The Hornets were one of the finalists in the draft lottery but wound up with the fourth pick, dropping one spot from their pre-lottery position. However, Charlotte’s front office and coach put a positive spin on the outcome. “Up until this moment, everyone just (had) a ton of anxiety, just waiting to see where we would be picking,” president of basketball operations Jeff … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Wizards, Giannis, Heat, Isaac
Exploring Washington’s draft options from pick No. 1 through 6.
Flagg would also be a monumental addition for the Wizards, who also have a 14% shot at the No. 1 pick and are assured of finishing in the top six. David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of the Athletic look at Washington’s likely selections with each of their potential picks, noting that the choices would get much murkier once Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board.Speaking to Raul … [Read more...] about Exploring Washington’s draft options from pick No. 1 through 6.
Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top 4
The Mavericks have won the 2025 NBA draft lottery, jumping all the way from No. 11 in the lottery standings to No. 1 in the draft. Dallas had just a 1.8% chance of claiming this year’s top pick. Those are the longest odds for any team that has won the lottery since the NBA revamped the format prior to the 2019 draft. The Mavs’ unlikely lottery victory puts them in position to … [Read more...] about Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top 4
Community Shootaround: Best, Worst Draft Lottery Outcomes
Fans of NBA teams who own a pick (or two) in this year’s lottery will obviously be rooting for their favorite club to get lucky on Monday and claim the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, putting them in position to select Duke phenom Cooper Flagg. But what about the fans who don’t have a personal rooting interest in Monday’s event? What outcome should they be hoping for? Would it be … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Best, Worst Draft Lottery Outcomes
Draft Notes: Lottery Teams, Mock Draft, S. Johnson
Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN break down each lottery team’s outlook ahead of the 2025 NBA draft lottery, which will take place on Monday. They also list which player each team is most likely to select assuming the pre-lottery draft order remains unchanged. While Duke forward Cooper Flagg and Rutgers guard Dylan Harper are widely expected to come off the board first … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Lottery Teams, Mock Draft, S. Johnson