The 2025 NBA Draft order reveals a landscape full of promise and strategy. Several teams hold picks that could redefine their trajectories. The stakes are high as franchises prepare to select talent capable of shaping the league’s future.
Multiple teams have amassed several first-round picks, giving them a rare chance to rebuild quickly or bolster their rosters with potential stars. These selections create intrigue around which players will rise and how front offices will maneuver.
Not every team has equal footing—some must rely on trades and smart planning to stay relevant. This uneven distribution of picks adds layers of strategy and suspense, making the 2025 Draft a pivotal moment in the NBA calendar.
When will the 2025 NBA Draft rounds take place?
The 2025 NBA Draft is set to take place at the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The First Round will be held on June 25 at 8 PM ET, broadcast live on ABC and ESPN, drawing fans worldwide to witness the league’s next stars.
2025 NBA Draft – First Round (Source: NBA)
Following the excitement of the first night, the Second Round will occur the next day, June 26, also at 8 PM ET, exclusively on ESPN. This two-night event format allows teams to carefully navigate their picks and finalize rosters.
First round of the 2025 NBA Draft
- Dallas Mavericks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Houston Rockets | Reportedly traded to Phoenix
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Oklahoma City
- Memphis
- Minnesota
- Washington
- Brooklyn
- Miami
- Utah
- Atlanta | Reportedly traded to Brooklyn
- New Orleans
- Oklahoma City
- Orlando
- Brooklyn
- Brooklyn
- Boston
- Phoenix
- LA Clippers
Second round of the 2025 NBA Draft
- Minnesota
- Boston
- Charlotte
- Charlotte
- Philadelphia
- Brooklyn
- Detroit
- San Antonio
- Toronto
- Washington | Reportedly traded to New Orleans
- Golden State
- Sacramento
- Utah
- Oklahoma City
- Chicago
- Orlando
- Milwaukee
- Memphis
- Cleveland
- New York
- LA Clippers
- Phoenix
- Utah
- Indiana
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis
- Orlando
- Cleveland
- Houston
