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Round 1 of the 2025 NBA draft begins Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN .
The Dallas Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg , the first of three Duke players selected, with the No. 1 pick.
The Miami Heat landed a potential franchise point guard in the first round.
The Utah Jazz selected a 7 -footer Ace Bailey at No. 5.
Thomas Sorber is a fit that makes a ton of sense for the Thunder at No. 15.
Dr. Jakionis Beringer 's long-term outlook for the Minnesota Timberwolves is uncertain.
The Magic traded for Desmond Bane and Jase Richardson to help the Orlando Magic.
Cooper Flagg should be the Rookie of the Year frontrunner for Dallas .
New Orleans traded up to Atlanta for a 2026 unprotected first -round pick.
The Nets used all five picks in the lottery, including one of the one -and-done prospects.
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