2025 NBA Draft
- Jun 25, 2025, New York, USA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) will host the 79th edition of the NBA Draft this June.
Rounds one and two will be spread across two nights, with various rising talents, such as college and international basketball players, getting a shot at the big league.
If you cannot wait to see who will enter the NBA and the teams they will play for next season, you will not want to miss a second of the event.
Continue reading to learn more about the 2025 NBA draft, including its date, location, player eligibility, broadcasting details, and more.
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When is the 2025 NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft 2025 will take place over two rounds. The first round will be held on June 25, 2025. The second round will occur the next day on June 26, 2025.
Where Will It Take Place?
Rounds one and two of the 2025 NBA Draft will be hosted at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
How Many Picks Are in the Draft?
While the NBA draft typically features 60 picks, it will have 59 picks this year, as the New York Knicks lost their second-round pick following their 2022 free agency violation.
How Long Will the Second-Round Picks Be?
The 2025 NBA draft will have four minutes between the second-round picks, which is the time change introduced in the 2024 draft.
Who is Eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft?
For a basketball player to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, they must:
- Be a minimum of 19 years old during the draft’s calendar year (this year’s draft picks must have been born on or before December 31, 2006)
- Not have signed a contract with an agent or a professional basketball team outside of the NBA.
Who is Expected to be the First Overall Pick?
BEO betting odds are showing that Cooper Flagg is likely to be the first overall pick in the NBA draft.
However, he faces tough competition from Dylan Harper, Airious “Ace” Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, and Kasparas Jakucionis, as they are likely to be sought-after by various NBA teams.
The draft will feature other fantastic basketball players who could surprise by becoming the first overall pick, such as Tre Johnson, Derik Queen, Nolan Traore, and Liam McNeeley, to name a few players.
What is the Early Entry Deadline?
The early entry deadline for the 2025 NBA Draft is April 26, 2025, at 11.59 pm ET.
When is the NBA Draft Combine?
The NBA Draft Combine will be held from May 11 to 18, 2025.
When is the NBA Draft Lottery?
The NBA Draft Lottery will be presented by State Farm on May 12, 2025, in Chicago. It is held to determine the order of selection for the 2025 NBA Draft, shaping the top four picks this year.
Who is Eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery?
The 14 teams who missed out on the NBA playoffs will automatically be eligible for the NBA Draft lottery. However, fans must wait until the 2024-25 season is over for the final odds to be confirmed, and tie breaks must be settled between the basketball teams with joint season records.
When is the Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline?
Players have until June 15, 2025, at 5 pm ET to withdraw from NBA Early Entry.
Where Can I Watch the 2025 NBA Draft?
You can watch round one of the 2025 NBA Draft on ESPN, the ESPN app, or ABC.
