NBA draft lottery odds set as Jazz, Wizards and Hornets share top chance
The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets each have a 14% chance at the No. 1 pick as the lottery odds are locked, while the playoffs see the Knicks and Nuggets leading their series.
Key points
- The Jazz, Wizards and Hornets each hold 14% odds for the No. 1 draft pick.
- Cooper Flagg, a Duke freshman, is widely projected as the top overall selection.
- The Phoenix Suns have the ninth-best odds but will trade their pick to Houston.
- The Knicks lead the Pistons 1‑0 in the Eastern Conference series.
- The Nuggets lead the Lakers 1‑0 in the Western Conference series.
The countdown to the NBA Draft Lottery is officially on, with tiebreakers now settled and teams anxiously awaiting their fate on May. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets each hold 14% odds to claim the coveted No. 1 pick, with the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers close behind. This year’s draft is headlined by Duke sensation Cooper Flagg, widely projected as the top overall selection, alongside elite prospects Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey.
Tiebreakers decided this week have shuffled the draft order, giving the Phoenix Suns the ninth-best lottery odds—though their pick is set to go to Houston—while Dallas edges out Chicago for the 11th spot. The full lottery lineup is now locked, but the final order will hinge on the results of the upcoming lottery draw.
Meanwhile, the NBA playoffs continue to heat up. Today’s schedule features the Detroit Pistons visiting the New York Knicks for Game in the East, with the Knicks holding a 1-0 series lead. Later, the LA Lakers face the Denver Nuggets in Game of their West matchup, with Denver also up 1-0.
With playoff intensity rising and draft stakes at an all-time high, fans are left wondering: Which franchise will land the next superstar, and how will tonight’s games shape the future of the league? The suspense is just beginning.
Your questions, answered
What are the odds for the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft lottery?
The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets each have a 14% chance to land the No. 1 pick.
Who is the projected top prospect for the 2025 NBA draft?
Duke forward Cooper Flagg is widely projected as the top overall selection.
Which teams are leading their playoff series today?
The New York Knicks lead the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets lead the Los Angeles Lakers, each up 1‑0.
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