2025 NBA Mock Draft Roundups - By Prospect

Mavs GM Nico Harrison made one of the wildest trades in NBA history earlier this year. Four months later, Harrison will have one of the easiest decisions of his career to make on who to select with the No. 1 pick. Drafting Flagg — who can be Dallas' homegrown star for the next decade — will never erase trading away Luka to the Lakers, but it's a consolation prize to a fan base that's been through the ringer the last four months. The Mavs have impressive frontcourt depth, but drafting anyone other than Flagg would be a stunner.

After pulling off a miracle on Monday, the Mavericks will almost certainly select Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. He entered his freshman campaign with high expectations as the consensus top recruit and lived up to the hype after becoming the face of the sport this past season.

The 18-year-old has drawn comparisons to former Duke legend and Hall of Famer Grant Hill because of his size, athleticism and ability to affect games in various ways. He also measured in with a 7-foot wingspan at the combine, giving the Mavericks yet another reason to love him as a prospect.

The organization struck tremendous luck on Monday after the debacle of trading away cornerstone Luke Dončić. The group now has another potential generational player it can build around, while also giving Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving help. Dallas is now in a great position moving forward.

My first thought when the Spurs got pick No. 2 was will Harper and De'Aaron Fox be able to co-exist in the backcourt? Harper is alone in Tier ll of draft prospects in this class, so it would be shocking to see anyone but Harper taken with this pick. Would the Spurs consider moving this pick for a superstar ... such as Giannis Antetokounmpo? Who knows. Regardless, the Spurs should take the best player on the board and figure out the rest later.

Harper is regarded as one of the top lead guards in the upcoming draft class. His size enables him to get to his spots, score virtually all over the court and get to the free-throw line after averaging 5.8 attempts per game with the Scarlet Knights.

The 19-year-old is considered the consensus No. 2 player in the draft this year. Though the Spurs have De'Aaron Fox and Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle in the backcourt, it'd be hard to see the organization pass on such a highly touted prospect like Harper.

The 76ers' move up to No. 3 was surprising. I thought it was more likely Philadelphia would fall out of the top-seven and have to give its pick to Oklahoma City than what transpired on Monday. The 76ers can go multiple directions here, but adding Bailey to a core of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Jared McCain and Joel Embiid would be mutually beneficial.

Bailey, who was listed at 6 feet, 10 inches at Rutgers, measured in at 6 feet, 7 1/2 inches barefoot this week at the draft combine. He was highly touted because of his ability to score at his size, but after coming in a bit shorter than expected, it is unclear how that could affect his draft stock.

The All-Big Ten third-team selection should still be considered a top-five pick, with his scoring instincts, offensive movement and feel for the game. The Hornets didn't have the lottery result they wanted, but the organization should still be able to add a potential cornerstone in Bailey to the roster.

One of my favorite potential fits in the draft is Edgecombe going to Charlotte. I'm a huge believer in the two-way upside Edgecombe has. He can be a true two-way star at the next level one day. Edgecombe improved his shot throughout the season and is one of the most athletic players in his draft class. Edgecombe next to LaMelo Ball would be fun to watch.

Edgecombe is viewed as one of the most athletic players in the draft class this year and was an offensive force when getting downhill, with his ability to create for himself and space the floor from beyond the arc. He also projects to be able to affect games at a high level on defense.

The Sixers may have emerged as the top draft-night winners outside of the Mavericks simply by being able to keep this pick after jumping up to No. 3. Edgecombe should fit well around the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain based on his overall skill set.