2025 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Projecting all 59 picks with one week remaining

The NBA Draft is now one week away, with the intel starting to flow on the potential picks and trades which could shape how Wednesday goes from start to finish. While there is plenty shuffling left to do, it is time for the latest mock draft to project all 59 picks.

The deadline has now come and gone for international prospects to remove their name from the NBA Draft class, meaning the field of prospects is now final. Without a major shift in the pool of potential first-round players, the names should look familiar.

As NBA teams continue the process of evaluating talent and building the blueprint of their roster, a massive trade has already shifted the landscape of the offseason. The NBA Draft saw residual changes when picks changed hands.

1. Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg, Duke

The Dallas Mavericks benefit from the luck of the NBA Draft lottery, jumping to No. 1 with a chance to reshape the future of the franchise fresh off the Luka Doncic trade. While there are moves left to make around the roster, there should be no consideration for deals involving this pick.

Cooper Flagg has pulled away from the field as the top prospect, leaving no doubt he will go No. 1 overall on draft night. His incredible defensive traits which transcend the position he plays were on display in bursts throughout his time at Duke, and he continued to make strides on the offensive end. Continued growth as a shooter ultimately has him among the top young players in the sport.

Read more on Cooper Flagg here.

2. San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper, Rutgers

The San Antonio Spurs do not necessarily need Dylan Harper with their current core, but with a clear tier break only a homerun trade offer could move them off it. Without clarity on a Giannis Antetokounmpo market, it appears safe to pencil them into making the selection and figuring it out from there.

Dylan Harper shows off the kind of traits which are hard to bet against, boasting great size as a lead guard with scoring punch to complement his facilitation. The team’s ups and downs, mixed with injuries at Rutgers kept him from moving into elite prospect conversations but did nothing to dissuade interest. He is the clear second prospect in the draft class.

Read more on Dylan Harper here.

3. Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor

The Philadelphia 76ers should be open for business as they look to add veteran help to a roster they hope will bounce back into championship contention next season. The greatest challenge to a trade might be the flat nature of the prospects in this range.

VJ Edgecombe comes into the NBA Draft as an intriguing wing prospect, brining great length for his size. Among the best two-way players in the class already, his lack of projection needed should intrigue plenty teams hoping he can keep his baseline value while adding to the flashes he has showed throughout his career of stardom.

Read more on VJ Edgecombe here.

4. Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel, Duke

The Charlotte Hornets need to add more talent to the roster if they want to rise off the bottom of the standings, but also need to prioritize a culture shift. Finding a player who can fit with the current core within those boundaries should be the priority.

Kon Knueppel added value during his freshman season at Duke, not only by playing the sidekick role to Cooper Flagg, but by dispelling common assumptions about his game. While he is not a top-end athlete, he held up on defense with promise he can bring value on that end. His biggest asset is of course the 3-point shot, but upside getting to the basket moves him up the board.

Read more on Kon Knueppel here.

5. Utah Jazz: Tre Johnson, Texas

The Utah Jazz have options this offseason as they decide between a next step in the rebuild or a fire sale. Whether they hit reset or build toward success, they need consistent play from the guard position, particularly on the ball.

Tre Johnson has been a polarizing prospect throughout the evaluation process, but his combination of size and scoring punch have brought him closer to the top of the board. The ability to continue his upward trajectory as an offensive playmaker, as well as promise he could improve on defense, provide the type of star outcomes worthy of a high pick.

Read more on Tre Johnson here.

6. Washington Wizards: Ace Bailey, Rutgers

The Washington Wizards remain in talent acquisition mode as they look to rebuild, stacking talented prospects with a group of veterans left on the roster to guide them. Positional fit is not a priority here, although they have a collection of on-ball guards who will develop best without splitting reps.

Ace Bailey has run away with the title of most polarizing prospect in the NBA Draft this season, with a huge gulf in opinions. The shot-making ability is undoubted, but questions about his overall efficiency and ability to play within the construct of most professional schemes leave some worried. While there is a tempting upside, there is also a floor which losers the overall value.

Read more on Ace Bailey here.

7. New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma

The direction of the New Orleans Pelicans remains up in the air as reports fluctuate on the new front office. They could be an active team throughout the next several months reshaping the roster, which gives them plenty directions in the NBA Draft.

Jeremiah Fears built up quite the highlight reel during the early portion of the college season, but struggled in a big way after the calendar turned. In efficiency has plagued his game at times, between missed shots and turnovers. However, between the athletic flashes and his young age, there is plenty promise he can grow into the game and become a force.

Read more on Jeremiah Fears here.

8. Brooklyn Nets: Khaman Maluach, Duke

The Brooklyn Nets control the offseason in a lot of ways with their cap space, serving as a pivotal piece in many potential trades with their flexibility. As they accumulate assets, adding the most talented player left on the board with each of their draft picks should be a priority.

Khaman Maluach brings intrigue given his size and athletic traits on display at Duke, paired with promise he can stretch the floor. While it has not been on display publicly, his ability to sell teams on pick-and-pop upside could shoot his value up in the final month. Meanwhile, rim protection and rim-running still provide him plenty value to offer.

9. Toronto Raptors: Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois

The Toronto Raptors have signaled that they want to make some noise this offseason, even if the path to contention remains murky. Given the collection of players rumored to be available, adding depth behind those positions could make the difference in building a competitive roster.

Noa Essengue is an analytics darling with his ability to produce defensively in Europe, while getting high-efficiency looks on offense. Currently best suited around the rim, the ability to develop consistency on the perimeter will be a major key to his growth. Big performances late in the season have him on the rise, building even more hope he can unlock his potential.

Read more on Noa Essengue here.

10. Houston Rockets*: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina

The Houston Rockets come off a season where they earned the 2-seed in the Western Conference, making this pick a valuable asset in potential deals. If they cannot swing a deal by draft day, they have also developed a clear architype to narrow down prospects.

Collin Murray-Boyles has drawn some big comparisons throughout the draft process, and is among the most interesting players to project and predict his value. He immediately enters the league as a versatile and disruptive defender capable of guarding many positions at a high level. The concern is his offensive package, which leaves much to be desired unless he develops a perimeter jumpshot.

Read more on Collin Murray-Boyles here.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Carter Bryant, Arizona

The Portland Trail Blazers showed plenty signs late last season that they are ready to move forward from rebuilding team to playoff candidate. Finding the right fit with the roster without sacrificing future potential should remain a priority as they figure out which players to commit to long-term.

Kasparas Jakucionis brings great size and ability to fill the box score in multiple categories while handling the ball. Turnover concerns paired with a streaky shot have dropped his stock from its highest point, but teams able to use him in on-ball and off-ball reps early in his career will likely get the most out of his skillset.

12. Chicago Bulls: Derik Queen, Maryland

The Chicago Bulls remain in no-mans-land in the NBA, leaving them to plan for the future with remanence of the past left on the roster. Replacing the aging core with players who fit the system seems the most likely path forward.

Derik Queen has a wide range depending on the team, which comes as no surprise given his unique skillset. The offensive package is impressive to say the least, with footwork and shot-making ability from the center position. Age – even as a freshman – and the need to build sets around him limit the market. Meanwhile, to convince teams to overhaul things to his benefit, more defense is needed.

Read more on Derik Queen here.

13. Atlanta Hawks*: Joan Beringer, France

The Atlanta Hawks sit at an interesting crossroads, having spent the last several seasons building the best lineup to complement Trae Young. Firing the front office for new leadership puts the plan in question after seemingly positive steps in the right direction.

Joan Beringer is an athletic big who has performed well in Europe this season. He will not be mistaken for a floor-spacing center anytime soon, but has good value as a rim-runner and rebounding force capable of working the pick-and-roll. His stock has a wide range, depending largely on the type of offense interested teams want to run.

Read more on Joan Beringer here.

14. San Antonio Spurs*: Noa Essengue, France

The second bite at the apple for the San Antonio Spurs could be the best landing spot for teams looking to trade back into the lottery when a prospect inevitably falls. Whether they keep the pick to select that player themselves or move it in a bigger deal remains to be seen.

Carter Bryant is a player who proves that traits matter in draft conversation, along with the ability to fill a role. While he did not star in his freshman season, he delivered what was asked off the bench and showcased a baseline value which many NBA teams value for the position. Upside is also present for one of the youngest wings in class.

Picks 15-30

15. Oklahoma City Thunder*: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown
16. Memphis Grizzlies*: Cedric Coward, Washington State
17. Minnesota Timberwolves*:  Danny Wolf, Michigan
18. Washington Wizards*: Egor Demin, BYU
19. Brooklyn Nets*: Nolan Traore, France
20. Miami Heat*: Jase Richardson, Michigan State
21. Utah Jazz*: Asa Newell, Georgia
22. Atlanta Hawks: Hugo Gonzalez, Spain (read more)
23. New Orleans Pelicans*: Walter Clayton, Florida
24. Oklahoma City Thunder*: Nique Clifford, Colorado State
25. Orlando Magic*: Liam McNeeley, UConn
26. Brooklyn Nets*: Will Riley, Illinois
27. Brooklyn Nets*: Ben Saraf, Israel
28. Boston Celtics: Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
29. Phoenix Suns*: Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph’s
30. Los Angeles Clippers*: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton

2nd round

31. Minnesota Timberwolves*: Noah Penda, France
32. Boston Celtics*: Tyrese Proctor, Duke
33. Charlotte Hornets: Drake Powell, North Carolina
34. Charlotte Hornets*: Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Penn State
35. Philadelphia 76ers: Alex Toohey, Australia (read more)
36. Brooklyn Nets: Adou Thiero, Arkansas
37. Detroit Pistons*: John Tonje, Wisconsin
38. San Antonio Spurs: Sion James, Duke
39. Toronto Raptors*: Rocco Zikarsky, Australia (read more)
40. Washington Wizards*: Chaz Lanier, Tennessee (read more)
41. Golden State Warriors*: Johni Broome, Auburn (read more)
42. Sacramento Kings*: Hansen Yang, China
43. Utah Jazz*: Dink Pate, G-League
44. Oklahoma City Thunder*: Bogoljub Markovic, Serbia (read more)
45. Chicago Bulls:*: Kam Jones, Marquette
46. Orlando Magic: Alijah Martin, Florida (read more)
47. Milwaukee Bucks*: Javon Small, West Virginia
48. Memphis Grizzlies*: Jamir Watkins, Florida State
49. Cleveland Cavaliers*: Max Shulga, VCU
50. New York Knicks*: Brice Williams, Nebraska
51. Los Angeles Clippers*: Lachlan Olbrich, Australia
52. Phoenix Suns*: Koby Brea, Kentucky
53. Utah Jazz*: Eric Dixon, Villanova
54. Indiana Pacers: Ryan Nembhard, Gonzaga
55. Los Angeles Lakers: Tamar Bates, Missouri
56. New York Knicks: FORFEITED
57. Memphis Grizzlies*: Brooks Barnhizer, Northwestern
58. Orlando Magic*: Vlad Goldin, Michigan
59. Cleveland Cavaliers*: Amari Williams, Kentucky
60. Houston Rockets*: Chucky Hepburn, Louisville