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2025 NBA Draft Mock: Thrilling Surprises Ahead 🔥

1. Cooper Flagg to Dallas (No. 1 Pick)

Duke phenom Cooper Flagg is projected as the top pick by the Dallas Mavericks — a stunning draft‑lottery outcome for a team with just a 1.8% chance. Flagg’s blend of versatility, two‑way impact, and maturity makes him a franchise cornerstone

2. San Antonio Spurs Take Dylan Harper (No. 2)

The Spurs are set to select Rutgers guard Dylan Harper at No. 2, impressed by his size (6′6″), playmaking, and scoring instincts—an ideal pairing alongside Victor Wembanyama

3. 76ers Land VJ Edgecombe (No. 3)

At pick No. 3, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to grab Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe. A high-flyer with upside as a passer, shooter, and defender, he offers the athleticism Philly covets

4. Ace Bailey Drama & Hornets at No. 4

Rutgers wing Ace Bailey has reportedly skipped workouts, sparking speculation that he’s influencing his draft placement Meanwhile, mock drafts suggest the Charlotte Hornets could go with Duke sharpshooter Kon Knueppel or swing for high-upside players like Bailey or Jeremiah Fears

🗓 Draft Details & Format

Dates: First round on June 25, second round on June 26, at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center
Total Picks: Reduced to 59 overall (Knicks lost one via penalty)
Broadcast Info: First round airs on ABC and ESPN, second round on ESPN only, both starting at 8 p.m. ET

🌟 Additional Top Prospects

Khaman Maluach (No. 7 Pels): 7-foot defensive center with elite length and physicality
Jeremiah Fears (No. 5 Jazz): A quick, playmaking point guard with solid scoring touch

Why This Draft Matters

Unpredictable lottery results — Mavericks at No. 1, Spurs at No. 2.
High-upside prospects slipping due to workout strategies or projection risk.
A deep, dynamic top three filled with two-way guards and versatile wings.

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1. Cooper Flagg to Dallas (No. 1 Pick)

2. San Antonio Spurs Take Dylan Harper (No. 2)

3. 76ers Land VJ Edgecombe (No. 3)

4. Ace Bailey Drama & Hornets at No. 4