What time is 2025 NBA Draft today? How to watch Round 2
The 2025 NBA Draft continues with the second round Thursday, with a wealth of talent yet to be claimed.
The first round of the draft featured a mix of expected moves and surprising selections. The Dallas Mavericks, as expected, selected Duke's Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick, with the San Antonio Spurs following with Dylan Harper as the No. 2 pick. Among the night's unexpected decisions, the Utah Jazz selected Ace Bailey as the No. 5 overall pick. Bailey appeared stunned by the choice, especially since he had declined multiple offers to visit and work out with the Jazz. Additionally, Bailey had previously expressed a strong preference for being picked by the Washington Wizards or Brooklyn Nets.
The second round starts with the Minnesota Timberwolves set to make the 31st pick. There is a wide array of talent still available, including notable names such as Rasheer Fleming from Saint Joseph, Maxime Raynaud from Stanford, and French basketball player Noah Penda.
Here is how to watch the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft:
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How to watch 2025 NBA Draft?
The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft is scheduled for Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast on ESPN.
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