Everything Dallas Mavericks fans should know before 2025 NBA Draft Lottery
The Dallas Mavericks will have to wait till the Draft Lottery on May 12 to learn where they’ll pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after making the NBA Play-In Tournament but failing to advance.
The draft lottery is for the 14 teams that didn’t make the NBA Playoffs and determines the first 14 picks in the NBA Draft, with the best odds for the top four selections going to teams with the worst regular season record.
Whichever team gets the top pick is expected to select Duke forward Cooper Flagg, seen as the top overall prospect in this year’s draft.
The Mavs will have a momentous offseason after trading franchise star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package centered around star center Anthony Davis, and the draft will be one of their best chances to add talent.
How can fans watch?
When is the lottery?
Date: 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12
Location: Chicago, Illinois
What channel is it on?
The lottery will air on ESPN and can be streamed on the app or website.
Who has the top odds?
The top odds belong to the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets, with a 14% chance to take home the top selection, with the Mavs 1.8% chance coming in at 11th place.
Here is the team with the top ten odds to win the draft lottery.
Utah Jazz:14.0%
Washington Wizards:14%
Charlotte Hornets: 14.0%
New Orleans Pelicans: 12.5%
Philadelphia 76ers: 10.5%
Brooklyn Nets: 9.0%
Toronto Raptors:7.5%
San Antonio Spurs: 6.0%
Phoenix Suns:3.8%
Portland Trail Blazers:3.7%
This story was originally published May 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM.
