Kon Knueppel Sends Message Before NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In just under a couple of weeks, the 2025 NBA Draft will take place at Barclays Center in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Cooper Flagg, the sensational freshman forward from Duke, is expected to be the No. 1 pick once the draft opens.

And while Flagg to Dallas is the worst-kept secret in the NBA right now, the Mavericks seemingly jumped the gun in announcing the news on their official team website 12 days before they can officially confirm they're picking the Duke phenom, according to Front Office Sports.

The Orlando Magic are right in the middle of the first round of the NBA Draft, but could maneuver and select a player who can help them now.

Part of the reason why the NBA Draft is one of the most exciting events on the basketball calendar every year is the drama. The rumors and mock drafts in the weeks and months leading up to the main event create a suspenseful environment every time NBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the podium to announce the selection.

The NBA draft will be at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on June 25 and 26. There are two rounds, and the broadcast begins at 8 PM EST on both nights. On the first night, each team has a time limit of five minutes to make their choice. On the second night, it decreases to four minutes. Here's where to watch the NBA draft live each night:

Former Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears is among 13 players who were invited to attend the NBA Draft, according to an ESPN report.

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