NBA Draft order was set by the NBA Draft Lottery on May 12, 2025, in Chicago, IL. The Dallas Mavericks defied the odds (1.8% chance) and landed the No. 1 pick. Now picks 1-59 are set. The top 14 picks were determined by a lottery process involving the teams that did not make this year's NBA playoffs.

Baylor product VJ Edgecombe, who made an impression at the 2024 Olympics, edges out Harper’s Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey on points at No. 3, and the decision seems to hinge on that pair — either Edgecombe or Bailey claims 8 of 10 No. 3 slots and all 10 at No. 4.

Landing the second pick effectively ended the Spurs' interest in Durant, if there ever was any to begin with. Harper, Tre Johnson, VJ Edecombe, and Ace Bailey would not have been on the board when the Spurs picked eighth, but now San Antonio will have their pick of the litter, and Durant is not exactly known for his teammate development skills.

The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and a chance to draft Duke phenom Cooper Flagg. Here are the full 2025 NBA Draft Lottery results for the first 14 picks. The Cooper Flagg sweepstakes resulted in a stunner.