Fresh off their historic NBA championship victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder are already turning the page—and eyes now shift to the next major event on the league calendar: the 2025 NBA Draft.
After defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Thunder are celebrating their first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City, but they’re not the only team with high hopes for the future. With a deep draft class and high-stakes picks on the line, the two-day NBA Draft promises plenty of intrigue.
Here’s everything you need to know about the
2025 NBA Draft, including how to watch, when it starts, and the full first-round order.
When Is the 2025 NBA Draft?
- Dates: Wednesday, June 25 & Thursday, June 26
- Start Time: 7 p.m. CT (both days)
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
The
first round of the NBA Draft begins Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. CT, while the second round tips off Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. CT. Both rounds will take place live from the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
How to Watch the 2025 NBA Draft
- TV Broadcast (Round 1): ABC & ESPN
- TV Broadcast (Round 2): ESPN
- Streaming: Available via Fubo and ESPN's digital platforms
Basketball fans can catch all the action live on both ABC and ESPN for the first round. The second round will be exclusively available on ESPN. For those looking to stream the draft, services like Fubo will carry full coverage—perfect for watching from anywhere.
2025 NBA Draft First-Round Order
Below is the official order for the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft:
- Dallas Mavericks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- San Antonio Spurs (via trade)
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Washington Wizards (via trade)
- Brooklyn Nets (via trade)
- Miami Heat
- Utah Jazz (via trade)
- Atlanta Hawks (via trade)
- New Orleans Pelicans (via trade)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (via trade)
- Orlando Magic
- Brooklyn Nets
- Brooklyn Nets (via trade)
- Boston Celtics
- Phoenix Suns (via trade)
- Los Angeles Clippers
Thunder Begin Offseason as NBA Champions
Following an unforgettable playoff run and a Game 7 victory that secured their first championship in franchise history, the Thunder now enter the draft with momentum and opportunity. With two first-round picks, OKC has a chance to add even more depth to a roster already loaded with young talent like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams.
