The 2025 NBA Draft has lastly arrived, and there can be loads of intrigue on the high of Spherical 1 as quickly because the occasion reaches the No. 3 total choose. Duke’s Cooper Flagg (No. 1 to the Dallas Mavericks) and Rutgers guard Dylan Harper (No. 2 to the San Antonio Spurs) are the presumptive opening choices of the draft with each gamers extensively thought to be the highest two accessible this yr.

That is when the enjoyable begins.

It seems as if the Philadelphia 76ers have quite a few potential choices on the board with their No. 3 choose as hypothesis has swirled concerning the pre-draft means of Ace Bailey, one other Rutgers star. Bailey’s illustration canceled his go to to Philadelphia final week, which means he didn’t work out for any groups within the lead-up to Wednesday night time’s draft.

Will that trigger the 76ers to balk and Bailey to slip down draft boards? If that’s the case, how far will he go? And if he is not the selection for Philly, will the Charlotte Hornets step up instantly and seize him with the No. 4 choice?

CBS Sports activities can be with you all through Spherical 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft with pick-by-pick grades and evaluation from our NBA Draft specialists. Stay, steady protection of the draft may even be accessible dwell on CBS Sports activities HQ on the high of this web page or on any machine of your selecting.

2025 NBA Draft grades, Spherical 1

Adam Finkelstein

1. Dallas Mavericks: SF Cooper Flagg, Duke

Generally it is higher to be fortunate than good. Dallas had lower than a 2% probability of getting this choose and in Flagg the Mavs are getting not simply an elite two-way prospect however an elite two-way participant. He is able to affect the group and assist them win proper now and be the bridge to the franchise’s future. He can dominate defensively on and off the ball. Nice shot blocker. Excessive steal charge. Terrific passer. In his lone school season, he took main strides as a shooter and a creator. He is the longer term face of the franchise. A house run for Dallas.  Grade: A

2. San Antonio Spurs: PG Dylan Harper, Rutgers

The Spurs have an inside-out tandem they will construct round for the following 15 years with Harper and Wemby. He is an enormous lead guard with a pure really feel for the sport and nice playmaking instincts. He makes these round him higher. There are some long-term questions on his capturing potential and sturdiness. If he can tackle these areas, there are clear All-Star outcomes for him in San Antonio. Grade: A

3. Philadelphia 76ers: SG VJ Edgecombe, Baylor

That is strong, not spectacular. Edgecombe is a spectacular athlete with unimaginable defensive potential. He can put a ton of strain on the rim however he wants progress along with his guard expertise, significantly making spot up 3s and being a major ball handler. I do not understand how a lot he can assist drive successful instantly however he is a really high quality longterm piece. Grade: B

4. Charlotte Hornets: SF Kon Knueppel, Duke

He can play proper now. He is aware of the right way to play with different good gamers and may maintain his personal offensively. He confirmed it at Duke. And when Cooper Flagg went down within the ACC Event, he confirmed he might be the alpha. He is an extremely expert, very sturdy, very good participant. My concern is on the defensive finish. He is not an elite athlete. He wasn’t guarding NBA-level two-guards at Duke. How will that match subsequent to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller in Charlotte? Grade: B

5. Utah Jazz: 

6. Washington Wizards

7. New Orleans Pelicans

8. Brooklyn Nets

9. Toronto Raptors

10. Phoenix Suns (by way of Rockets)

11. Portland Path Blazers

12. Chicago Bulls

13. Atlanta Hawks (by way of Kings)

14. San Antonio Spurs (by way of Hawks)

15. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Warmth)

16. Memphis Grizzlies (by way of Magic)

17. Minnesota Timberwolves (by way of Pistons)

18. Washington Wizards (by way of Grizzlies)

19. Brooklyn Nets (by way of Bucks)

20. Miami Warmth (by way of Warriors)

21. Utah Jazz (by way of Timberwolves)

22. Brooklyn Nets (by way of Hawks)

23. New Orleans Pelicans (by way of Pacers)

24. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Clippers)

25. Orlando Magic (by way of Nuggets)

26. Brooklyn Nets (by way of Knicks)

27. Brooklyn Nets (by way of Rockets)

28. Boston Celtics

29. Phoenix Suns (by way of Cavaliers)

30. Los Angeles Clippers (by way of Thunder)

2025 NBA Draft order, Spherical 2

Kyle Boone

31. Minnesota Timberwolves (by way of Jazz)

32. Boston Celtics (by way of Wizards)

33. Charlotte Hornets

34. Charlotte Hornets (by way of Pelicans)

35. Philadelphia 76ers

36. Brooklyn Nets

37. Detroit Pistons (by way of Raptors)

38. Indiana Pacers (by way of Spurs)

39. Toronto Raptors (by way of Path Blazers)

40. New Orleans Pelicans (by way of Wizards)

41. Golden State Warriors (by way of Warmth)

42. Sacramento Kings (by way of Bulls)

43. Utah Jazz (by way of Mavericks)

44. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Hawks)

45. Chicago Bulls (by way of Kings)

46. Orlando Magic

47. Milwaukee Bucks (by way of Pistons)

48. Memphis Grizzlies (by way of Warriors)

49. Cleveland Cavaliers (by way of Bucks)

50. New York Knicks (by way of Grizzlies)

51. Los Angeles Clippers (by way of Timberwolves)

52. Phoenix Suns (by way of Nuggets)

53. Utah Jazz (by way of Clippers)

54. Indiana Pacers

55. Los Angeles Lakers

56. Memphis Grizzlies (by way of Rockets)

57. Orlando Magic (by way of Celtics)

58. Cleveland Cavaliers

59. Houston Rockets (by way of Thunder)