2025 NBA Draft Lottery Teams Eye Top Pick

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is scheduled for May 12, with teams vying for the chance to select Duke’s Cooper Flagg, the consensus top pick in a highly regarded draft class. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets each have the best odds at 14% to win the No. 1 pick, while the Toronto Raptors have a 7.5% chance after finishing with the seventh-worst record. The Dallas Mavericks, holding the 11th-best odds at 1.8% following the trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers, are among several teams hoping for a favorable result. The New Orleans Pelicans could pivot from building around Zion Williamson if they secure the top pick. Despite the NBA’s anti-tanking measures, the draft’s star power is shaping team strategies. The lottery outcome will significantly influence team rebuilds and the direction of multiple franchises.