Most experts believe the 2025 NBA Draft will begin at No. 3 overall when the Philadelphia 76ers are on the clock. So what exactly will they do?
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly plan to select Cooper Flagg at No. 1 overall and we can expect Dylan Harper to go No. 2 overall whether or not the Spurs decide to trade the pick.
While there was briefly some talk that the Philadelphia 76ers could potentially shop the No. 3 pick to try and land Kevin Durant, there are other suitors for Durant that make plenty more sense. So the speculation about who Philly may take is beginning to heat up.
Here is more from Jonathan Givony (via ESPN):
Edgecombe takes over this spot from Ace Bailey in ESPN’s mock draft after a positive visit to Philadelphia, where sources say he made a strong impression in a private workout as well as in meetings with the front office and ownership. He appears to be “the leader in the clubhouse” currently, with Bailey losing momentum after refusing to visit, initially unsatisfied with his search for a proven pathway to development.
That means Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey could potentially fall a bit on draft night.
Meanwhile, for more prospect coverage, here is our latest NBA mock draft at For The Win.
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