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Who will win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes? That’s what NBA fans find out tonight with the league’s draft lottery determining the order of picks for the draft set for June 25-26.
Flagg is an enormous prize for any team. The two-way wing out of Duke is one of the best prospects in recent memory, with some fans even comparing his pre-draft hype to that of 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama.
There are 13 teams in the running for the first overall pick this year. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, and New Orleans Pelicans have the best odds, while the Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, and Sacramento Kings each have less than a 2% chance of earning the pick. Each of them would be immediately improved with the addition of Flagg to their roster, making tonight’s lottery that much more important.
Here’s everything to know about tonight’s 2025 NBA draft lottery.
What time is the NBA Draft lottery?
The 2025 NBA draft lottery will be held on Monday, May 12 in Chicago and will be broadcast beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
How to watch NBA Draft lottery: TV channel and stream
- Date: Monday, May 12
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Watch the NBA Draft lottery with Fubo
Percent chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft:
The three teams with the best odds – the Jazz, Wizards and Hornets – all have a 52.1% chance of landing a top-four pick.
Individuals with ties to the respective franchise often represent teams in the lottery. Here is who will be at the draft lottery tonight.
- Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez, head coach
- Charlotte Hornets: Charles Lee, head coach
- Chicago Bulls: Matas Buzelis, player
- Dallas Mavericks: Rolando Blackman, team ambassador
- Houston Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon, Rockets Hall of Famer
- New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson, player
- Philadelphia 76ers: Jared McCain, player
- Portland Trail Blazers: Toumani Camara, player
- Sacramento Kings: Keon Ellis, player
- San Antonio Spurs: Mitch Johnson, head coach
- Toronto Raptors: Masai Ujiri, vice chairman and team president
- Utah Jazz: Ashley Smith, co-owner
- Washington Wizards: Bub Carrington, player
Contributing: Jeff Zillgitt, Steve Gardner
