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The 2025 NBA draft lottery takes place on May 6, with the order determining the fate of 13 NBA teams. Cooper Flagg is the consensus projected No. 1 pick, with Dylan Harper as a strong contender at No. 2. Teams are eager to secure these players to improve their rosters, as the draft could significantly impact their future success.
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Jonathan Givony
Jeremy Woo
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Jeremy Woo
ESPN
- NBA draft analyst and writer
- Joined ESPN.com in 2023
- Covered the NBA and NBA draft for Sports Illustrated from 2015-2023
The 2025 NBA draft lottery brings its annual wave of intrigue (7 p.m. ET, ESPN), with the entire league descending on Chicago and offseason proceedings fully underway for most every franchise.
With Cooper Flagg as the consensus projected No. 1 pick and the headliner of the NBA draft, Dylan Harper representing a strong option at No. 2, and a host of intriguing young players — many of them freshmen — behind them, Monday’s event is shaping up to be a fascinating lottery night, with the fates of at least 13 NBA teams hanging heavily on which combinations are drawn.
ESPN NBA draft analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the outlook for every team in the lottery, with intel on their offseason ahead and mocking the best prospect fit for each if the order holds constant. Of course, history suggests it won’t, with surprises likely on the horizon.
Here’s what you need to know looking ahead to Monday’s draft lottery.
