The 2025 NBA Draft has begun with 13 players receiving formal invitations to attend the event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, including Duke star Copper Flagg, the presumed No. 1 overall pick. Other invitees include Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and Tre Johnson, with 11 more invitations expected soon; nine of the invited players are projected as lottery picks. The Dallas Mavericks, who won the draft lottery with a 1.8% chance, are anticipated to select Flagg first overall on June 25, following his standout season averaging 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds.
