After the Dallas Mavericks earned the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, here is AI's picks for the lottery selections.

Acquiring the fourth-overall pick would be particularly beneficial to the Islanders, who already own the first selection. They’d be able to select both Matthew Schaefer and Long Island native James Hagens, accelerating their rebuild and giving the fans a reason to buy tickets.

The Dallas Mavericks won the lottery. Entering the day with a 1.8% chance of landing the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, they overcame the odds and earned the right to pick Duke star Cooper Flagg next month, beating out more favored teams like the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets.

We’re less than 24 hours away from the most important draft lottery in Utah Jazz history. That’s not hyperbolic; the Jazz have never tanked like they have this season, the lack of talent on the roster has never been more glaring.

Four pingpong balls could decide the Jazz’s fate, and how the decision makers will be evaluated for tearing down the team