The Cooper Flagg era and future Aussie stars headline 2025 NBA Draft on ESPN – The 79th edition of the 2025 NBA Draft airs live on ESPN this Thursday June 26 at 10am AEST, as the next generation of NBA stars begin their careers with all eyes on Cooper Flagg and the four Australian rookies entered.
The Dallas Mavericks hold the opening pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after winning the NBA Draft lottery earlier this year.
Duke phenom Cooper Flagg is expected to be taken with the opening selection of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Set to make his NBA debut at 18 years old, Flagg will be positioned to make an immediate impact for the Mavericks.
He is considered a versatile two-way skill set providing a strong base for his professional journey.
San Antonio Spurs (second), Philadelphia 76ers (third), Charlotte Hornets (fourth) and Utah Jazz (fifth), Washington Wizards (six), New Orleans Pelicans (seven), Brooklyn Nets (eight), Toronto Raptors (nine) and Phoenix Suns (ten) complete the top ten of the first round.
Dylan Harper is considered the next best rookie on the draft board, and draft experts consider him a lock to go to San Antonio at pick two.
VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson and Khaman Maluach complete the expected names to be read among the opening picks in the 2025 NBA Draft.
There is also a considerable local presence with four Australians having entered the 2025 NBA Draft.
Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings), Tyrese Proctor (Duke), Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane Bullets) and Lachlan Olbrich (Illawarra Hawks) are expected to win selection in the second round.
Night one of the 2025 NBA Draft will air live on ESPN from 9am AEST on Thursday June 26, with day two following at 10am AEST on Friday June 27.
Malika Andrews will host ESPN’s coverage with analysts Jay Bilas, Kendrick Perkins and Andraya Carter on the main set.
Additionally, Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania will contribute breaking news updates as he makes his NBA Draft debut with ESPN. Front Office Insider Bobby Marks and NBA Draft analyst and international expert Jonathan Givony will provide insight into each team’s approach and strategy for
this year’s event.
Malika Andrews will be joined by analysts Jay Bilas, Kendrick Perkins and Bob Myers and reporter Monica McNutt. Additionally, Shams Charania, Bobby Marks, Jonathan Givony and senior NBA writer Brian Windhorst will contribute to ESPN’s night two coverage.
ESPN.com is also providing in-depth coverage of the NBA Draft on its dedicated section.
2025 NBA Draft on ESPN
Thursday June 26
9am AEST, 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN
10am AEST, 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN
Friday June 27
10am AEST, 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN
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The Cooper Flagg era and future Aussie stars headline 2025 NBA Draft on ESPN
