Mavericks Win Lottery, Raptors Pursue Durant Trade

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft lottery despite having just a 1.8% chance and are expected to select top prospect Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick, while the San Antonio Spurs hold the second pick and are reportedly interested in Dylan Harper. The NBA draft is seen as unpredictable beyond the top two selections, with NIL rights influencing the available talent and international player participation. The Memphis Grizzlies have enhanced their draft position, owning the 16th pick and several future first-rounders after a trade with the Orlando Magic. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors are actively pursuing a trade for Kevin Durant and are willing to offer RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley, potentially including Jakob Poeltl and the No. 9 pick, although Durant has not listed Toronto as a preferred destination. These developments are significantly shaping team strategies ahead of the June 25 draft.