NBA Draft Lottery results 2025: Complete order of picks as Mavericks win No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
After a long NBA season, 13 teams came into Monday night with high hopes. But just one, a franchise that was at the forefront of the 2024-25 NBA season for some unique reasons, secured the ultimate prize.
The NBA Draft Lottery was held in Chicago, where the Dallas Mavericks made a massive leap from a 1.8% chance to win the lottery to securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Just months removed from arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history, when general manager Nico Harrison shipped off Luka Doncic and landed Anthony Davis, the Mavericks got a franchise-altering break in the lottery. Assuming it uses the pick on Duke phenom Cooper Flagg, who is expected to become the league's next young star, Dallas will be able to head into the 2025-26 season with Davis, Kyrie Irving and Flagg as its centerpieces.
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The ping pong balls favored the Mavericks the most Monday night, but a few other teams had good fortune; the Spurs (No. 2), 76ers (No. 3) and Hornets (No. 4) all secured top-four picks. Meanwhile, the Wizards and Jazz both fell outside the top-four despite having the best odds to land the No. 1 pick.
When the dust settled, it was the Mavericks that became the biggest story by earning the No. 1 pick after a wild 2024-25 season. In all likelihood, Flagg will begin his career in Dallas, while some more top-end prospects also now have a more clear indication of where they may land.
The Sporting News tracked live updates from the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Find the full results below, as well as the odds each team came into the night with.
MORE: Why Cooper Flagg is a can't-miss No. 1 prospect
NBA Draft Lottery results 2025
| Pick | Team |
| 1 | Mavericks |
| 2 | Spurs |
| 3 | 76ers |
| 4 | Hornets |
| 5 | Jazz |
| 6 | Wizards |
| 7 | Pelicans |
| 8 | Nets |
| 9 | Raptors |
| 10 | Rockets (via Suns) |
| 11 | Trail Blazers |
| 12 | Bulls |
| 13 | Hawks (via Kings) |
| 14 | Spurs (via Hawks) |
NBA Draft Lottery 2025 live updates
(All times ET)
7:40 p.m. — The Mavericks could now have a Big 3 of Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg.
A NEW TRIO IN DALLAS?
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 12, 2025
The Mavs have a chance to capture the Flagg with the No. 1 pick 🔥 pic.twitter.com/M12Y2xxmyQ
7:25 p.m. — What a turn of events. The Dallas Mavericks have won the lottery and the right to select Duke star Cooper Flagg; they came into the night with a 1.8% chance to win the lottery.
After a crazy past year for Dallas, going from the Finals to trading Luka Doncic, it gets a huge break.
The Spurs will get the No. 2 pick, the 76ers get the No. 3 pick and the Hornets get the No. 4 pick.
7:20 p.m. — Wow. The first 10 picks have been revealed, and there's some twists. The Hawks claim the Kings pick, which falls outside the top-12. The Wizards, Jazz and Pelicans all fell outside the top-four.
It's the worst luck for Washington and Utah, which both were tied for the best chances to claim the top pick.
Buckle up: the Mavericks, Hornets, 76ers and Spurs will receive the top four picks, with one getting the right to select Cooper Flagg. The order will be revealed soon.
7:16 p.m. — The representatives of each team have been introduced, and the lottery is under way.
7:12 p.m. — Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates will have a close eye on the lottery.
Duke in the house at the NBA draft lottery. Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach waiting to see where they are headed. pic.twitter.com/aACo6kPd7l
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 12, 2025
7:05 p.m. — It's time. The NBA Draft Lottery show has begun.
THE STAGE IS SET 🍿
— NBA (@NBA) May 12, 2025
The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm will be at 7:00pm/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/Vl2UXMaMqE
6:55 p.m. — We're just minutes away from finding out the official order at the top of the 2025 NBA Draft. Buckle up.
6:37 p.m. — Two of the top 2025 prospects, Rutgers' Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, are in the building.
"It feels crazy, surreal."
— NBA Future Starts Now (@nbafuturenow) May 12, 2025
Dylan Harper reacts to being in attendance at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm...
Featuring a cameo from Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey 🥹 pic.twitter.com/zyZi3knHsZ
6:24 p.m. — The representatives of the 76ers and Bulls checking in:
.@J_mccain_24 checking in and bringing the good vibes to the NBA Draft Lottery. 🤞 pic.twitter.com/zBWjnj9kYf
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 12, 2025
Matas is en route to the Draft Lottery 🙏 pic.twitter.com/EcFNooKc1Z
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) May 12, 2025
6:06 p.m. — About an hour out from the lottery show, here's who will be representing each of the teams:
- Jordi Fernandez (Nets)
- Charles Lee (Hornets)
- Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
- Rolando Blackman (Mavericks)
- Hakeem Olajuwon (Rockets)
- Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
- Jared McCain (76ers)
- Toumani Camara (Trail Blazers)
- Keon Ellis (Kings)
- Mitch Johnson (Spurs)
- Masai Ujiri (Raptors)
- Ashley Smith (Jazz)
- Bub Carrington (Wizards)
The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm will be held tonight in Chicago and air live at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 12, 2025
Below is the list of team representatives who will be on stage ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/7s1zJD5sd9
MORE: How does the NBA Draft Lottery work?
NBA Draft Lottery odds 2025
Here is the full list of odds to win the No. 1 pick entering Monday night.
| Team | Odds To Win No. 1 Pick |
| Jazz | 14.0% |
| Wizards | 14.0% |
| Hornets | 14.0% |
| Pelicans | 12.5% |
| 76ers* | 10.5% |
| Nets | 9.0% |
| Raptors | 7.5% |
| Spurs | 6.0% |
| Rockets (via Suns) | 3.8% |
| Trail Blazers | 3.7% |
| Mavericks | 1.8% |
| Bulls | 1.7% |
| Kings** | 0.8% |
| Spurs (via Hawks) | 0.7% |
*If the 76ers' selection falls out of the top-7, the Thunder will receive the pick as part of the Al Horford trade.
**If the Kings selection falls out of the top-12, the Hawks will receive the pick as part of the Kevin Huerter trade.
When is the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery?
- Date: Monday, May 12
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery will be on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. ET.
How to watch 2025 NBA Draft Lottery
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app, Sling
ESPN will broadcast the NBA Draft Lottery. Cord-cutters can stream the event on Sling.
Where is the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery?
The 2025 NBA Draft lottery will be held in Chicago.
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2025 NBA Draft top prospects to know
Gilbert McGregor put together Sporting News' annual NBA Draft prospect rankings. Here's a look at the top players in this year's class:
1. Cooper Flagg, Duke
2. Dylan Harper, Rutgers
3. VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
4. Ace Bailey, Rutgers
5. Khaman Maluach, Duke
6. Kon Knueppel, Duke
7. Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma
8. Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois
9. Tre Johnson, Texas
10. Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)