Which 2025 NBA Draft pick will make the biggest rookie impact next season?
Cooper Flagg Leads 2025 NBA Draft as Mavericks Pick No. 1 Overall
The 2025 NBA Draft saw Duke standout Cooper Flagg go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks, where he’s expected to contribute immediately. Rounding out the top five were Dylan Harper (Spurs), VJ Edgecombe (76ers), Kon Knueppel (Hornets), and Ace Bailey (Jazz). Notable trades included Cedric Coward being moved from Portland to Memphis and the Suns acquiring Mark Williams. Brooklyn made headlines by selecting five times in the first round, betting big on youth and potential. Analysts praised the depth of the draft, though surprises were minimal in the top 10. Fans and insiders are now speculating which rookies will shine brightest when the 2025–26 NBA season tips off.
Options
- Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
- Dylan Harper (Spurs)
- VJ Edgecombe (76ers)
- Ace Bailey (Jazz)
- Someone else