2025 NBA Draft Lottery Set for May 12

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, set for May 12 and airing on ESPN, will determine the order for the first 14 picks, with teams like the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets holding the best odds for the top selection. Duke forward Cooper Flagg is widely regarded as the consensus No. 1 overall pick, with teams such as Utah particularly eager to add his star power to jumpstart their rebuilds. The Dallas Mavericks, after missing the playoffs and trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, have a slim chance at a top pick but will look to the lottery as a key opportunity to add talent. Beyond Flagg, other prospects like Duke's Kon Knueppel and South Carolina's Collin Murray-Boyles are drawing attention for their versatile skill sets and potential fit with teams such as the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers, respectively. The lottery outcome will shape significant offseason decisions for these franchises, with surprises anticipated in the final draft order. Teams are preparing not only for the possibility of adding a franchise cornerstone but also for the strategic implications of where they ultimately land in the draft.