NBA Draft Lottery results 2025: Complete order of picks as Mavericks win No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg sweepstakes

The Dallas Mavericks made a significant leap from their initial 1.8% chance to win the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick, with expectations to select Duke's Cooper Flagg, a highly-touted prospect. This comes after a year of dramatic changes, including a major trade sending Luka Doncic away and acquiring Anthony Davis, setting up a potential core lineup featuring Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Flagg. The Spurs, 76ers, and Hornets also secured top spots, obtaining the No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 picks respectively, while the Wizards and Jazz, despite having the best odds, fell outside the top four. The lottery results have offered clarity for top prospects on where they might begin their careers, with the night's outcome highlighting the unpredictable nature of the draft lottery. The event, held in Chicago and broadcasted live, captured significant attention from teams and fans alike, eager to see the future direction of their franchises.

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The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with a 1.8% chance, securing the No. 1 pick and likely selecting Cooper Flagg from Duke, who is anticipated to become a major young star in the league.
This victory follows a tumultuous year for the Mavericks, which included trading away Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, drastically altering the team's dynamics and prospects for the upcoming season.
The Spurs, 76ers, and Hornets also benefited from the lottery, securing the No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 picks, while the Wizards and Jazz, despite having the best odds for a top pick, did not secure a top-four position.
The lottery results have provided a clearer picture for top prospects, like Rutgers' Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, about where they might start their professional careers, generating excitement and anticipation.
The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, held in Chicago and aired on ESPN, was a significant event, bringing together team representatives and fans to witness the fate of their teams and the future of the league unfold.
The potential formation of a new 'Big 3' consisting of Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Cooper Flagg in Dallas is creating a buzz, promising an exciting season ahead for the Mavericks.
The lottery showcased the unpredictable and thrilling nature of the draft process, where teams with lower odds can make significant leaps, altering the landscape of the NBA for years to come.
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.
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