The 2025 NBA Finals are in the book.
The excitement of Game 7 took a hit when Indiana Pacers’ standout guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered what is believed to be an Achilles injury with 4:55 left in the first quarter. Despite this setback, Indiana remained competitive and went into halftime with a slim one-point advantage. However, Oklahoma City’s relentless defense proved overpowering, leading the Thunder to claim their first NBA championship since moving to OKC.
With the Finals behind us, our attention shifts to the always unpredictable NBA Draft.
As fans gear up for the NBA Draft, Duke’s Cooper Flagg and Rutgers guard Dylan Harper are anticipated to be the top two choices. Expect surprises, unexpected trades, and all-around NBA turmoil during the two-day event. Curious about the NBA Draft date and online viewing options? We’ve got you covered with details on everything from mock drafts to the draft order.
When Is The 2025 NBA Draft?
The first round of the NBA Draft starts Wednesday, June 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. Round 2 begins Thursday, June 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
NBA Draft 2025 Draft Order:
Here’s the current NBA Draft order, courtesy of NBA.com:
- 1. Dallas Mavericks
- 2. San Antonio Spurs
- 3. Philadelphia 76ers
- 4. Charlotte Hornets
- 5. Utah Jazz
- 6. Washington Wizards
- 7. New Orleans Pelicans
- 8. Brooklyn Nets
- 9. Toronto Raptors
- 10. Houston Rockets (reportedly traded to Phoenix)
- 11. Portland Trail Blazers
- 12. Chicago Bulls
- 13. Atlanta Hawks (from Sacramento)
- 14. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta)
- 15. Oklahoma City (from Miami via the LA Clippers)
- 16. Memphis (from Orlando)
- 17. Minnesota (from Detroit via New York, Oklahoma City, and Houston)
- 18. Washington (from Memphis)
- 19. Brooklyn (from Milwaukee via New York, Detroit, Portland, and New Orleans)
- 20. Miami (from Golden State)
- 21. Utah (from Minnesota)
- 22. Atlanta (from the Los Angeles Lakers via New Orleans)
- 23. New Orleans (from Indiana)
- 24. Oklahoma City (from the LA Clippers)
- 25. Orlando (from Denver)
- 26. Brooklyn (from New York)
- 27. Brooklyn (from Houston)
- 28. Boston
- 29. Phoenix (from Cleveland via Utah)
- 30. LA Clippers (from Oklahoma City)
NBA Draft 2025 Mock Draft Info:
The Ringer’s current mock draft predicts Cooper Flagg will be picked by the Mavericks, while Dylan Harper is expected to go to the Spurs, and Texas guard Tre Johnson to the 76ers. The top five is completed with Ace Bailey expected to join the Hornets and V.J. Edgecombe possibly heading to the Jazz.
ESPN currently predicts different picks from the 3-5 spots, with the 76ers taking Edgecombe, the Hornets grabbing Kon Knueppel, and Jeremiah Fears going to the Jazz.
How To Watch The 2025 NBA Draft Online:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the NBA Draft live on ABC, ESPN, the ABC website/app, or Watch ESPN. You can also stream the draft with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV. Fubo TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
You can also catch every pick at ESPN’s NBA streaming hub.
The first round of the NBA Draft begins Wednesday, June 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
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