2025 NBA Mack Draft 3.0: Cooper Flagg in Mavs; What will be Spurs, 76ers work?

John Fanta

College and Reporter Basketball

2025. Years NBA The draft has greater fascinating and unpredictable nights in Brooklyn. Why? Because while we know that Cooper Flagg going to Dallas in one of the wildest outcomes of the lottery we’ve ever seen, there are different outcomes for what they are after, starting San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers with another and third choice in the draft.

We did not see the teams with the best quotas win a lottery or jump in the top three, but, instead of San Antonio franchise with Victor Vembaniama And the growing core, together with the Philadelphia organizations that has Star Eldiid, Paul George and Tires Makey, but wears many questions after a campaign from 2025-26.

In the classroom with this great values and one and performed weakly taler, expect at least one of these teams is seriously considered by trade. And when you are Hornets, Jazz or Vizards, by choosing the fourth, fifth and sixth, or, doing something bold to move up, it could be shown to be worth the talent at the top of the class.

What really refreshes in this class is the Renaissance freshman in college. One year after we saw four first six chooses a non-college player, this group more than compensating and there is a case that every player would be in the lottery, beyond perhaps one or two players, will be an overhamed guy. There is also a legitimate case to make that at least five to seven these perspectives would be before dialing a year ago.

It’s with it, here’s my updated 2025 NBA fastening draft:

1. Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg, Duke

First and most important, I saw all the extraction there about Mavs trying to do something to procure Giannis Antetokounpo. Forget about all that and choose the best appearance on the top of the draft we saw from Siona Williamson. The thought of pairing the flag and Derek lively on the Frontora is super intriguing, but consider this combination if all is healthy:

I wrote about what allows flags of such a unique perspective in This feature During March Madness.

2. San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper, Rutgeri

I know my friend, big Jason McIntire, has ACE Bailey who goes in no. 2 in his Latest NBA mounting draftAnd fair, trade from no. 2 is what I would do if I was San Antonio. But you can never have enough BackCourt and Harper is the next best at your disposal. I don’t think it’s all close between him and everyone else.

3. Philadelphia 76ers: Khaman Maluach, Duke

Shower is a long-lasting backup spare copies to convince. Why not get a 7-footer from Duke, which is 18 years old and loaded upside down. His crisis winges measured 7-foot-6, together with a standing range of 9 feet and 6, the latest testament of explosiveness that can lead as a protector for the border and mobile big man. Do I think it’s a light range on no. 3? 3? Maybe. But it makes sense in Philadelphia and I think Malucha is a great time in this class.

4. Charlotte Hornets: Tre Johnson, Texas

Charlotte has been lost offensively for several years and that the lack of identity has led to a franchise not home playoffs in recent decades. Lamelo Ball and Brandon Miller need more help, and Ace Bailey is not here the answer due to some of the balls playing and lacking decision-making. Johnson, who ordered the NCAA tournament last season and on average 20 points per game, is a difficult match at both ends.

5. Utah Jazz: VJ Edgecombe, Bailor

Jazz Utah was 29 last season. Defenses and the worst team in the league in the fast-side. So, the franchise takes a lot of things, but among them it would be a Bulldog’s guard that tone is defensively and affects victory. If Edgecombe belongs to Utah GM Justin Zanik, he shouldn’t think twice. Edgecombe in his editors on average 15 points, he contained a high-end high 12 Strimic in his lonely season, and on average 15 points, six jumps and three helpers per game. His offense is a job on the rim, but he checks a lot of boxes.

6. Washington Vizards: Ace Bailey, Rutgeri

Wizards try to dig out of this hole, and simultaneously make spraying. Bailey would be the best available talent, and he has a unique skill that proved to be successful with big guards in the NBA. One item: Mary at 6-7½ (after they have become route on their 6-foot list-10). Scarlet Knights Chief Coach Steve Pikiell said Fox sports that Bailey was the most incredible perspective he has ever trained from the point of view of athletism. If it is ready to have a more efficient shooting diet and show more discipline, Bailey could have finished being there with a flag in terms of league success.

7. New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahola

New Orleans needs a point for his future and the freshness of Oklahoma one and Donit makes a ton of meaning. Fears do not turn the ball, on average 17.1 points, 4.1 jumps and 4.5 helps per game as freshmen per second, are ready to be in the NCAA tournament.

8. Brooklyn Networks: Kon KnueppelVojvode

This would be slam to slam to start the bustling night, because Brooklyn owned 19th, 26. and 27. Elects in the first round of the draft. Knueppel is outside his age in IK and feels for the game, showing a great slipper to get to his seats and drill jumpers while he was like a coach at the foot.

9. Toronto Raptors: Derick Queen, Mariland

They were coming out and traded for Brandon to the notice of the trading deadline to abolish him from Scottie Barnes, signals that the urgency picked up the raptors to start starting to grow this upcoming season. Why not fill the front with the queen? 6-10 Big Ten Freshman’s year is a type of barracks, playing from the defense in his tempo and on average 16.5 points and 9.0 jumps per game this last season.

10. Houstin rockets: Carter Briant, Arizona

The 19th anniversary is the ascent that has the makeup of a prototypy wing at the next level. Close to 6-7 with 7 feet Vinga, Briana can cover a lot of land defensively and has an offensive game with a lot of unused potential. He was not a star in his lonely season in Tucson, but that doesn’t mean his wrong is not there. As Briant filled his body and becomes the game of the rim, watch out. It could be a lottery stealing.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Egor Demin, Biu

12. Chicago Bulls: Collin Murray-Boiles, Southern carolina

13. Atlanta Hawks: Kaspar Jacuculation, Illinois

14. San Antonio Spurs: Jase Richardson, Michigan State

John Fanta is a national college broader and a fox writer. It covers the sport in various capacities, from calling the game to FS1 to serve as a leading host at a large eastern digital network to allow comments on the 68 media network field. Follow it on @John_fanta.

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