The drama of the NBA Draft every year makes it one of the premier events on the basketball calendar. The buildup to the (now) two-day event is full of rumors, mock drafts and projections on where the top prospects will be playing next season.

The 2025 NBA Draft will again take place over two nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, with the first round on June 25 and the second round on June 26. Thiero has made his case. Now he can only wait to find out the NBA's answer.

And while Flagg to Dallas is the worst-kept secret in the NBA right now, the Mavericks seemingly jumped the gun in announcing the news on their official team website 12 days before they can officially confirm they're picking the Duke phenom, according to Front Office Sports.

However, the Sixers could also add a player at No. 3 and bring in a young player to a roster in need of an injection of youth. A mock draft performed by HoopsHype has the Sixers selecting Rutgers star Ace Bailey with the pick:

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The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world when they landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft lottery, despite having just a 1.8% chance. Now, just months after the unexpected trade of Luka Doncic,

For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide. Vladislav Goldin, C, Michigan Height: 7-0 • Weight: 253 • Class: Senior • Age: 24 Summary: Goldin is a large Russian center who excels at scoring at the rim with soft touch,

The NBA draft will be at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on June 25 and 26. There are two rounds, and the broadcast begins at 8 PM EST on both nights. On the first night, each team has a time limit of five minutes to make their choice. On the second night, it decreases to four minutes. Here's where to watch the NBA draft live each night:

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Part of the reason why the NBA Draft is one of the most exciting events on the basketball calendar every year is the drama. The rumors and mock drafts in the weeks and months leading up to the main event create a suspenseful environment every time NBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the podium to announce the selection.

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