The Mavericks are on the clock for the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, which will once again be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Duke star Cooper Flagg is widely expected to be taken with the Mavericks’ No. 1 overall, but that won’t become finalized until the selection is officially made when the first round begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 25.
The rest of the 2025 class is chock-full of exciting developmental players from across the United States and the world.
Rutgers duo Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey also headline the prospect list alongside dynamic scorers like Tre Johnson and Kon Knueppel. On the international side, top prospects include 7-footer Khaman Maluach from South Sudan and French standouts Noa Essengue and Nolan Traoré.
Here is everything you need to know about the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, including the start time, TV channel and streaming options.
What time does the NBA Draft start today?
- Date: Wednesday, June 25
- Round 1 start time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The 2025 NBA Draft will begin on Wednesday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET. The first round of the draft will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
What channel is the NBA Draft on today?
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft will air on ABC and ESPN. For those without a traditional cable or satellite package, the draft can be streamed on Sling.
What is Sling TV?
Sling is a popular livestreaming service that offers a flexible and affordable way to watch television without a traditional cable subscription. It provides a range of channel packages, allowing users to customize their viewing experience by choosing from various genres, including sports, news, and entertainment.
One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV’s user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices, and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
NBA Draft TV schedule
| Round | Date | Start time (ET) | TV channel/live stream |
| 1 | Wednesday, June 25 | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Sling |
| 2 | Thursday, June 26 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
NBA Draft order 2025
Round 1
| Pick | Team |
| 1 | Mavericks |
| 2 | Spurs |
| 3 | 76ers |
| 4 | Hornets |
| 5 | Jazz |
| 6 | Wizards |
| 7 | Pelicans |
| 8 | Nets |
| 9 | Raptors |
| 10 | Rockets (from Suns via Nets) |
| 11 | Trail Blazers |
| 12 | Bulls |
| 13 | Hawks (from Kings) |
| 14 | Spurs (from Hawks) |
| 15 | Thunder (from Heat via Clippers) |
| 16 | Grizzlies (from Magic) |
| 17 | Timberwolves (from Pistons via Knicks, Thunder and Rockets) |
| 18 | Wizards (from Grizzlies) |
| 19 | Nets (from Bucks via Knicks, Pistons, Trail Blazers and Pelicans) |
| 20 | Heat (from Warriors) |
| 21 | Jazz (from Timberwolves) |
| 22 | Hawks (from Lakers via Pelicans) |
| 23 | Pelicans (from Pacers) |
| 24 | Thunder (from Clippers) |
| 25 | Magic (from Nuggets) |
| 26 | Nets (from Knicks) |
| 27 | Nets (from Rockets) |
| 28 | Celtics |
| 29 | Suns (from Cavaliers via Jazz) |
| 30 | Clippers (from Thunder) |
Round 2
| Pick | Team |
| 31 | Timberwolves (from Jazz) |
| 32 | Celtics (from Wizards via Pistons and Nets) |
| 33 | Hornets |
| 34 | Hornets (from Pelicans via Spurs, Suns and Grizzlies) |
| 35 | 76ers |
| 36 | Nets |
| 37 | Pistons (from Raptors via Mavericks and Spurs) |
| 38 | Spurs |
| 39 | Raptors (from Trail Blazers via Kings) |
| 40 | Wizards (from Suns) |
| 41 | Warriors (from Heat via Nets and Pacers) |
| 42 | Kings (from Bulls via Spurs) |
| 43 | Jazz (from Mavericks) |
| 44 | Thunder (from Hawks) |
| 45 | Bulls (from Kings) |
| 46 | Magic |
| 47 | Bucks (from Pistons via Wizards) |
| 48 | Grizzlies (from Warriors via Wizards and Nets) |
| 49 | Cavaliers (from Bucks) |
| 50 | Knicks (from Grizzlies via Thunder and Celtics) |
| 51 | Clippers (from Timberwolves via Hawks and Rockets) |
| 52 | Suns (from Nuggets via Hornets and Timberwolves) |
| 53 | Jazz (from Clippers via Lakers) |
| 54 | Pacers |
| 55 | Lakers |
| — | Knicks (forfeited) |
| 56 | Grizzlies (from Rockets) |
| 57 | Magic (from Celtics) |
| 58 | Cavaliers |
| 59 | Rockets (from Thunder via Hawks) |
* The 2025 second-round pick for the Knicks was rescinded by the NBA.
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