NBA Draft tracker 2025 live updates: Mavericks start the Cooper Flagg era
By Rob Reese and Andrew Battifarano
Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft tips off at 8 p.m. ET from Barclays Center.
Cooper Flagg is expected to be the No. 1 pick, but the rest of the top 10 could be wide open after that — especially with the mercurial Ace Bailey playing the role of wild card.
There have already been plenty of trades, with Kevin Durant going to the Rockets, Anfernee Simons heading to the Celtics for Jrue Holiday and the Pelicans sending CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick.
In another massive shake-up, Kristaps Porzingis was acquired by the Hawks.
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37 minutes ago
Cooper Flagg didn't stop Mavericks fans
By Andrew Battifarano
Right before the Mavericks picked Flagg, fans at their watch party began to chant "Fire Nico!" at their GM, Nico Harrison. Dallas supporters still seem to be upset over the Luka Doncic trade.
39 minutes ago
3. Philadelphia 76ers -- VJ Edgecombe, Guard (Baylor)
By Rob Reese
Most often described with the word competitive, he plays hard at both ends of the court. If he expands his offensive game (15 points-per-game), he could go down as one of the better players in the class.
VJ Edgecombe #7 from Baylor Bears dribbling the basketball while being guarded by Sion James #14 from the Duke Blue Devils during a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament game
VJ Edgecombe impressed in his one season at Baylor.
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43 minutes ago
Cooper Flagg celebrates the inevitable
By Andrew Battifarano
While there was no surprise that Cooper Flagg went No. 1 overall, he still relished in the moment and shared some hugs after his name was called at Barclays Center.
44 minutes ago
Cooper Flagg fulfills his NBA destiny as Mavericks’ No. 1 pick
By Peter Botte
There was little drama or intrigue surrounding the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with Cooper Flagg going wire-to-wire in practically every prediction for the past year until he finally was selected Wednesday night by the Mavericks.
In having his name called first by NBA commissioner Adam Silver at Barclays Center, the freshman forward became the sixth player from Duke to be tabbed at No. 1, which is twice as many as any other NCAA program in league history.
Four of those six have come in the past 15 years, all of whom are presently in the NBA, with Flagg joining Kyrie Irving (2011) in Dallas. Former top picks Zion Williamson (2019, Pelicans) and Paolo Banchero (2022, Magic) also played for the Blue Devils.
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47 minutes ago
2. San Antonio Spurs -- Dylan Harper, Guard (Rutgers)
By Rob Reese
He has good size (6-6), plays a sound defensive game and brings enough scoring to warrant the selection here. There’s some durability and shooting concerns but Harper brings upside that’s second only to Flagg.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) driving past Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the NCAA men's basketball game at Mackey Arena, March 4, 2025.
Rutgers' Dylan Harper dribbles during a game against Purdue on March 4, 2025.
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54 minutes ago
1. Dallas Mavericks -- Cooper Flagg, Forward (Duke)
By Rob Reese
No surprise here. The most well-rounded player in the class goes to Dallas at No. 1. Flagg’s elite playmaking and creativity give him the highest ceiling of any player in the 2025 class. Out with Luka, in with Flagg.
Duke forward Cooper Flagg celebrates after scoring against the Houston during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio.
Duke forward Cooper Flagg celebrates after scoring against the Houston during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio.
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1 hour ago
Stephen A. Smith says the Mavericks are going to be a threat
By Andrew Battifarano
With the Mavericks set to take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says they'll now be a true threat to the champion Thunder.
1 hour ago
Celtics could trade newly acquired Anfernee Simons: rumor
By Rob Reese
The Celtics have been wheeling and dealing after shipping out Kristaps Porzingis and acquiring Anfernee Simons.
Simons could be repackaged in another trade on Wednesday according to Evan Sidery of Forbes.
2 hours ago
We have a trade!
By Andrew Battifarano
The draft hasn't even started in earnest yet, and there's reportedly been a trade already.
The Pacers have acquired the No. 38 pick from the Spurs in exchange for a future second-rounder and cash, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
Indiana will now have Nos. 38 and 54 in the draft.
2 hours ago
25 out of 30 teams think VJ Edgecombe is going at No. 3
By Rob Reese
The most draft-day chatter surrounds where Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe will be selected. According to Jonathan Givony, 25 of 30 teams think VJ's going to Philadelphia with the No. 3 pick.
2 hours ago
The latest on Ace Bailey
By Rob Reese
It sounds like Ace Bailey will slide to at least No. 4 in the draft barring a trade up and could be selected by Charlotte, Washington, New Orleans or Brooklyn.
2 hours ago
The DIII realization that set Cedric Coward on a fantastical 2025 NBA Draft path
By Bridget Reilly
The Division I vision, let alone the NBA dream, had slightly faded in Cedric Coward’s mind when he headed to Willamette University — a Division III program — out of high school.
It wasn’t the first step he envisioned for himself at all.
However, as Coward, a 6-foot-6 wing, sat in front of the media this week as an expected pick in the first round of the draft Wednesday night at Barclays Center, he was right where he dreamt of being.
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2 hours ago
The 2025 class has arrived
By Rob Reese
Less than two hours to go until drafting starts and the prospects have arrived at Barclays Center.
2 hours ago
Dylan Harper does Mike Breen impression
By Andrew Battifarano
You be the judge, how does it sound? A for effort, at the least.
2 hours ago
Dalton Knecht's name floated in potential Heat, Lakers trade rumor
By Rob Reese
It feels like just last year Dalton Knecht was selected by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft. Oh wait, he was.
Now Knecht's name is being floated in a potential trade rumor between Los Angeles and Miami in a package for Andrew Wiggins.
3 hours ago
By Christian Arnold
Ace Bailey headed to the 2005 NBA Draft in style, and Rutgers teammate Dylan Harper was happy to hype him up.
Bailey is one of the most intriguing names in this year’s draft that’s taking place at Barclays Center on Wednesday night, with the Rutgers star and his rep reportedly trying to steer who he’s drafted by, meaning all eyes will be on him throughout the night.
Ace Bailey arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York.
Ace Bailey arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York.
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He was rocking a dark suit with a red pocket square and red shirt, with the inside of the suit jacket customized to include a Rutgers logo.
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3 hours ago
Knicks set to interview James Borrego
By Andrew Battifarano
Add another name to the Knicks' interview list.
The Post's Stefan Bondy confirmed that the Knicks will be interviewing Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego as part of their head coaching search.
Mike Bornw, Micah Nori and Taylor Jenkins are the other names the Knicks have interviewed.
3 hours ago
Mikal Bridges, Mitchell Robinson's names have come up in trade talks: rumor
By Rob Reese
Could the Knicks be looking at a potential shakeup? ESPN's Frank Isola is reporting that the Knicks have discussed either Mikal Bridges or Mitchell Robinson in potential trade talks.
No rumored teams of interest have been reported yet but it wouldn't be surprising after Bridges had a lackluster postseason.
3 hours ago
Lakers, Heat have had trade talks around Andrew Wiggins: rumor
By Rob Reese
The Lakers are rumored to be interested in Andrew Wiggins ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. The 30-year-old averaged 17.6 points with the Heat last season and could replacement some of the production they may lose if they decide to trade Austin Reaves.
3 hours ago
2025 NBA Draft predictions: 76ers pass on Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe at No. 3
By Dylan Svoboda
With the top two picks all but set, Kon Knueppel just might be the most interesting prospect heading into Wednesday night’s NBA Draft festivities.
The former Blue Devil is overwhelmingly likely to go in the top five in the eyes of oddsmakers (-1000, DraftKings Sportsbook), but it’s still very much up in the air which draft slot he’ll go.
Knueppel is currently favored to go No. 4 (-145), where the Hornets hold their pick, but I think there’s a shot the 6-foot-7 wing could go one slot higher.
Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) celebrates their win of the NCAA Division I East Regional Final against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Prudential Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Newark, NJ.
Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) celebrates their win of the NCAA Division I East Regional Final against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Prudential Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Newark, NJ.
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3 hours ago
Paul George blasts Ace Bailey over NBA draft drama: ‘Make it to the league first’
By Ryan Giancola
Paul George is questioning Ace Bailey’s decision-making.
The 76ers star offered up a warning to the NBA prospect after Bailey reportedly canceled a workout with Philadelphia ahead of Wednesday night’s draft in Brooklyn.
“If I’m Ace Bailey,” George said on his “Podcast P” released Tuesday, “I can’t get mad if my stock drops.”
Ace Bailey #21 at the NBA Draft Combine Pro Lane Drill.
Ace Bailey #21 takes part in the Pro Lane Drill during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.
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