The second round of the NBA Draft is in the books, with plenty of trades, bargains and unexpected selections peppering the night. Here are five takeaways from the second night of NBA drafting.
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
The Dallas Mavericks, to no one's surprise, selected Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Dallas has been zeroed in on Flagg since the team’s improbable lottery night win and is now banking on the 18-year-old phenom to be the face of a new franchise era.
Round 1 of the NBA Draft is in the books. Duke star Cooper Flagg was the obvious No. 1 choice for the Dallas Mavericks, but an intriguing night followed.
Moments after Harper — the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr. — was selected No. 2 overall by the San Antonio Spurs, NBA legend and four-time champion with the franchise, Manu Ginobili, welcomed him to the team.
Presumptive No. 1 2025 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg's camp seemingly thinks he'll reinvigorate the Mavericks immediately, but it could be in for a reality check.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard, perhaps the most divisive prospect in the 2025 class, could be sliding down teams' boards before the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
With most of the pre-draft process already wrapped up, it feels safe to project the landing spots of many of the draft’s premier talent. Except for these three players.