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The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions

13 hours ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony |Jeremy Woo

The 2025 NBA draft is a wrap, with Cooper Flagg (No. 1 to the Dallas Mavericks) and Dylan Harper (No. 2 to the San Antonio Spurs) the headliners of what turned out to be a first round full of twists. Ace Bailey came off the board at No. 5 to the Utah Jazz, a team that wasn't one of his planned destinations, but could be an excellent landing spot.
Ace Bailey plans to report to Jazz Saturday, team says

1 day ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony

Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in Wednesday's NBA Draft, plans to report to the Utah Jazz as expected Saturday, a team representative told ESPN on Friday. "We've had good communication with Ace Bailey and his representatives," a Jazz representative told ESPN. "We feel good about everything. Ace and his family are coming to Utah tomorrow.
Sources -- Masai Ujiri out as Vice Chairman, President of Raptors

1 day ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony |Tim Bontemps

Masai Ujiri is out as Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania. The Raptors are expected to conduct a full search for the next president of basketball operations, sources added. His departure comes a day after the conclusion of the NBA's draft and just before free agency begins on Monday. The Raptors went 30-52 this past season and missed the postseason for the third straight year.
Who rises to No. 1 in our 2026 NBA mock draft? Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer and Ament are all in the mix

1 day ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony |Jeremy Woo

With Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe and the rest of the 2025 class off to the NBA, we can shift our attention to the 2026 draft. We've been scouting these players for quite some time, publishing our first mock draft in February. And there's considerable excitement around the top of the 2026 class, with some league executives saying that the top five has historic star power. Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Nate Ament are potential franchise-caliber players.
Rasheer Fleming goes to Suns at No. 31 as 2025 NBA draft resumes

2 days ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony |Tim Bontemps

The Phoenix Suns opened the second round of the 2025 NBA draft by taking Rasheer Fleming after agreeing to acquire the pick earlier Thursday from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves still made the No. 31 pick, which Phoenix agreed to acquire in exchange for the No. 36 pick and two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources - Ace Bailey's reps told team in top five not to pick him - ESPN

2 days ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony |Tim Bontemps

NEW YORK -- Leading up to the NBA draft, Ace Bailey's representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five they didn't want that team to select the Rutgers wing, and that he wouldn't report if they did, sources told ESPN.
Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen and other former Montverde Academy stars' path led them to NBA draft

2 days ago | espn.com | Jason Jordan

Of the 24 players mingling in the NBA draft's exclusive green room at the Barclays Center on Wednesday night, four had no problem making friends. Editor's PicksFrom Cooper Flagg to Derik Queen: Montverde Academy impacting men's NCAA tournamentCooper Flagg, Derik Queen, Asa Newell and Liam McNeeley were all smiles, greeting each other with customized handshakes no doubt originating from their high school playing days at Montverde (Florida) Academy.
Man City's Éderson shuts down exit talk: 'My head is here'

2 days ago | espn.com | Rob Dawson

Éderson has committed his future to Manchester City and insists he intends to stay at the Etihad Stadium next season. The Brazilian was linked with a move away 12 months ago amid interest from Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old eventually stayed at City, although suggestions that Saudi Pro League clubs could return this summer have prompted the goalkeeper to clarify where he'll play next season. "My head is here," Éderson said, when asked about his future. "It stays with City.
Round 2 mock: What we're hearing before the second night of the 2025 NBA draft

2 days ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony |Jeremy Woo

The second round of the 2025 NBA draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday on ESPN. Day 1 featured Duke phenom Cooper Flagg at the top of the board to the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans trading up to No. 13 to take Maryland center Derik Queen, along with several interesting picks and trades throughout. What's in store for Day 2? Let's talk through the biggest questions heading into Round 2 and project picks Nos. 31 through 59 with an updated mock draft.
Winners, surprises and big questions from Round 1 of the NBA draft: Which teams fared well?

2 days ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony

Round 1 of the 2025 NBA draft on Wednesday began with Cooper Flagg, the first of three Duke players selected, being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 pick. And it ended with the LA Clippers drafting center Yanic Konan Niederhauser with pick No. 30. There were winners and surprises, such as the Utah Jazz selecting Rutgers guard Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick and the Phoenix Suns landing the top-ranked center in Duke's Khaman Maluach at No. 10.