It’s time for yet another 2025 NBA Mock Draft

The 2024 NBA Draft may still be a recent memory for fans and analysts alike, yet the basketball world is already casting its gaze toward the 2025 class. While the previous draft did not produce an abundance of immediate superstars, preliminary evaluations suggest that the upcoming pool of talent could be significantly more impactful.

To engage in speculation and assessment of potential, we initiate a preliminary exploration of the 2025 NBA Draft through a mock draft exercise. However, it is imperative to acknowledge the inherent unpredictability surrounding the definitive draft order. As the regular season remains uncharted territory, its outcomes will substantially influence final standings and, consequently, the lottery odds for each team.

To construct a foundation for our mock draft, we will utilize the current NBA Championship odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook as a proxy for team strength. This methodology, while imperfect, offers a starting point for projecting potential draft positions. It is crucial to remember that the NBA Draft Lottery, with its element of chance, possesses the power to dramatically alter these projections. The lottery system ensures that even teams with the poorest records retain a possibility of securing the coveted top overall selection.

With a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved, we can now proceed with our mock draft exercise, recognizing its speculative nature and the potential for modifications as the 2023-2024 season unfolds.

How Does the NBA Draft Lottery Work

Following the conclusion of the season, the NBA uses a lottery system to decide the first 14 picks in the draft order.

Before we look at the draft order, here’s how the NBA Draft Lottery system works:

Also, the NBA shares the footage of the lottery drawing after each draft. You can watch the 2023 procedure here.

2025 NBA Mock Draft

1. Detroit Pistons: Cooper Flagg – F – Duke – 17 Years Old
2. Washington Wizards: Ace Bailey – G/F – Rutgers – 17 Years Old
3. Charlotte Hornets: Dylan Harper – G – Rutgers – 17 Years Old
4. Portland Trail Blazers: VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor – 18 Years Old
5. Brooklyn Nets: Liam McNeeley – G/F – UConn – 18 Years Old
6. Toronto Raptors: Nolan Traore – G – France – 18 Years Old
7. Utah Jazz: Hugo Gonzalez – F – Spain – 18 Years Old
8. Chicago Bulls: Khaman Maluach – C – Duke – 17 Years Old
9. San Antonio Spurs: Tre Johnson – G – Texas – 18 Years old
10. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL): Kwame Evans – F – Oregon – 19 Years Old
11. Houston Rockets: Noa Essengue – F – Germany – 17 Years Old
12. Orlando Magic: Jalil Bethea – G – Miami – 18 Years Old
13. Atlanta Hawks (via SAC): Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest – 21 Years Old
14. New Orleans Pelicans: Michael Ruzic – F – Spain – 17 Years Old
15. Indiana Pacers: Drake Powell – G/F – North Carolina – 18 Years old
16. Memphis Grizzlies: Derrion Reid – F – Alabama – 18 Years Old
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via MIA): Alex Karaban – F – UConn – 21 Years Old
18. Utah Jazz (via CLE): Egor Demin – G – BYU – 18 Years Old
19. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC): Carter Bryant – F – Arizona – 18 Years Old
20. Houston Rockets (via PHX): Kanaan Carlyle – G – Indiana – 19 Years Old
21. Golden State Warriors: Kasparas Jakucionis – G – Illinois – 18 Years Old
22. New Orleans Pelicans (via LAL): Elliott Cadeau – G – North Carolina – 19 Years Old
23. Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrese Proctor – G – Duke – 20 Years Old
24. Dallas Mavericks: Ian Jackson – G – North Carolina – 19 Years Old
25. Brooklyn Nets (via MIL): Donovan Freeman – F – Syracuse – 18 Years Old
26. Utah Jazz (via MIN): Kon Knueppel – G/F – Duke – 18 Years Old
27. Brooklyn Nets (via NYK): Collin Murray-Boyles – F/C – South Carolina – 19 Years Old
28. Oklahoma City Thunder: Rocco Zikarsky – C – Australia – 17 Years Old
29. Orlando Magic (via DEN): Adou Thiero – F – Arkansas – 20 Years Old
30. Boston Celtics: KJ Lewis – G – Arizona – 19 Years Old