full 2025 draft order: Top 10 picks & beyondHere’s the full 2025 NBA Draft order, showing all 59 picks across two nights (top 30 on June 25, picks 31–59 on June 26):
Round 1 (Picks 1–30)

Dallas Mavericks

San Antonio Spurs

Philadelphia 76ers

Charlotte Hornets

Utah Jazz

Washington Wizards

New Orleans Pelicans

Brooklyn Nets

Toronto Raptors

Phoenix Suns (from Houston)

Portland Trail Blazers

Chicago Bulls

Atlanta Hawks (via Sacramento)

San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta)

Oklahoma City Thunder (via Miami/LA Clippers)

Memphis Grizzlies (via Orlando)

Minnesota Timberwolves (via Detroit/New York/OKC/Houston)

Washington Wizards (via Memphis)

Brooklyn Nets (via Milwaukee/New York/Detroit/Portland/New Orleans)

Miami Heat (via Golden State)

Utah Jazz (via Minnesota)

Atlanta Hawks (via LA Lakers/New Orleans)

New Orleans Pelicans (via Indiana)

Oklahoma City Thunder (via LA Clippers)

Orlando Magic (via Denver)

Brooklyn Nets (via New York)

Brooklyn Nets (via Houston)

Boston Celtics

Phoenix Suns (via Cleveland/Utah)

LA Clippers (via Oklahoma City)

Round 2 (Picks 31–59) 31. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah)
32. Boston Celtics (via Washington/Detroit/Brooklyn)
33. Charlotte Hornets
34. Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans/San Antonio/Phoenix/Memphis)
35. Philadelphia 76ers
36. Brooklyn Nets
37. Detroit Pistons (via Toronto/Dallas/San Antonio)
38. San Antonio Spurs
39. Toronto Raptors (via Portland/Sacramento)
40. Washington Wizards (via Phoenix)
41. Golden State Warriors (via Miami/Brooklyn/Indiana)
42. Sacramento Kings (via Chicago/San Antonio)
43. Utah Jazz (via Dallas)
44. Oklahoma City Thunder
45. Chicago Bulls (via Sacramento)
46. Orlando Magic
47. Milwaukee Bucks (via Detroit/Washington)
48. Memphis Grizzlies (via Golden State/Washington/Brooklyn)
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Milwaukee)
50. New York Knicks (via Memphis/OKC/Boston)
51. LA Clippers (via Minnesota/Atlanta/Houston)
52. Phoenix Suns (via Denver/Charlotte/Minnesota)
53. Utah Jazz (via LA Clippers/LA Lakers)
54. Indiana Pacers
55. LA Lakers
56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Houston)
57. Orlando Magic (via Boston)
58. Cleveland Cavaliers
59. Phoenix Suns (via OKC/Atlanta/Houston)

Due to a tampering violation, the New York Knicks had to forfeit their second-round pick, which cuts the total to 59 selections.

It's mock season.

With the 2025 NBA Draft two days away, how does @Sam_Vecenie predict the draft will shake out? pic.twitter.com/dykazxD0Sz

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 23, 2025

This entire order sets things up for Cooper Flagg to land at No. 1 with the Mavericks, while Dylan Harper is expected to go to the Spurs at No. 2. A bunch of exciting talent—including VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, and Khaman Maluach—will complete the top 10 as teams finalize their picks during the draft.
Top picks & odds: Who's leading the draft boards?According to BetMGM:

• Cooper Flagg is a near lock for No. 1 (–10,000 odds).
• Dylan Harper commands strong –5,000 odds at No. 2.
• At No. 3, VJ Edgecombe has overtaken Ace Bailey as the favorite (around –275 to –235).
• The betting heat continues for picks No. 4–6, where Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, and Ace Bailey are battling for the spotlight.

Draft-watch dynamics: What prospects & teams to watchExperts are saying the top two choices are pretty much locked in—Flagg and Harper. But the real excitement starts at pick 3, where Philadelphia might go for the adaptable Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe, who "checks all the boxes" for their defensive and athletic requirements.

Right now, Ace Bailey's draft stock is taking a hit because he's reportedly skipped pre-draft workouts, causing some concern for scouts. Don't forget to keep an eye on the Brooklyn Nets, who have four first-round picks (8th, 19th, 26th, 27th) and could be looking to make some roster changes.

As draft night approaches, the Maverick-focused No. 1 pick wraps up the lottery saga, Freddie teams up with Harper, and the real discussions kick off: will Edgecombe remain in place, will Bailey drop, or could a surprise like Knueppel or Fears rise up? Toss in the Nets’ subtle power moves and the depth in the second round, and Draft 2025 is set to be full of surprises. Make sure to tune in at 8 p.m. ET on June 25 and 26 to catch every selection, trade, and moment.

Cooper Flagg is set to join the Mavs and Dylan Harper is going to the Spurs, and that's all settled—but starting from pick No. 3, draft night becomes an open chess board brimming with surprises, tactical trades, and promising players looking to secure their place in the NBA.