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With the end of the 2024-25 NBA season, let’s look forward to the next season of pro basketball. The 2025-26 season officially begins with the NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26.
The player selection event livestreams across ABC and ESPN for the first round and ESPN for the second round.
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Want to watch the NBA Draft online? Here’s what you need to know.
When Is NBA Draft 2025? Date, Time
The NBA Draft takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday, June 25 for the first round, which broadcasts on ABC and ESPN, and Thursday, June 26 for the second round, which broadcasts on ESPN. The start time for both days is 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
How To Watch the NBA Draft 2025 Online
If you don’t have cable, the best way to stream online is with DirecTV (starting at $59.99 for the first month of service, $89.99/mo. afterwards) or Fubo (starting at $64.99 for the first month, $84.99/mo. afterwards). Currently, the streamers are offering a 5-day free trials each, so you can watch both days of the event for free.
In addition, the NBA Draft is also streamable with Hulu + Live TV, which has a 3-day free trial, and Sling Orange + Blue.
NBA Draft 2025: Draft Order
The bottom 14 teams that didn’t make the playoffs were eligible for the draft lottery back in May with the worst teams in the league with the best chances to get a top three pick.
However, the Dallas Mavericks, a team that only had only a 1% chance to get the top pick, shocked the NBA world by actually being named with the No. 1 draft pick in the NBA Draft. The team is expected to select Duke superstar Cooper Flagg with the top pick.
Click here for a full list of the draft order, or check out the top 14 picks below:
- Dallas Mavericks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Phoenix Suns (via Houston Rockets)
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- San Antonio Spurs
Watch the entire event by livestreaming NBA Draft 2025 online with DirecTV or Fubo.
