Kon Knueppel on the drive of former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg
Kon Knueppel chats with Bryan Kalbrosky ahead of the NBA Draft about his former teammate Cooper Flagg and what makes him special
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Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect the updated NBA draft order for the first round following an ESPN report that the Atlanta Hawks traded their No. 22 pick to the Brooklyn Nets.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA Finals, the NBA world has shifted its focus to the first offseason event: the 2025 NBA Draft.
That means there will be a new wave of NBA talent soon joining the association. So: who will go No. 1 overall?
Though that almost certainly will be former Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg, that pick for the Dallas Mavericks will not be locked in until 8 p.m. ET on June 25, when NBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Compared to past years, the 2025 NBA Draft pool of prospects is considered wide open after Flagg. On top of the several Duke players eligible to be drafted, including Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach, one prospect who finds himself at the forefront of headlines is Rutgers’ Ace Bailey. The former Rutgers star, who most recently canceled a draft workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, is the only U.S.-based prospect who has not made any to visit of the 30 NBA teams.
Here’s what you need to know on when the NBA draft is, including full first round draft order and more:
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When is the NBA draft?Dates: June 25-26Time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York)
The 2025 NBA Draft is set to begin with first-round selections at 8 p.m. ET on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft will conclude with the second round on June 26 at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch NBA draft: TV channel, streaming options
The 2025 NBA Draft will be televised on ABC and ESPN. The first round will be broadcast on both ABC and ESPN on June 25, while the second round will be shown exclusively on ESPN.
Streaming options for the 2025 NBA Draft include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
2025 NBA Draft order
The Dallas Mavericks have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft following the draft lottery. Here’s the full draft order for the first round of the NBA draft following the three-team trade on June 24 that involved the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks:
Dallas MavericksSan Antonio SpursPhiladelphia 76ersCharlotte HornetsUtah JazzWashington WizardsNew Orleans PelicansBrooklyn NetsToronto RaptorsPhoenix Suns (via Houston)Portland Trail BlazersChicago BullsAtlanta Hawks (via Sacramento)San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta)Oklahoma City Thunder (via Miami)Memphis Grizzlies (via Orlando)Minnesota Timberwolves (via Detroit)Washington Wizards (via Memphis)Brooklyn Nets (via Milwaukee)Miami Heat (via Golden State)Utah Jazz (via Minnesota)Brooklyn Nets (via the Atlanta Hawks)New Orleans Pelicans (via Indiana)Oklahoma City Thunder (via Los Angeles Clippers)Orlando Magic (via Denver)Brooklyn Nets (via New York)Brooklyn Nets (via Houston)Boston CelticsPhoenix Suns (via Cleveland)Los Angeles Clippers (via Oklahoma City)