The NBA Draft Lottery isn't rigged but it sure does come up with some of the most convenient miracles you'll ever see.

Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery was arguably one of the most surprising in history leading up to a draft with one of the better classes this decade, highlighted by the Dallas Mavericks getting the No.

It would be easier to be hopeful about the Sixers’ prospects with this draft’s prospects if they had a history of making smart decisions when at the mercy of those pingpong balls.

“I think the pope should be focusing on the Bulls because they’ve got the [NBA Draft] lottery,” Counsell said. “First pick in the lottery and getting Cooper Flagg is what the pope should focus on – for Chicago sports fans.”

On Wednesday and Thursday, players will take part in team interviews, media availability and hit the court for scrimmages and games. All invited players are required to attend and participate in the combine,

The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and a chance to draft Duke phenom Cooper Flagg. Here are the full 2025 NBA Draft Lottery results for the first 14 picks. The Cooper Flagg sweepstakes resulted in a stunner.