NBA Draft 2025: Round 1 Highlights
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft has concluded, showcasing a variety of players selected to fill the needs of different franchises across the league. Dallas Mavericks’ general manager Nico Harrison opted for a more conventional approach this year, avoiding any shocking moves in contrast to previous drafts. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets made the most of their opportunities by utilizing all their selections, illustrating a commitment to building depth and talent on their roster.
Notably, several players made headlines for their performances or decisions leading up to the draft. One particular draft prospect might have jeopardized their position by choosing to skip workouts, raising eyebrows among scouts and analysts. But the focus now shifts to how each team’s selection will impact the coming season.
Round 1 Player Selections
- Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (Forward, Duke)
- San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper (Guard, Rutgers)
- Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe (Wing, Baylor)
- Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel (Wing, Duke)
- Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey (Forward, Rutgers)
- Washington Wizards: Tre Johnson (Guard, Texas)
- New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears (Guard, Oklahoma)
- Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin (Guard, BYU)
- Toronto Raptors: Collin Murray-Boyles (Forward, South Carolina)
- Phoenix Suns (acquired from Houston Rockets): Khaman Maluach (Center, Duke)
- Memphis Grizzlies (acquired from Portland Trail Blazers): Cedric Coward (Wing, Washington State)
- Chicago Bulls: Noa Essengue (Forward, Ratiopharm Ulm, Germany)
- New Orleans Pelicans (acquired from Atlanta Hawks): Derik Queen (Center, Maryland)
- San Antonio Spurs (acquired from Atlanta Hawks): Carter Bryant (Forward, Arizona)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (acquired from Miami Heat): Thomas Sorber (Center, Georgetown)
- Portland Trail Blazers (acquired from Memphis Grizzlies): Hansen Yang (Center, Qingdao Eagles, China)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (acquired from Detroit Pistons): Joan Beringer (Center, Cedevita Olímpija, Slovenia)
- Utah Jazz (acquired from Washington Wizards): Walter Clayton Jr. (Guard, Florida)
- Brooklyn Nets (acquired from Milwaukee Bucks): Nolan Traoré (Guard, Saint Quentin, France)
- Miami Heat (acquired from Golden State Warriors): Kasparas Jakučionis (Guard, Illinois)
- Washington Wizards (acquired from Utah Jazz): Will Riley (Forward, Illinois)
- Brooklyn Nets (acquired from Atlanta Hawks): Drake Powell (Wing, North Carolina)
- Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans Pelicans): Asa Newell (Center, Georgia)
- Sacramento Kings (acquired from Oklahoma City Thunder): Nique Clifford (Forward, Colorado State)
- Orlando Magic (acquired from Denver Nuggets): Jase Richardson (Guard, Michigan State)
- Brooklyn Nets (acquired from New York Knicks): Ben Saraf (Guard, Ratiopharm Ulm, Germany)
- Brooklyn Nets (acquired from Houston Rockets): Danny Wolf (Center, Michigan)
- Boston Celtics: Hugo González (Wing, Real Madrid, Spain)
- Charlotte Hornets (acquired from Phoenix Suns): Liam McNeeley (Wing, Connecticut)
- Los Angeles Clippers (acquired from Oklahoma City Thunder): Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Center, Penn State)
Looking Ahead
The second round of the draft is on the horizon, featuring several teams looking to find hidden gems among the remaining prospects. With anticipation building, the draft continues to shape the future of the league as teams refine their rosters for the upcoming season.
