When Is the NBA Draft Lottery in 2025?

NBA Ball Rack during the 2011 NBA Draft.
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  • The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is May 12.
  • The NBA Draft Lottery is in Chicago.
  • The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA Draft Lottery last year.

Many talented prospects are expected to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, including Duke’s Cooper Flagg, Rutgers’ Ace Bailey, Rutgers’ Dylan Harper, Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe, and Illinois’ Kasparas Jakučionis.

Although a team’s objective is to win games and maximize their NBA championship odds, some of the worst teams in the league this season will at least have a chance to select a potential franchise-changing star.

With that in mind, when is the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery? Let’s find out.

When Is the NBA Draft Lottery in 2025?

The NBA Draft Lottery in 2025 is May 12.

Where Is the NBA Draft Lottery?

The NBA Draft Lottery is in Chicago.

Who Has the First Pick in the 2025 NBA Draft?

The top candidates for the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft are the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and Portland Trail Blazers.

Who Won the NBA Draft Lottery Last Year?

The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA Draft Lottery last year and selected Zaccharie Risacher as the first overall pick.

The Hawks had just 3% odds after finishing with a 36-46 record, good for the ninth-worst record in the league.

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Sameer Kumar

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Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.

Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.