[ESPN] NBA选秀资产排名 - 所有30支球队的选秀权盘点

By Bobby Marks, Jeremy Woo | ESPN, 2025-05-02 20:00:00

由生成式人工智能翻译,译文内容可能不准确或不完整,以原文为准。

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哪些NBA球队掌控着选秀大会——无论是在六月还是在未来七个赛季?

对于像俄克拉荷马城雷霆和休斯顿火箭这样的季后赛球队来说,这些令人羡慕的选秀权可以用来加强已经证明了自己实力的球队阵容——无论是增加深度还是通过交易增加一名球星。

犹他爵士、华盛顿奇才和夏洛特黄蜂这样的垫底球队则希望获得一些乐透抽签的好运,并有机会选到预计的状元秀库珀·弗拉格(Cooper Flagg)。

而像洛杉矶湖人、密尔沃基雄鹿和丹佛掘金这样的球队,可能无法在这个休赛期通过选秀为他们的阵容增加显著的帮助。

让我们来分析一下所有30支球队的未来资产,以及他们在2025年6月25日至26日在布鲁克林举行的选秀大会上可能采取的策略。

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1. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第15顺位(来自迈阿密),第25顺位(来自洛杉矶快船)
  • 次轮:第44顺位(来自亚特兰大)

雷霆拥有两个首轮选秀权,并且有可能在乐透抽签夜获得第三个。费城76人队的选秀权是前六顺位保护的,目前在赔率榜上排名第五,如果它下降多个顺位,将会转移到俄克拉荷马城。无论是否发生这种情况,仍然存在整合的问题,因为雷霆目前有15名球员在合同期内进入休赛期,并且需要创造空间来保留他们所做的任何选秀权。考虑到这一点,预计雷霆将像往常一样在选秀大会前后保持活跃,因为他们会在增加更多年轻人才与做出更大范围的阵容决策之间取得平衡。总经理萨姆·普雷斯蒂(Sam Presti)让球队的处境非常有利,这些终归是幸福的烦恼。 – Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 13

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 来自洛杉矶快船的无保护选秀权(2026年)
  • 来自休斯顿的前四顺位保护选秀权(2026年)
  • 来自犹他的前八顺位保护选秀权(2026年)
  • 来自费城的前四顺位保护选秀权(2026年和2027年)
  • 来自丹佛的前五顺位保护选秀权(2027年,2028年也是前五顺位保护)
  • 来自丹佛的前五顺位保护选秀权(2029年,如果2027年首次转让,2030年也是前五顺位保护,如果2028年首次转让)
  • 互换权:洛杉矶快船(2027年)
  • 互换权:休斯顿(2025年,前十顺位保护)
  • 互换权:达拉斯(2028年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 10

未来次轮选秀权: 17

未来送出的首轮选秀权: 无

*备注 *

  • 在2026年,俄克拉荷马城拥有自身、休斯顿(如果排名第5-30位)和洛杉矶快船三个顺位最高的选秀权。这三个首轮选秀权中顺位最低的将给费城。
  • 在2027年,雷霆可以将自身和丹佛(如果排名第6-30位)中顺位较高的选秀权与洛杉矶快船互换。

2. 布鲁克林篮网

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第6顺位,第19顺位(来自密尔沃基),第26顺位(来自纽约),第27顺位(来自休斯顿)
  • 次轮:第36顺位

重建中的篮网队进入选秀季,拥有联盟最高的五个前40顺位选秀权。他们还拥有最多的薪资空间,创造了重塑阵容的机会。从逻辑上讲,很难看到他们保留五个新秀,他们还可以通过整合一些首轮选秀权来腾出额外的薪资空间。在阵容方面,布鲁克林可以在外线寻求帮助,但考虑到其局势的流动性以及阵容中缺乏明显的长期基石,应该专注于增加人才,而不管需求如何。一些乐透抽签的好运可能会有很大帮助。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 12

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 来自纽约的三个无保护选秀权(2027年、2029年和2031年)
  • 来自费城的前八顺位保护选秀权(2027年或2028年)
  • 达拉斯、菲尼克斯和休斯顿中顺位最低的选秀权(2029年)
  • 互换权:菲尼克斯或纽约(2028年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 9

未来次轮选秀权: 15

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 与休斯顿的互换权(2027年)

3. 犹他爵士

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第1顺位,第21顺位(来自明尼苏达)
  • 次轮:第42/43顺位(来自达拉斯),第53顺位(来自洛杉矶快船)

爵士队在乐透抽签中排名第一,并且将在5月12日屏住呼吸,因为他们希望获得一位可以帮助球队凝聚在一起的球星。如果是库珀·弗拉格或迪伦·哈珀(Dylan Harper),那么决策过程将比他们必须在选秀顺位靠后的情况下进行选择要简单得多。爵士队已经收集了一些有趣的年轻人才,但仍然缺乏一个顶级的潜力球员来支撑他们的重建。犹他队在最近几个赛季中非常有耐心,并且可能希望在预计2026年选秀大会前几顺位很强的情况下再次参加乐透抽签——他们有时间来帮助培养一个更原始的潜力球员,比如VJ·埃奇科姆(VJ Edgecombe)或艾斯·贝利(Ace Bailey)——但跌出前四名将是一个重大的挫折。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 10

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 自身、克利夫兰、明尼苏达中顺位最高的两个选秀权(2027年)
  • 自身、克利夫兰、明尼苏达中顺位最高的两个选秀权(如果排名第6-30位;2029年)
  • 来自洛杉矶湖人的前四顺位保护选秀权(2027年)
  • 来自菲尼克斯的无保护首轮选秀权(2031年)
  • 互换权:明尼苏达或克利夫兰(2026年)和克利夫兰(2028年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 7

未来次轮选秀权: 7

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 前八顺位保护,送至俄克拉荷马城(2026年,否则为2028年次轮选秀权)

4. 休斯顿火箭

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第9顺位(来自菲尼克斯)
  • 次轮:第59顺位(来自俄克拉荷马城)

菲尼克斯在2024-25赛季的挣扎是休斯顿的收获,火箭队拥有太阳队的选秀权互换权,并获得了一个预计的前十顺位选秀权,以增加他们在取得52胜赛季后的核心阵容。如果里德·谢泼德(Reed Sheppard)本赛季的角色有限是一个指标,那么火箭队的深度和质量意味着他们所选的球员不一定需要在主教练伊梅·乌度卡(Ime Udoka)的带领下出场。尽管最终需要进行一些阵容整合,但火箭队的处境非常有利,他们既拥有未来的选秀资本,又拥有新兴的年轻人才。这一切都表明,休斯顿可以随心所欲地利用这个选秀权,无论是选择潜力最大的球员(正如火箭队经常做的那样),还是将其用作交易筹码,以使球队更接近争夺冠军。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 9

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 来自菲尼克斯的无保护首轮选秀权(2027年)
  • 自身、达拉斯和菲尼克斯中顺位较高的两个首轮选秀权(2029年)
  • 与布鲁克林的首轮互换权(2027年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 5

未来次轮选秀权: 7

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 前四顺位保护,送至俄克拉荷马城(2026年)

5. 夏洛特黄蜂

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第3顺位
  • 次轮:第33顺位,第34顺位(来自新奥尔良)

夏洛特的主要重点将是锁定其乐透选秀权,该选秀权不会低于第七顺位。球队仍然距离始终如一地争夺季后赛席位还有一段距离,目前正处于积累资产的模式,去年选择蒂贾尼·萨劳恩(Tidjane Salaun)表明了管理层愿意在选秀初期做出发展选择。拉梅洛·鲍尔(LaMelo Ball)和布兰登·米勒(Brandon Miller)仍然是球队前进的中心,但黄蜂队仍然应该专注于增加最好的长期人才,而不是过于关注阵容的契合度。迪伦·哈珀或艾斯·贝利这样的球员可能会与鲍尔或米勒产生潜在的重复,这可能会导致一些有趣的选择,具体取决于夏洛特在乐透抽签中的顺位。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 10

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 菲尼克斯、华盛顿中顺位最低的选秀权(如果华盛顿排名第1-8位)
  • 奥兰多和孟菲斯(2026年)
  • 来自迈阿密的前14顺位保护首轮选秀权(2027年;2028年无保护)
  • 来自达拉斯的前两顺位保护首轮选秀权(2027年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 7

未来次轮选秀权: 11

未来送出的首轮选秀权: 无


6. 华盛顿奇才

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第2顺位,第18顺位(来自孟菲斯)
  • 次轮:第40顺位(来自菲尼克斯)

在迈克尔·温格(Michael Winger)和威尔·道金斯(Will Dawkins)的领导下,奇才队继续遵循雷霆式的蓝图,大力引进人才,给他们的新秀大量的上场时间,并在交易中积累尽可能多的未来资本。华盛顿队从他们2024年的选秀球员亚历克斯·萨尔(Alex Sarr)、布布·卡林顿(Bub Carrington)和基肖恩·乔治(Kyshawn George)身上看到了积极的迹象,但如果奇才队在乐透抽签中运气好,他们可能会非常需要库珀·弗拉格或迪伦·哈珀这样的球星。如果他们的选秀顺位较低,那么决策会变得更加复杂。无论如何,华盛顿队似乎已经准备好进行一场长期的重建,并计划在未来的赛季中再次在乐透抽签中进行一次或两次尝试。但5月12日取得一个好结果将大大加强其短期和长期地位。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 9

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 俄克拉荷马城、休斯顿(如果排名第5-30位)和洛杉矶快船(2026年)中顺位较低的选秀权
  • 与密尔沃基的互换权(2028年)
  • 波特兰、波士顿、密尔沃基中顺位第二高的选秀权(2029年)
  • 来自金州勇士的前20顺位保护首轮选秀权(2030年,否则为2030年次轮选秀权)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 6

未来次轮选秀权: 14

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 前八顺位保护,送至纽约(2026年,否则为2026年和2027年次轮选秀权)

7. 底特律活塞

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:无
  • 次轮:第37顺位(来自多伦多)

在底特律意外闯入季后赛后,其受保护的首轮选秀权被转让给了明尼苏达。活塞队在本届选秀大会中只有一个选秀权,一个他们可以在标准合同中可行地保留的次轮选秀权,这使得他们更有吸引力,可以作为选秀前试训候选人的目的地。活塞队有几位最近的乐透选秀球员需要上场时间,并且也有薪资灵活性来增加老将以增强他们的核心阵容,因此他们所选的球员可能不需要立即做出贡献。特拉扬·朗顿(Trajan Langdon)担任球队总裁的时间还很短,但活塞队似乎正在优先考虑在围绕全明星球员凯德·坎宁安(Cade Cunningham)进行重建时,球队的韧性。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 7

  • 自己的全部七个

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 4

未来次轮选秀权: 13

未来送出的首轮选秀权: 无


8. 萨克拉门托国王

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:无
  • 次轮:第42/43顺位(来自芝加哥)

国王队保留选秀权的唯一机会是,如果它从第13顺位跃升至前四,但这种情况发生的概率只有3.8%。否则,他们在新老板斯科特·佩里(Scott Perry)的领导下的第一次选秀中将只有一个次轮选秀权。国王队控制着他们未来的选秀权,并且在阵容方面应该有一些方向上的灵活性,他们的休赛期更多地关注他们将如何处理他们已经拥有的一些球员:扎克·拉文(Zach LaVine)和多曼塔斯·萨博尼斯(Domantas Sabonis)都是以进攻为中心、签有顶薪合同的球星。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 9

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 来自圣安东尼奥的无保护首轮选秀权(2027年)
  • 来自明尼苏达的无保护首轮选秀权(2031年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 6

未来次轮选秀权: 3

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 与圣安东尼奥的互换权(2031年)

9. 奥兰多魔术

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第16顺位,第24顺位(来自丹佛)
  • 次轮:第46顺位,第57顺位(来自波士顿)

魔术队有四个选秀权,包括两个首轮选秀权,因此他们有很多选择,并且重视通过选秀来组建这支球队。保罗·班切罗(Paolo Banchero)和弗朗茨·瓦格纳(Franz Wagner)是球队锋线的核心,而奥兰多一直在寻求提升他们周围的投篮和防守。预计魔术队将继续密切关注外线方面的帮助,近年来,杰夫·韦尔特曼(Jeff Weltman)和他的管理层一直在重视位置上的体型和感觉。在某个时候,魔术队可能需要整合他们的一些球员以升级后场,但贾伦·萨格斯(Jalen Suggs)和安东尼·布莱克(Anthony Black)仍在发展中。该组织在将这支球队打造成一支季后赛球队方面一直很有耐心,他们更喜欢保留自己的选秀权并保持灵活性。如果有一个机会可以通过使用第16顺位和第24顺位向上交易来锁定他们想要的球员,那么魔术队在各个位置上都足够深入和年轻,可以探索这一点。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 7

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 自身和菲尼克斯或华盛顿(如果华盛顿排名第1-8位)中顺位较高的互换权(2026年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 4

未来次轮选秀权: 11

未来送出的首轮选秀权: 无


10. 多伦多猛龙

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第7顺位
  • 次轮:第39/40顺位(来自波特兰)

在截止日期前增加布兰登·英格拉姆(Brandon Ingram)表明了多伦多愿意更接近季后赛的争夺,这意味着这可能是他们在一段时间内最有影响力的选秀权。无论他们是否在乐透抽签中上升,这对于多伦多来说都是一个大力引进人才的好机会。他们已经聚集了一大批侧翼和前锋——其中许多人更喜欢控球在手,这是他们下赛季必须解决的问题。包括耶利米·菲尔斯(Jeremiah Fears)和卡斯帕拉斯·雅库西奥尼斯(Kasparas Jakucionis)在内的顶级后卫新秀可能会引起人们的关注,多伦多也将受益于在前场获得更深的深度,这可能会让哈曼·马鲁亚奇(Khaman Maluach)和德里克·奎因(Derik Queen)这样的球员上场。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 7

  • 自己的全部七个

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 4

未来次轮选秀权: 6

未来送出的首轮选秀权: 无


11. 孟菲斯灰熊

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:无
  • 次轮:第56顺位(来自休斯顿)

灰熊队在截止日期前将他们的首轮选秀权交易给了奇才队,以便摆脱马库斯·斯马特(Marcus Smart)并创造额外的薪资灵活性。尽管孟菲斯在休赛期进入了一个十字路口,但在扎克·克莱曼(Zach Kleiman)的领导下,管理层已经在选秀的不同部分找到了价值,并且可能会尝试介入并锁定他们喜欢的球员。第56顺位的预期价值不是特别高,并且孟菲斯在每个位置上都有年轻球员,他们主要通过选秀来组建他们的阵容。他们的重点似乎是改善下个赛季,如果没有向上交易,他们可能无法通过本次选秀来实现这一目标。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 7

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 自身和奥兰多和菲尼克斯中顺位最低的选秀权(2026年)中顺位较高的互换权
  • 将自身与菲尼克斯和华盛顿中顺位较低的选秀权互换的权利(2030年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 4

未来次轮选秀权: 6

未来送出的首轮选秀权: 无


12. 新奥尔良鹈鹕

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第4顺位
  • 次轮:无

随着新任命的乔·杜马斯(Joe Dumars)的领导,鹈鹕队将希望在乐透抽签中获得好运。新奥尔良长期以来需要一个真正的控球后卫来围绕其进行建设,这应该使迪伦·哈珀对他们特别有吸引力,如果他们以第2顺位选秀,或者有机会交易获得该选秀权。鹈鹕队比他们噩梦般的2024-25赛季所暗示的更接近于具有竞争力,而锁定这个乐透选秀权对于他们反弹的机会至关重要。他们的乐透命运将是一个很大的决定因素,如果库珀·弗拉格和哈珀在他们选秀时已经不在了,那么最佳选择就不那么明确了。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 8

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 来自密尔沃基的前四顺位首轮选秀权(2027年)
  • 来自印第安纳的前四顺位保护首轮选秀权(2026年,2027年也是前四顺位保护)
  • 与密尔沃基的互换权(2026年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 5

未来次轮选秀权: 4

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 自身(如果排名第5-30位)或密尔沃基(如果排名第5-30位)中顺位较高的选秀权,送至亚特兰大(2027年)

13. 圣安东尼奥马刺

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第8顺位,第14顺位(来自亚特兰大)
  • 次轮:第38顺位

马刺队将希望继续在乐透抽签中获得好运,因为他们会围绕着最近两届年度最佳新秀 维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama) 和斯蒂芬·卡斯尔(Stephon Castle)进行重建。随着德阿隆·福克斯(De’Aaron Fox)的加盟,圣安东尼奥已经更接近于具有竞争力,但马刺队仍有空间来加强他们的轮换阵容,需要补充投篮和篮板。由于福克斯和文班亚马(假设健康)在可预见的未来为他们提供了核心,而卡斯尔提供了巨大的潜力,因此圣安东尼奥可以在如何进行本次选秀时更有针对性,并专注于补充他们现有阵容的球员。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 8

  • 自己的七个中的六个
  • 互换权:亚特兰大(2026年)
  • 来自亚特兰大的无保护选秀权(2027年)
  • 互换权:波士顿(2028年,前一顺位保护)
  • 互换权:达拉斯和明尼苏达中顺位较高的选秀权(前一顺位保护;2030年)
  • 互换权:萨克拉门托(2031年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 3

未来次轮选秀权: 15

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 自身无保护首轮选秀权,送至萨克拉门托(2027年)

14. 亚特兰大老鹰

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第13顺位(来自萨克拉门托),第22顺位(来自洛杉矶湖人)
  • 次轮:无

亚特兰大今年没有自己的首轮选秀权,但通过萨克拉门托队弥补了选秀价值,该队本赛季的战绩险些让第13顺位选秀权被转让(该选秀权有前12顺位的保护)。老鹰队在本赛季取得了一些积极的进展,戴森·丹尼尔斯(Dyson Daniels)赢得了NBA进步最快球员奖,而2024年状元秀扎卡里·里萨谢(Zaccharie Risacher)也回报了球队的信任。在经常受伤的贾伦·约翰逊(Jalen Johnson)和奥涅卡·奥孔武(Onyeka Okongwu)之后,亚特兰大在前场方面有些薄弱,应该密切关注选秀中的前场帮助。但老鹰队也拥有足够多的年轻人才,可以证明选择最好的可用球员而不是满足特定需求是合理的。他们的两个首轮选秀权应该使他们能够在加强阵容深度的同时,也为阵容增加发展的潜力。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 7

  • 2026年、2028年、2029年、2030年、2031年、2032年自己的首轮选秀权
  • 密尔沃基和新奥尔良中顺位较低的选秀权(如果两者都排名第5-30位;2026年)
  • 自身和圣安东尼奥中顺位较低的选秀权,克利夫兰中顺位较低的选秀权,犹他(如果排名第1-8位)和明尼苏达中顺位较高的选秀权
  • 自身和克利夫兰中顺位较低的选秀权,犹他中顺位较低的选秀权,然后是送至克利夫兰的另一个选秀权(2028年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 3

未来次轮选秀权: 6

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 与圣安东尼奥的互换权(2026年)
  • 送至圣安东尼奥的无保护首轮选秀权(2027年)

15. 费城76人

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第5顺位
  • 次轮:第35顺位

76人队需要他们的选秀权保持在前六顺位,否则将被转让给雷霆队。在经历了一个令人非常失望的赛季之后,费城正处于一个转折点,而这个选秀权将代表一个重要且出乎意料的机会,可以为他们的核心增加一个顶级新秀。找到一个可以补充泰瑞斯·马克西(Tyrese Maxey)和贾里德·麦凯恩(Jared McCain)并有助于长期稳定球队的首发级别的球员将是一次政变,而达里尔·莫雷(Daryl Morey)历来愿意在潜力方面进行重大尝试。由于乔尔·恩比德(Joel Embiid)和保罗·乔治(Paul George)的健康状况和发展轨迹使他们短期内争夺冠军的道路变得复杂,因此这个选秀权让76人队有机会做到这一点。-- Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 8

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 来自洛杉矶快船的无保护首轮选秀权(2028年)
  • 与洛杉矶快船的前三顺位保护互换权(2029年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 3

未来次轮选秀权: 7

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 前四顺位保护,送至俄克拉荷马城(2026年,2027年也是前四顺位保护)
  • 前八顺位保护,送至布鲁克林(2028年)

16. 波特兰开拓者

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第10顺位
  • 次轮:无

开拓者队在本赛季从他们的年轻球员身上看到了积极的进步,并且在乐透抽签中拥有自己的选秀权,可以增加到那个阵容中,总经理乔·克罗宁(Joe Cronin)获得了合同续约。他们在中锋位置上拥有德安德烈·艾顿(Deandre Ayton)和冉冉升起的多诺万·克林根(Donovan Clingan),并且正在等待斯科特·亨德森(Scoot Henderson)取得更大的进步。但是,波特兰应该对锁定潜力持开放态度,无论该选秀权在乐透抽签中落在哪个位置。升级外线防守应该是一个重要的考虑因素,但如果开拓者队能够在第10顺位找到球星,他们就需要球星。如果他们的选秀权跃升,那么这项任务就会变得更加容易。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 8

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 自身、波士顿和密尔沃基中顺位第二高的选秀权(2029年)
  • 与密尔沃基的互换权(2028年和2030年)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 3

未来次轮选秀权: 5

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 前14顺位保护,送至芝加哥(2026年,2027年、2028年也是前14顺位保护)
  • 自身、波士顿和密尔沃基中顺位第二高的选秀权,送至华盛顿(2029年)

17. 芝加哥公牛

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第12顺位
  • 次轮:第42/43顺位(来自萨克拉门托)

公牛队认为他们曾经的前十顺位保护的2025年首轮选秀权足够有价值,可以从圣安东尼奥队重新获得全部权利,作为在截止日期前交易扎克·拉文的主要补偿。这个决定最终产生了影响,芝加哥队本赛季的收官比预期的要好,并且可能会以第12顺位进行选秀。公牛队似乎有兴趣参与竞争,但除了他们自己的选秀权之外,他们并没有丰富的选秀资本,这使得他们非常重视在乐透抽签中选秀顺位靠后的球员。马塔斯·布泽利斯(Matas Buzelis)看起来是一个很有价值的选择,但随着尼古拉·武切维奇(Nikola Vucevic)进入合同的最后一年,前场深度仍然是最大的位置需求。中锋位置不一定是本次选秀的优势,这可能会使在芝加哥队针对需求进行选秀的吸引力降低。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 8

  • 自己的全部七个
  • 来自波特兰的前14顺位保护首轮选秀权(2026年;到2028年都是前14顺位保护)

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 5

未来次轮选秀权: 5

未来送出的首轮选秀权: 无


18. 印第安纳步行者

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第23顺位
  • 次轮:第54顺位

步行者队重视通过选秀进行建设,并且由于他们的薪资即将进入昂贵的领域,因此在他们的选秀权上取得成功变得更加重要。迈尔斯·特纳(Myles Turner)即将到来的自由球员身份增加了对年轻的前场帮助和油漆区保护的需求,他们在赛季中通过增加托马斯·布莱恩特(Thomas Bryant)来填补了这一角色,印第安纳队可能会考虑使用第23顺位选秀权来解决这一问题。鉴于最近的选秀球员本内迪克特·马图林(Bennedict Mathurin)、贾拉斯·沃克(Jarace Walker)和本·谢泼德(Ben Sheppard)在其他位置上扮演着越来越重要的角色,并且考虑到他们可能在2026年没有他们的首轮选秀权,因此印第安纳队如果喜欢20多岁的球员,那么他们就有理由锁定一位大个子。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 7

  • 自己的全部七个

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 3

未来次轮选秀权: 8

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 前四顺位保护,送至新奥尔良(2026年,2027年也是前四顺位保护)

19. 金州勇士

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:无
  • 次轮:第41顺位(来自迈阿密)

在交易得到吉米·巴特勒三世(Jimmy Butler III)之后,勇士队只有热火队的次轮选秀权。金州队最近在选秀后期取得了成功,连续选到了特雷斯·杰克逊-戴维斯(Trayce Jackson-Davis)和昆廷·波斯特(Quinten Post),他们都成为了贡献者。如果勇士队非常喜欢这些选择,他们可以选择保留他们的选秀权,或者他们可以考虑为一名老将空出一个阵容位置,并将其用于一名双向球员,该球员有可能在以后被转换。金州队非常重视最近选秀球员的感觉和决策能力,他们正在寻找可以即插即用的新秀。– Woo

未来获得的未来首轮选秀权: 7

  • 自己的全部七个

最多可交易的未来首轮选秀权: 4

未来次轮选秀权: 1

未来送出的首轮选秀权:

  • 前20顺位保护,送至华盛顿(2030年)

20. 达拉斯独行侠

2025年选秀权

  • 首轮:第11顺位
  • 次轮:无

由于独行侠队试图在改变球队命运的卢卡·

By Bobby Marks, Jeremy Woo | ESPN, via ESPN

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NBA draft asset rankings - Stacking all 30 teams’ pick collections

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Which NBA franchises control the draft – both in June and over the next seven seasons?

For playoff teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, those enviable collections of picks can be used to bolster rosters that are already proven contenders – either to add depth or to add a star via trade.

Bottom-tier teams such as the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets are hoping for some lottery luck and the chance to draft projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.

Other teams, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets, probably won’t be able to add significant help to their rosters through the draft this offseason.

Let’s break down the future assets of all 30 teams, plus the strategy each could implement during the 2025 draft, June 25-26 in Brooklyn.

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ATL | BOS | BKN | CHA | CHI | CLE\

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1. Oklahoma City Thunder

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 15 (via Miami), No. 25 (via LA Clippers)
  • Second round: No. 44 (via Atlanta)

The Thunder hold two first-round picks and can wind up with a third on lottery night. Philadelphia’s pick is top-six protected, sits fifth in the odds and if it drops multiple spots will convey to OKC. Whether that happens, there’s still the matter of consolidation, as the Thunder currently have 15 players under contract entering the offseason and will need to create space to keep whichever draft picks they make. With that in mind, expect the Thunder to be active around the draft as usual as they balance adding more young talent with bigger-picture roster decisions. GM Sam Presti has positioned the franchise remarkably well, and these are ultimately good problems to have. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 13

  • All seven of their own
  • Unprotected from LA Clippers (2026)
  • Top-four protected from Houston (2026)
  • Top-eight protected from Utah (2026)
  • Top-four protected from Philadelphia (2026 and 2027)
  • Top-five protected from Denver (2027, top-five protected in 2028)
  • Top-five protected from Denver (2029, if first conveyed in 2027, top-five protected in 2030 if first is conveyed by 2028)
  • Swap rights: LA Clippers (2027)
  • Swap rights: Houston (2025, top-10 protected)
  • Swap rights: Dallas (2028)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 10

Future second-round picks: 17

Future outgoing first-round picks: None

Notes

  • In 2026, Oklahoma City has two of the most favorable of its own, Houston (if 5-30) and LA Clippers. The least favorable of the three firsts will go to Philadelphia.
  • In 2027, the Thunder can swap the more favorable of their own and Denver (if 6-30) with the LA Clippers.

2. Brooklyn Nets

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 6, No. 19 (via Milwaukee), No. 26 (via New York), No. 27 (via Houston)
  • Second round: No. 36

The rebuilding Nets head into predraft season holding a league-high five selections in the top 40. They also have the most salary cap space, creating an opportunity to remake their roster. Logically, it’s hard to see them rostering five rookies, and they can also open up additional cap room by consolidating some of their first-round selections. Roster-wise, Brooklyn could use help on the perimeter but should focus on adding talent regardless of need considering the fluidity of its situation and lack of obvious long-term building block on the roster. Some lottery luck could go a long way. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 12

  • All seven of their own
  • Three unprotected from New York (2027, 2029 and 2031)
  • Top-eight protected from Philadelphia (2027 or 2028)
  • Least favorable of Dallas, Phoenix and Houston (2029)
  • Swap rights: Phoenix or New York (2028)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 9

Future second-round picks: 15

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Swap rights with Houston (2027)

3. Utah Jazz

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 1, No. 21 (via Minnesota)
  • Second round: No. 42/43 (via Dallas), No. 53 (via LA Clippers)

The Jazz sit atop the lottery odds and will hold their breath on May 12 as they hope to land a star who can help tie the roster together. If that’s Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper, the decision process is much simpler than if they have to select further down the board. The Jazz have collected some interesting young talent but still lack a top-tier prospect to anchor their rebuild. Utah has been extremely patient in recent seasons and might want to play the lottery again in what figures to be a strong top of the 2026 draft regardless – they have time to help develop a more raw prospect such as VJ Edgecombe or Ace Bailey – but falling out of the top four would be a significant setback. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 10

  • All seven of their own
  • Two of the most favorable from their own, Cleveland, Minnesota (2027)
  • Two of the most favorable from their own, Cleveland, Minnesota (if 6-30; 2029)
  • Top-four protected from Los Angeles Lakers (2027)
  • Unprotected first from Phoenix (2031)
  • Swap rights: Minnesota or Cleveland (2026) and Cleveland (2028)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 7

Future second-round picks: 7

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-eight protected to Oklahoma City (2026, or else a 2028 second-round pick)

4. Houston Rockets

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 9 (via Phoenix)
  • Second round: No. 59 (via Oklahoma City)

Phoenix’s struggles in 2024-25 were Houston’s gain, with the Rockets holding swap rights on the Suns’ pick and landing a projected top-10 selection to add to their core after a 52-win season. If Reed Sheppard’s limited role this season is any indicator, the Rockets’ depth and quality means it’s not a given that whomever they draft will need to play consistent minutes under coach Ime Udoka. Though some roster consolidation will eventually be in order, the Rockets are in a strong situation, holding both future draft capital and emerging young talent. That all suggests that Houston can go whatever direction it wants with this pick, whether that’s swinging on the prospect with the most upside (as the Rockets often do), or using it as a trade chip to move the roster closer to contention. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 9

  • All seven of their own
  • Unprotected first from Phoenix (2027)
  • Two of the more favorable first of own, Dallas and Phoenix (2029)
  • First-round swap with Brooklyn (2027)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 5

Future second-round picks: 7

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-four protected first to Oklahoma City (2026)

5. Charlotte Hornets

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 3
  • Second round: No. 33, No. 34 (via New Orleans)

Charlotte’s primary focus will be nailing its lottery selection, which can fall no lower than seventh. The team, still a ways from consistently competing for the postseason, is in asset-accumulation mode, and last year’s selection of Tidjane Salaun displayed the front office’s willingness to make developmental choices early in the draft. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller remain the centerpieces moving forward, but the Hornets should still be focused on adding the best long-term talent rather than concerning themselves too strongly with fit. The potential duplication a player such as Dylan Harper or Ace Bailey could create with Ball or Miller might lead to some interesting choices depending on where Charlotte selects in the lottery. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 10

  • All seven of their own
  • Least favorable of Phoenix, Washington (if 1-8)
  • Orlando and Memphis (2026)
  • Top-14 protected first from Miami (2027; unprotected in 2028)
  • Top-two protected first from Dallas (2027)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 7

Future second-round picks: 11

Future outgoing first-round picks: None


6. Washington Wizards

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 2, No. 18 (via Memphis)
  • Second round: No. 40 (via Phoenix)

The Wizards continue to follow a Thunder-style blueprint under Michael Winger and Will Dawkins, swinging big on talent, giving their rookies plenty of playing time and accumulating as much future capital as they can in trades. Washington saw positive things from their 2024 draft class of Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George but could sorely use the star power of Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper if the Wizards end up getting lucky in the lottery. If they select lower, the decision becomes more complicated. Regardless, Washington seems to be aligned for a long-haul rebuild and figures to take another swing or two atop the lottery in seasons to come. But a good result on May 12 would massively strengthen its short- and long-term positions. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 9

  • All seven of their own
  • Less favorable of Oklahoma City, Houston (if 5-30) and LA Clippers (2026)
  • Swap with Milwaukee (2028)
  • Second-most favorable of Portland, Boston, Milwaukee (2029)
  • Top-20 protected first from Golden State (2030, or else a 2030 second)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 6

Future second-round picks: 14

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-eight protected first to New York (2026, or else a 2026 and 2027 second)

7. Detroit Pistons

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 37 (via Toronto)

After Detroit’s surprise run to the playoffs, its protected first-round pick was conveyed to Minnesota. The Pistons hold only one pick in this draft, a second-rounder they could feasibly roster on a standard contract, making them more attractive as a destination for predraft workout candidates. The Pistons have several recent lottery picks in need of minutes and also have cap flexibility to add veterans to bolster their core, so whomever they select probably won’t need to contribute immediately. It’s early in Trajan Langdon’s tenure as team president, but the Pistons seem to be prioritizing toughness in their supporting cast as they build around All-Star Cade Cunningham. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • All seven of their own

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 4

Future second-round picks: 13

Future outgoing first-round picks: None


8. Sacramento Kings

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 42/43 (via Chicago)

The Kings’ only chance of keeping their pick is if it jumps into the top four from No. 13, which has only a 3.8% chance of happening. Otherwise, they’ll have only a second-rounder in their first draft under new boss Scott Perry. The Kings control their future draft picks and should have some directional flexibility with the roster, and their offseason focuses more on what they’ll do with some players they already have: Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis are both offense-centric stars on max contracts. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 9

  • All seven of their own
  • San Antonio unprotected first (2027)
  • Minnesota unprotected first (2031)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 6

Future second-round picks: 3

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Swap rights with San Antonio (2031)

9. Orlando Magic

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 16, No. 24 (via Denver)
  • Second round: No. 46, No. 57 (via Boston)

The Magic have some options with four selections, including two firsts, and have valued building this iteration of the team through the draft. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are the centerpieces at forward, and Orlando has been seeking to upgrade the shooting and defense around them. Expect the Magic to continue looking closely at perimeter help, with Jeff Weltman and his front office putting a premium on positional size and feel in recent years. At some point, the Magic might need to consolidate some of their players for a backcourt upgrade, but Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black are still developing. The organization has been patient in building this group into a playoff team, preferring to retain their own picks and remain flexible. If there’s an opportunity to target someone they want by using No. 16 and No. 24 to move up, the Magic are deep and young enough across positions to explore that. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • All seven of their own
  • More favorable swap of own and less favorable Phoenix or Washington (if 1-8) in 2026

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 4

Future second-round picks: 11

Future outgoing first-round picks: None


10. Toronto Raptors

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 7
  • Second round: No. 39/40 (via Portland)

The addition of Brandon Ingram at the deadline signaled Toronto’s willingness to push closer to playoff contention, meaning this could be their highest-leverage draft pick for some time. Whether they move up in the lottery, this is a good opportunity for Toronto to swing big on talent. They’ve assembled a glut of wings and forwards – many of whom prefer playing with the ball in their hands, which is something they’ll have to solve going into next season. Top guard prospects, including Jeremiah Fears and Kasparas Jakucionis, probably will warrant consideration, and Toronto would also benefit from getting deeper up front, which could put players such as Khaman Maluach and Derik Queen in play. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • All seven of their own

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 4

Future second-round picks: 6

Future outgoing first-round picks: None


11. Memphis Grizzlies

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 56 (via Houston)

The Grizzlies traded their first-round pick to the Wizards at the deadline to move on from Marcus Smart and create added cap flexibility. Though Memphis enters the offseason at something of a crossroads, the front office under Zach Kleiman has found value in different parts of the draft and could try to move in and target players they like. The expected value at No. 56 isn’t particularly high, and Memphis has young players on board at every position, having built its roster largely through the draft. Their focus seems to be on improving next season, something they might not be able to address via this draft without moving up. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • All seven of their own
  • More favorable swap of their own and least favorable swap of Orlando and Phoenix (2026)
  • The right to swap their own with the less favorable first of Phoenix and Washington (2030)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 4

Future second-round picks: 6

Future outgoing first-round picks: None


12. New Orleans Pelicans

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 4
  • Second round: None

The Pelicans will hope for favorable lottery luck as they transition under the leadership of newly appointed Joe Dumars. New Orleans has long needed a true lead ball handler to build around, which should make Dylan Harper particularly attractive to them should they select at No. 2 or have an opportunity to trade for that pick. The Pelicans are closer to being competitive than their nightmare 2024-25 season would suggest, and nailing this lottery pick is critical for their chances to bounce back. Their lottery fate will be a big determinant, with the optimal choice much less clear if Cooper Flagg and Harper are off the board when they select. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 8

  • All seven of their own
  • Top-four first from Milwaukee (2027)
  • Top-four protected first from Indiana (2026, top-4 protected in 2027)
  • Swap rights with Milwaukee (2026)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 5

Future second-round picks: 4

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • More favorable of own (if 5-30) or Milwaukee (if 5-30) to Atlanta (2027)

13. San Antonio Spurs

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 8, No. 14 (via Atlanta)
  • Second round: No. 38

The Spurs will hope for continued lottery luck as they build around the last two Rookies of the Year in Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. San Antonio has moved closer toward competing with the acquisition of De’Aaron Fox, but there is room for the Spurs to shore up their rotation, with needs for supplemental shooting and rebounding. With Fox and Wembanyama (assuming health) giving them centerpieces for the foreseeable future and Castle offering significant upside, San Antonio can be more targeted with how it approaches this draft and hone in on players that complement what it has in place. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 8

  • Six of their own seven
  • Swap rights: Atlanta (2026)
  • Unprotected from Atlanta (2027)
  • Swap rights: Boston (2028, top-one protected)
  • Swap rights: More favorable of Dallas and Minnesota (top-one protected; 2030)
  • Swap rights: Sacramento (2031)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 3

Future second-round picks: 15

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Own unprotected first to Sacramento (2027)

14. Atlanta Hawks

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 13 (via Sacramento), No. 22 (via L.A. Lakers)
  • Second round: None

Atlanta doesn’t have its own first-round pick this year but recouped draft value via Sacramento, whose finish to the season narrowly conveyed the 13th pick (it had top-12 protection). The Hawks had some positive developments this season, with Dyson Daniels winning the NBA’s Most Improved Player and 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher also rewarding the franchise’s faith. Atlanta is thin up front behind oft-injured Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu, and should be looking closely at frontcourt help in the draft. But the Hawks do have also enough young talent on the roster to justify selecting the best player available over specific needs. Their two firsts should enable them to shore up their depth while also adding developmental upside to the roster. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • Own first in 2026, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032
  • Less favorable of Milwaukee and New Orleans (if both are 5-30; 2026)
  • More favorable of less favorable of own and San Antonio, less favorable of Cleveland and more favorable of Utah (if 1-8) and Minnesota
  • More favorable of own and less favorable of Cleveland and Utah then other to Cleveland (2028)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 3

Future second-round picks: 6

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Swap rights with San Antonio (2026)
  • Unprotected first to San Antonio (2027)

15. Philadelphia 76ers

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 5
  • Second round: No. 35

The Sixers need their pick to remain in the top six or it is conveyed to the Thunder. After a highly disappointing season, Philadelphia is at an inflection point, and this pick would represent a significant and unexpected opportunity to add a top prospect to its core. Finding a starting-caliber player who complements Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain and can help stabilize the team long-term would be a coup, and Daryl Morey has historically been willing to take major swings on upside. This pick gives the Sixers a chance to do that as the health and trajectories of Joel Embiid and Paul George complicate their path to short-term contention. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 8

  • All seven of their own
  • Unprotected first from LA Clippers (2028)
  • Top-three protected swap rights with LA Clippers (2029)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 3

Future second-round picks: 7

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-four protected first to Oklahoma City (2026, top-four protected in 2027)
  • Top-eight protected first to Brooklyn (2028)

16. Portland Trail Blazers

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 10
  • Second round: None

The Blazers saw positive strides from their young players this season and have their own pick in the lottery to add to that group, with GM Joe Cronin earning a contract extension. They are well-covered at center with Deandre Ayton and the emerging Donovan Clingan, and are holding out for more improvement from Scoot Henderson. But Portland should be open-minded about targeting upside wherever the pick lands in the lottery. Upgrading the perimeter defense should be a strong consideration, but the Blazers need star power if they can find it at No. 10. If their pick jumps, that task gets easier. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 8

  • All seven of their own
  • Second most favorable of own, Boston and Milwaukee (2029)
  • Swap rights with Milwaukee (2028 and 2030)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 3

Future second-round picks: 5

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-14 protected first to Chicago (2026, top-14 protected in 2027, 2028)
  • Second-most favorable first of own, Boston and Milwaukee to Washington (2029)

17. Chicago Bulls

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 12
  • Second round: No. 42/43 (via Sacramento)

The Bulls valued their once top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick enough to reacquire full rights to it from San Antonio as the main compensation for moving Zach LaVine at the deadline. That decision wound up being consequential, with Chicago finishing the season on a better note than expected and probably selecting 12th. The Bulls seem interested in competing but aren’t rife with draft capital beyond their own picks, putting huge importance on nailing selections like this further down in the lottery. Matas Buzelis has looked like a strong value pick, but frontcourt depth remains the biggest positional need as Nikola Vucevic enters the final year of his contract. The center position isn’t necessarily a strength of this draft class, which could make targeting need less appealing in Chicago. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 8

  • All seven of their own
  • Top-14 protected first from Portland (2026; top-14 protected through 2028)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 5

Future second-round picks: 5

Future Future outgoing first-round picks: None


18. Indiana Pacers

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 23
  • Second round: No. 54

The Pacers value building through the draft, and hitting on their picks becomes even more important as they approach expensive territory with their payroll. Myles Turner’s pending free agency adds to the need for younger frontcourt help and paint protection, a role they filled by adding Thomas Bryant during the season and one that Indiana could look to address with the No. 23 pick. With recent draftees Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard growing into bigger roles at other positions, and considering they might not have their first in 2026, there’s a case for Indiana to target a big if it likes the options in the 20s. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • All seven of their own

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 3

Future second-round picks: 8

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-four protected first to New Orleans (2026, top-four protected in 2027)

19. Golden State Warriors

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 41 (via Miami)

The Warriors have only the Heat’s second-round pick after trading for Jimmy Butler III. Golden State has had recent success drafting late, nabbing Trayce Jackson-Davis and Quinten Post in consecutive drafts, both of whom have become contributors. The Warriors could opt to roster their pick if they like the options enough, or they could look to hold a roster spot open for a veteran and use it on a two-way player who can potentially be converted later. Golden State has heavily prioritized feel and decision-making with recent draftees, looking for prospects it can plug and play. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • All seven of their own

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 4

Future second-round picks: 1

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-20 protected first to Golden State (2030)

20. Dallas Mavericks

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 11
  • Second round: None

Dallas’ lone selection is hugely important as the Mavericks try to put together a contender in the wake of the franchise-altering Luka Doncic trade. The relatively short window of the Kyrie Irving-Anthony Davis star pairing might make it preferable to reinforce their depth with veteran help, and the upper crust of prospects in this draft skew to the younger side. Still, the Mavs had success throwing 2023 No. 12 pick Dereck Lively II into the fire and would presumably hope to get some immediate value out of this draft. There could also be opportunities for Mavs GM Nico Harrison to use this pick to create value in trades and upgrade the roster in other ways. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 7

  • Own first in 2026, 2028, 2030, 2031, 2032
  • Unprotected from the Lakers (2029)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 3

Future second-round picks: 2

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-two protected first to Charlotte (2027)
  • Swap rights with Oklahoma City (2028)
  • Unprotected first to Houston or Brooklyn (2029)
  • Swap rights with San Antonio (2030)

21. Boston Celtics

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 28
  • Second round: No. 32 (via Washington)

Finding value with players on cost-controlled contracts in the middle of the draft is of high importance for the Celtics because of the extreme nature of their payroll. They hold two such selections this year, presenting a strong opportunity to add depth for the present and future. Boston is known for casting the widest workout net in the league and can go whatever direction it sees fit, but finding a player ready to pinch hit off the bench would be a coup. The Celtics picked wings in each of the past two drafts (Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh), so this could be a useful opportunity to add a big instead, depending how the board falls. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 6

  • Own first in five out of the next seven years

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 1

Future second-round picks: 5

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Unprotected first to Portland or Washington (2029)
  • Swap rights with San Antonio (2028; if 2-30)

Note

  • Boston’s first-round pick in 2032 is frozen and ineligible to be traded until the team gets under the second apron.

22. Miami Heat

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 20 (via Golden State)
  • Second round: None

The Heat are in a retooling phase and picked up a first-round pick from Golden State in the Butler trade but also conveyed their own protected first (No. 15) to Oklahoma City by making the playoffs. Miami has a history of drafting and developing effectively, and proved willing to swing big on upside last year with the selection of center Kel’el Ware, who turned in a promising rookie season. The Heat need help in the backcourt, particularly at point guard, but will presumably be thinking long-term the way they did with the Ware pick. Any infusion of talent would help as the Heat figure out a direction. Miami controls its own pick next year and its lottery rights in 2027, so there is some flexibility to think long-term as they develop their younger players. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 6

  • Six in the next seven years

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 2

Future second-round picks: 1

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-14 protected first to Charlotte (2027, unprotected in 2028)

23. LA Clippers

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 30 (via Oklahoma City)
  • Second round: No. 51 (via Minnesota)

The Clippers remain in win-now mode for the foreseeable future and can use the draft to help build their bench. They selected Kobe Brown with the 30th pick last year, an ostensible win-now pick that didn’t pay huge dividends, but finding a player with a realistic chance at contributing in the short term should be a prerogative for LA. They could use depth up and down the roster, particularly with Kawhi Leonard’s history of sitting out game, so there is some flexibility to focus on whatever player they like best regardless of position. (Backup center has been a revolving door, in particular.) – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 5

  • Own first in five out of the next seven years

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 2

Future second-round picks: 4

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Unprotected first to Oklahoma City or Washington (2026)
  • First-round swap with Oklahoma City or Denver (2027)
  • Unprotected first to Philadelphia (2028)
  • Top-three protected swap with Philadelphia (2029)

24. New York Knicks

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 50 (via Memphis)

The Knicks are in contention mode and hold only the 50th pick. Their recent mid-to-late draft selections have yet to pan out, with coach Tom Thibodeau famously concentrating most of the minutes among his starters. So while New York can consider prospects with a longer timeline to contribute, much of their money is tied up in their top players. Finding a player late in the draft with a chance to add some value off the bench next season would be a success, particularly a wing who can knock down open shots and defend. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 4

  • 2026, 2028, 2030, 2032
  • Top-eight protected first from Washington (2026)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 1

Future second-round picks: 7

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Unprotected first to Brooklyn (2027, 2029, 2031)
  • Swap rights with Brooklyn (2028)

25. Cleveland Cavaliers

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 49 (via Milwaukee), No. 58

Without a first-round selection, this isn’t a high-leverage draft for the Cavs, who had nearly everything go their way in the regular season and emerged as top contenders. How they handle their two late second-round selections will depend on their roster planning for next season. With Cleveland shouldering a huge payroll, it’s feasible the Cavs might want to roster one of their seconds, and the ability to offer a guaranteed deal instead of a two-way later in the draft probably would make them an appealing workout destination for second-round-caliber prospects. The Cavs have prioritized feel and experience in building what has become a solid bench group. – Woo

Incoming first round picks: 5

  • Own first in 2026, 2028, 2030, 2031, 2032

Maximum tradeable first-round picks: 1

Future second-round picks: 4

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Unprotected first to Utah (2027, 2029)
  • Swap rights with Utah or Atlanta (2026 and 2028)

26. Los Angeles Lakers

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 55

The Lakers don’t have a first-round pick in this draft and probably won’t find an immediate contributor at No. 55, but whatever type of depth they can cultivate with that pick would bolster what has at times been a thin bench. The more important offseason focus will be upgrading the roster with veteran help as they look to maximize their window after pairing LeBron James with Luka Doncic. – Woo

Incoming first round picks: 6

  • Six in the next seven years

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 1

Future second-round picks: 1

Future outgoing first-round picks

  • Top-four protected first to Utah (2027)
  • Unprotected first to Dallas (2029)

27. Phoenix Suns

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 29 (via Cleveland)
  • Second round: No. 52 (via Denver)

This is a critical offseason for the Suns, with larger issues afoot than whom to select. The possibility of a Kevin Durant trade, another head coaching hire and the various missteps in Mat Ishbia’s short ownership tenure have put Phoenix on tricky footing and also deep into salary cap trouble. Finding contributors with these picks remains important, as the Suns might need their draft pick to play minutes depending on how much roster shuffling takes place in the coming months. Point guard and center have been areas of need, and any type of stability they can get from a rookie contributor would go a long way, particularly given the transactional limitations the Suns face as a second-apron team. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 4

  • Own in 2028, 2030
  • Least favorable of Cleveland, Minnesota, Utah (2027)
  • Least favorable of Cleveland, Minnesota (if 6-30), Utah (2029)

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 1

Future second-round picks: 2

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Least favorable of Phoenix, Orlando, Washington (if 1-8) and Memphis to Charlotte (2026)
  • Unprotected first to Houston (2027)
  • Unprotected first to Houston or Brooklyn (2029)
  • Unprotected first to Utah (2031)
  • Swap rights with Orlando, Washington (if 1-8) and Memphis (2026)
  • Swap rights with Washington, Brooklyn, New York (2028)
  • Swap rights with Washington and Memphis (2030)

Note

  • Phoenix’s first-round pick in 2032 is frozen and ineligible to be traded until the team gets under the second apron.

28. Milwaukee Bucks

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: No. 47 (via Detroit)

The Bucks are at an organizational crossroads, with much of their supporting cast hitting free agency, Damian Lillard set to miss extended time after tearing his Achilles and the notion of trading Giannis Antetokounmpo seemingly more feasible than ever. But Milwaukee has become extremely levered in building around its two-time MVP and doesn’t control its own draft picks until 2031, so there’s no simple pathway to a rebuild. The Bucks hold only the 47th pick in this draft, and considering the need for playable depth no matter what direction they take with the roster, there should be a focus on finding an undervalued prospect who might be able to pinch hit off the bench. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 4

  • Own first in five of the next seven years

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 1

Future second-round picks: 2

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Swap with New Orleans (2026)
  • Unprotected first to New Orleans or Atlanta (2027, if 5-30)
  • Swap with Portland or Washington (2028)
  • Unprotected first to Portland or Washington (2029)
  • Swap with Portland (2030)

29. Denver Nuggets

2025 draft picks

  • First round: None
  • Second round: None

The Nuggets hold no selections in this draft and don’t have many assets to acquire one, making this a lower-stakes operation in the wake of ownership moving on from GM Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone. Under Booth, the Nuggets strongly valued adding cost-controlled talent through the draft. How Denver upgrades its roster around Nikola Jokic remains to be seen as the front office and coaching leadership situations play out this offseason. – Woo

Incoming future first round picks: 5

  • Own first in five of the next seven years

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 1

Future second-round picks: 1

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Top-five protected first to Oklahoma City (2027, top-five protected in 2028, 2029)
  • Top-five protected first to Oklahoma City (2029, top-five protected in 2030)

30. Minnesota Timberwolves

2025 draft picks

  • First round: No. 17 (via Detroit)
  • Second round: No. 31 (via Utah)

Minnesota has the least future draft capital in the league but wound up receiving a protected first-round pick from Detroit after the Pistons made the playoffs this season. This gives the Wolves two useful selections to find cost-controlled contributors as they build a contender around Anthony Edwards. Minnesota took a big risk last season in using future assets for Rob Dillingham, who is presumably due for more minutes at guard next season. There should be a focus on bolstering the frontcourt depth with Rudy Gobert turning 33 in June and with Julius Randle and Naz Reid holding player options. – Woo

Incoming future first-round picks: 3

  • Own in 2026, 2028, 2030

Maximum tradeable future first-round picks: 0

Second-round picks: 4

Future outgoing first-round picks:

  • Unprotected first to Utah (2027)
  • Top-five protected first to Utah (2029)
  • Unprotected first to San Antonio (2031)
  • Swap rights with Utah (2026)
  • Swap rights (if 2-30) with San Antonio (2030)

Note

  • Minnesota’s first-round pick in 2032 is frozen and ineligible to be traded until the team gets under the second apron.