Today is the day in which teams will find out their place in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Thirteen teams will have representatives on stage in Chicago as the picks are revealed.
It’s widely expected that whoever lands the No. 1 pick will select Duke’s Cooper Flagg, the standout from Newport, Maine.
Here’s a look at who will represent each team, from front office members to coaches to current players, along with their odds of landing the top pick.
2025 NBA Draft Lottery Representatives for Each Team
Utah Jazz: Co-Owner Ashley Smith
The Utah Jazz finished the regular season with a 17-65 record and hold a 14% chance at the No. 1 pick. Utah has plenty of young talent, but none with the superstar ceiling of Cooper Flagg if they land him.
Washington Wizards: Guard Bub Carrington
The Washington Wizards ended the season 18-64 and also have a 14% shot at the top pick. Bub Carrington, who will represent the team, had an impressive rookie year, showing flashes of star potential.
Charlotte Hornets: Head Coach Charles Lee
The Charlotte Hornets also have a 14% chance at the first pick after finishing 19-63. The Hornets are hoping to pair Flagg with former top picks LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
New Orleans Pelicans: Forward Zion Williamson
The New Orleans Pelicans finished an injury-riddled season at 21-61, giving them a 12.5% chance at the top pick. Zion Williamson, the franchise’s star, will be in attendance, hoping for a major reset.
Philadelphia 76ers: Guard Jared McCain
The Philadelphia 76ers had high hopes this year with Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid, but the trio only played 15 games together due to injuries. Philadelphia finished 24-58 and holds a 10.5% chance to win the lottery.
Brooklyn Nets: Head Coach Jordi Fernández
The Brooklyn Nets went 26-56 and have a 9% shot at the top pick. Brooklyn believes it has found its coach of the future in Jordi Fernández, who will represent the team on stage.
San Antonio Spurs: Head Coach Mitch Johnson
With Gregg Popovich stepping down, Mitch Johnson led the San Antonio Spurs to a 34-48 record. San Antonio has a 6% chance at the No. 1 pick to pair with rising star Victor Wembanyama.
Houston Rockets: Franchise Legend Hakeem Olajuwon
Two-time NBA champion Hakeem Olajuwon will represent the Houston Rockets, who finished as the No. 2 seed in the West before falling to the Golden State Warriors in the first round. Nevertheless, they hold the draft rights to the Phoenix Suns’ first-round selection and have a 3.8% chance to land the top pick.
Portland Trail Blazers: Forward Toumani Camara
The Portland Trail Blazers wrapped up the regular season at 36-46. With young talent like Toumani Camara, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe, the Blazers will look to add more firepower if they win the No. 1 pick (3.7% odds).
Dallas Mavericks: Former Player Rolando Blackman
Rolando Blackman, the No. 9 pick in 1981, spent 11 seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and had his No. 22 jersey retired in 2000. The Mavericks are looking to build around Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis, and hopefully, a healthier roster next season. Dallas’ lottery odds are low, but tonight could change everything.
Chicago Bulls: Forward Matas Buzelis
The Chicago Bulls went 39-43 last season and earned a spot in the play-in tournament but lost to the Miami Heat. Still, with Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Coby White, the Bulls have a foundation. Now, they’ll be hoping for a bit of lottery luck.
