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Cooper Flagg Projected No. 1 as 2025 NBA Draft Kicks Off in Brooklyn

Mavericks, Spurs, Sixers look to reshape rosters with projected lottery standouts

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Dallas Mavericks hold the top pick and are set to select Duke wing Cooper Flagg, whom scouts consider a generational two-way talent.
  • San Antonio owns the second selection and is expected to take Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, though the Spurs retain the option to explore trade scenarios.
  • Philadelphia is positioned to choose Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe at No. 3, valuing his perimeter defense and spot-up shooting.
  • Draft betting markets list Flagg and Harper as heavy favorites at $1.01 odds to go first and second overall respectively.
  • Beyond the top three, teams are weighing prospects such as Tre Johnson, Khaman Maluach and Kon Knueppel to address varied roster needs.