2025 NBA Draft Live: Top Picks & Trades

Join Eddie Aparicio and Anthony Coral for an exciting live breakdown of the 2025 NBA Draft! This episode covers every Day 1 pick, starting with Cooper Flagg’s selection by the Dallas Mavericks and Dylan Harper by the San Antonio Spurs. The hosts discuss major trades, including the Mavericks’ moves and the Nets’ multi-pick strategy, alongside reactions to surprises like Ace Bailey’s draft slide. From team needs to player comparisons like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, get insights on emerging stars, team strategies, and the impact of injuries like Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear. Tune in for lively banter, trade rumors, and predictions for the Summer League and free agency, all from a passionate basketball perspective.

Chapters:
00:01:34 Draft Show Overview and Summer League Plans
00:04:45 Dallas Mavericks Select Cooper Flagg (Pick #1)
00:10:47 San Antonio Spurs Select Dylan Harper (Pick #2)
00:20:17 Philadelphia 76ers Select PJ Edgecombe (Pick #3)
00:27:30 Charlotte Hornets Select Kon Knueppel (Pick #4)
00:36:24 Utah Jazz Select Tre Johnson (Pick #5)
00:45:18 Washington Wizards Select Ace Bailey (Pick #6)
00:54:12 New Orleans Pelicans Select Khaman Maluach (Pick #7)
01:03:06 Brooklyn Nets Select Player TBD (Pick #8)
01:12:00 Toronto Raptors Select Collin Murray-Boyles (Pick #9)
01:20:54 Phoenix Suns Select Player TBD (Pick #10, via HOU)
01:29:48 Portland Trail Blazers Select Cedric Coward (Pick #11)
01:38:42 Chicago Bulls Select Kasparas Jakucionis (Pick #12)
01:47:36 Atlanta Hawks Select Derik Queen (Pick #13, via SAC)
01:56:30 San Antonio Spurs Select Joan Beringer (Pick #14, via ATL)
02:05:24 Oklahoma City Thunder Select Thomas Sorber (Pick #15, via LAC/MIA)
02:14:18 Memphis Grizzlies Select Player TBD (Pick #16, via ORL)
02:23:12 Minnesota Timberwolves Select Player TBD (Pick #17, via NYK/OKC/HOU/DET)
02:32:06 Washington Wizards Select Walter Clayton Jr. (Pick #18, via MEM)
02:41:00 Brooklyn Nets Select Adama Traore (Pick #19, via NYK/DET/POR/NO/MIL)
02:49:54 Miami Heat Select Player TBD (Pick #20, via GSW)
02:58:27 Brooklyn Nets Select Drake Powell (Pick #22, via ATL/NO)
02:58:53 Orlando Magic Trade and Draft Discussion (Pick #24)
03:02:28 Sacramento Kings Select Jace Richardson (Pick #24, via Trade from OKC)
03:04:25 Brooklyn Nets Select Ben Saraf (Pick #25)
03:14:19 Brooklyn Nets Select Danny Wolf (Pick #26)
03:19:36 Boston Celtics Select Hugo Gonzalez (Pick #28)
03:23:05 Phoenix Suns Select Liam McNeely (Pick #29)
03:27:05 Los Angeles Clippers Select Yannick Houser (Pick #30)