2025 NBA Draft: How to watch, start time, top picks and more
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The NBA season may be over following the Thunder's victory over the Pacers, but the NBA action continues this week with the 2025 NBA Draft. The Dallas Mavericks have the coveted first pick this year and will most likely select Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 draft pick. Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson and Ace Bailey are also expected to find their NBA homes Wednesday night.
Here's everything you need to know about tuning into the 2025 NBA Draft, including times, channels, where to stream it all and the full Draft order.
How to watch the 2025 NBA Draft:
Date: Wednesday, June 25 – Thursday, June 26
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Draft start time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV channel: ESPN, ABC
Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV
When is the NBA Draft?
The 2025 NBA Draft begins this Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET. The second round will take place the following evening, June 26, also at 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is the NBA Draft on?
The 2025 NBA Draft will air across ABC and ESPN. ABC will air only the first round, and ESPN will cover both nights of the event.
How to watch the NBA Draft without cable:
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Who has the first pick in the NBA draft 2025?
The Dallas Mavericks hold the first overall pick in this year's draft.
2025 NBA Draft top pick:
There's no doubt that Cooper Flagg is taking the top spot as this year's No. 1 draft pick. Other big names in the 2025 NBA Draft include Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson and Ace Bailey.
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2025 NBA Draft order:
First Round Order: Picks 1-30
Dallas
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Charlotte
Utah
Washington
New Orleans
Brooklyn
Toronto
Houston (from PHX)
Portland
Chicago
Atlanta from (SAC)
San Antonio (from ATL)
Oklahoma City (from MIA)
Memphis (from ORL)
Minnesota (from DET)
Washington (from MEM)
Brooklyn (from MIL)
Miami (from GSW)
Utah (from MIN)
Atlanta (from LAL)
New Orleans (from IND)
Oklahoma City (from LAC)
Orlando (from DEN)
Brooklyn (from NYK)
Brooklyn (from HOU)
Boston
Phoenix (from CLE)
Los Angeles Clippers (from OKC)
Second Round:
31. Minnesota (from UTA)
32. Boston (from WAS)
33. Charlotte
34. Charlotte (from NOP)
35. Philadelphia
36. Brooklyn
37. Detroit (from TOR)
38. San Antonio
39. Toronto (from POR)
40. Washington (from PHX)
41. Golden State (from MIA)
42. Sacramento (from CHI)
43. Utah (from DAL)
44. Oklahoma City (from ATL)
45. Chicago (from SAC)
46. Orlando
47. Milwaukee (from DET)
48. Memphis (from GSW)
49. Cleveland (from MIL)
50. New York (from MEM)
51. Los Angeles Clippers (from MIN)
52. Phoenix (from DEN)
53. Utah (from LAC)
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54. Indiana
55. Los Angeles Lakers
Forfeited: New York
56. Memphis (from HOU)
57. Orlando (from BOS)
58. Cleveland
59. Houston (from OKC)
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