While eight teams remain in the hunt for the 2025 NBA title, the rest of the league has already turned its attention to the future. The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery arrives on Monday, May 12, offering 13 teams the chance to land the coveted No. 1 overall pick — and with it, Duke phenom Cooper Flagg.
Who Is Cooper Flagg?
Cooper Flagg isn’t quite the generational unicorn that Victor Wembanyama was, but he’s easily the most complete prospect in this year’s class — and potentially a franchise-changing player.
- Position: 6'8" wing
- College: Duke
- Freshman stats:
- 19.2 points per game
- 7.5 rebounds per game
- 4.2 assists per game
Accolades:
- Naismith College Player of the Year
- John R. Wooden Award winner
- Consensus All-American
- NCAA All-Tournament Team
- ACC All-Defensive Team
Flagg’s polished all-around game, elite basketball IQ, and two-way versatility make him the ideal fit for nearly any NBA roster. He’s a high-floor, high-ceiling prospect who can contribute immediately — even without being ball-dominant.
How to Watch the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery
- Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Chicago
- TV: ESPN
The lottery will air just before Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, making Monday night a must-watch for NBA fans.
Top NBA Draft Prospects After Cooper Flagg
While Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick, several other high-upside players are expected to fill out the top of the draft board:
- Dylan Harper – Guard, Rutgers
- V.J. Edgecombe – Guard, Baylor
- Ace Bailey – Wing, Rutgers
- Kon Knueppel – Wing, Duke
- Carter Bryant – Wing, Arizona
- Derik Queen – Big, Maryland
- Khaman Maluach – Big, Duke
- Kasparas Jakucionis – Guard, Illinois
- Tre Johnson – Guard, Texas
- Labaron Philon – Guard, Alabama
- Thomas Sorber – Big, Georgetown
- Jeremiah Fears – Guard, Oklahoma
- Jace Richardson – Guard, Michigan State
2025 NBA Lottery Teams and Odds for the No. 1 Pick
Here are the 13 teams vying for the top pick, along with their odds of landing Cooper Flagg:
- Utah Jazz – 14%
- Washington Wizards – 14%
- Charlotte Hornets – 14%
- New Orleans Pelicans – 14%
- Philadelphia 76ers – 10.5%
- Brooklyn Nets – 9%
- Toronto Raptors – 7%
- San Antonio Spurs – 6.7%
- Houston Rockets – 3.8%
- Portland Trail Blazers – 3.8%
- Dallas Mavericks – 1.8%
- Chicago Bulls – 1.8%
- Sacramento Kings – 0.8%
What’s Next?
Following the lottery, all eyes will shift to the 2025 NBA Draft, where teams will finalize their scouting and make franchise-altering decisions. For the lucky team that lands the No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg could be the cornerstone of their rebuild or the missing piece of a playoff push.
