Overview

• The 2025 NBA Draft closed with 59 selections, leaving several high-profile players undrafted.
• The Dallas Mavericks signed Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard, whose playmaking drew comparisons to Tyus Jones.
• Los Angeles Lakers added Villanova forward Eric Dixon and the Miami Heat brought in Michigan center Vladislav Goldin.
• Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors secured Wake Forest guard Hunter Sallis and Louisville guard Chucky Hepburn respectively.
• Past successes of undrafted players such as Fred VanVleet and Alex Caruso illustrate the opportunities available in this free-agent cycle.