2025 NBA Mock Draft – Extended Edition – 2/7/25

2025 NBA Mock Draft – Extended Edition – 2/7/25

February 7, 2025

12–18 minutes

A wild NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, so this is a good time for a new extended mock draft.

Draft order and lottery courtesy of http://www.tankathon.com.

Pick	Team	Player	2024-2025 Stats	Commentary
1	Brooklyn Nets (17-34)	PF Cooper Flagg, Fr, Duke – 6’9, 205 lbs	19.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.1 apg	Brooklyn reacquired its first round pick from Houston in hopes things will play out exactly like this. They are rebuilding in a big way, and landing the big fish in the 2025 NBA Draft pond would be a great jump start. Cooper Flagg is what I call a glue guy on steroids. Usually, “glue guy” means someone who is good at a lot, but not great at any one thing. Flagg is great at nearly the entire game of basketball. He can score, handle the ball and rebound on offense. On defense, he is a pesky defender who can also block shots. He may lack the true offensive game to lead the league in scoring, but you are looking at a hybrid of Andrei Kirilenko and Jayson Tatum. Flagg is special.
2	New Orleans Pelicans (12-39)	SG Dylan Harper, Fr, Rutgers – 6’6, 215 lbs	19.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.1 apg	The Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram, breaking up what was supposed to be a special trio, along with Dejounte Murray and Zion Williamson. This is a franchise that just cannot catch a break. Landing the second pick will help. Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey lead this next tier behind Cooper Flagg. Both are talented scorers who get their buckets in different ways. I like Harper as a fit next to Murray, when he returns from injury. He is big, strong, a solid shooter and good ball handler as well. His size and agility helps him on defense as well.
3	Portland Trail Blazers (23-29)	SF Ace Bailey, Fr, Rutgers – 6’10, 200 lbs	20.1 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 1.0 apg	The Trail Blazers are quietly on fire, winning 9 of their last 10 games. The lottery balls are kind to them here, as they end up in the top three. Ace Bailey is a talented scorer with length, a solid rebounder and decent defender. He needs to gain strength to withstand the rigors of an NBA season, and he may never be able to make a contested layup, but he may have the best potential of any player in this class to drop 25 points per game one day.
4	Utah Jazz (12-37)	PG Kasparas Jakucionis, Fr, Illinois – 6’6, 200 lbs	15.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.3 apg	Utah has been one of the most open tanking teams in the league, routinely resting healthy veterans and giving rookies plenty of run. They finally accomplish the goal of landing a top five pick here. Kasparas Jakucionis is not an elite athlete, but he is a smart, crafty lead guard in the Goran Dragic mold. He can score, find the open man and hold his own on defense. Keyonte George would not be a threat to Jakucinois quest to become Utah’s point guard of the future.
5	Washington Wizards (9-41)	SG VJ Edgecombe, Fr, Baylor – 6’5, 180 lbs	14.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.2 apg	The Wizards are in the midst of a monumental rebuild, and the record indicates that. They used the trade deadline as a dumping ground for other teams bad contracts, and picked up future draft capital in the process. That is precisely what they should be doing. Unfortunately, all of that losing only landed the 5th overall pick in this mock draft, which would be a very disappointing result. The Wizards should just take the best player available here. After struggling offensively to begin his college career, VJ Edgecombe has found his groove, as both a shooter and attacker. Couple that with his NBA ready defensive ability, and you have the look of a true 3 and D guard.
6	Charlotte Hornets (12-36)	SG Tre Johnson, Fr, Texas – 6’6, 180 lbs	19.2 ppgg, 2.8 rpg, 2.4 apg	It has been another lost year for the Hornets. They made the controversial decision to trade starting center Mark Williams to the Lakers, further digging themselves into yet another rebuild. Falling to 6 would be a disappointment, but there is still talent available here. Tre Johnson is one of the best shooters in this class. He is also a decent ball handler and defender. Charlotte still needs size, but good luck stopping the shooting trio of Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Johnson.
7	Toronto Raptors (16-35)	PG Nolan Traore, France – 6’3, 175 lbs	11.3 ppg, 4.7 apg, 2.0 rpg	For the fourth consecutive trade deadline, the Raptors traded a first round pick for an upcoming free agent. Brandon Ingram is a good player, but I am just not sure of what Toronto’s thought process is. Nolan Traore could be a good fit with the athletes Toronto has. His shooting is a major work in progress, but he is a hard worker, plays solid defense and can lead a team from a traditional point guard role.
8	Oklahoma City Thunder (40-9)	PF Asa Newell, Fr, eorgia – 6’11, 220 lbs	15.3 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.2 spg	From PHI (20-30) The 40 win Thunder get this pick from Philadelphia if it is pick 7 or below. If there is anything this loaded roster could use, it is perhaps more size. Asa Newell is not elite in any one area, but is a solid scorer, shooter, rebounder and defender. He may cap out as an average starter or role player, but he does a lot of things well, and would not be asked to carry the load in Oklahoma City.
9	Chicago Bulls (19-25)	C Khaman Maluach, Fr, Duke – 7’2, 250 lbs	8.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.1 bpg	The Bulls finally traded Zach LaVine, but did not get anything all that exciting in return. This is still a franchise that has been stuck in mediocrity for years with no real direction. Picking in the mid to late lottery once again, there is no savior coming to help them out here. Khaman Maluach’s counting stats will not blow you away. He is only playing 20 minutes per game on the most talented roster in the nation. I am not worried, however. He should be a quality starting center in the NBA, thanks to his strength, athleticism, rebounding and defense. He also has a developing offensive game. The Bulls should move on from Nikola Vucevic in the off-season, and will be on the lookout for size.
10	San Antonio Spurs (22-26)	SF Liam McNeeley, Fr, Connecticut – 6’7, 210 lbs	13.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.6 apg	From ATL (23-28) The Spurs announced their intentions to take the next step by trading for De’Aaron Fox. Adding Fox to a core that includes Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle is exciting. Surrounding that trio with shooters is important. Liam McNeeley has been out since New Years Day with an injury, but at his best, he is a very good knock down shooter and offensive threat. He may be a Doug McDermott type, but all the Spurs will ask him to do is stretch the floor.
11	San Antonio Spurs (22-26)	SG Egor Demin, Fr, BYU – 6’9, 190 lbs	11.0 ppg, 5.7 apg, 4.0 rpg	Egor Demin is a talented prospect, but one that I struggle to define an NBA role for. He is a flashy passer and crafty scorer, but he is woefully weak, not a good defender and a mediocre shooter. Is he a big point guard at the NBA level? What do you do with him? The talent is there, and the a team with strong developmental skills and multiple lottery picks like San Antonio would be a great place for Demin to land.
12	Sacramento Kings (25-26)	SG Jeremiah Fears, Fr, Oklahoma – 6’4, 182 lbs	15.9 ppg, 4.2 apg, 3.8 rpg	The Kings decided to double down on Chicago Bulls players that nobody else wanted by trading for Zach LaVine. This is after moving on from De’Aaron Fox. The Sacramento front office remains as clueless as ever. For situations like this, I just go with the best player available, because who knows? Jeremiah Fears has settled in as a solid combo guard who excels with the ball in his hand. He is not a great shooter, but can set up others and get to the basket on his own. He will not fill the suddenly giant point guard hole in Sacramento, but can play that position if needed.
13	Miami Heat (25-24)	SF Kon Knueppel, Fr, Duke – 6’7, 217 lbs	13.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.6 apg	From GS (25-26) The Warriors decided to kick the rebuild can even further down the road by trading and extending Jimmy Butler. The Miami Heat get a draft pick here in return. Kon Knueppel has been a nice running mate for Cooper Flagg at Duke. Knueppel is a solid offensive player, with a good three point jump shot and nice size. He can get 20 points on any given night.
14	Houston Rockets (32-19)	SF Noa Essengue, France – 6’9, 194 lbs	12.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.4 spg	From PHX (25-25) Despite a five game losing streak, the Rockets chose to stay pat at the trade deadline. This is one of the deepest teams in the league, and could be a good spot for a developmental prospect like Noa Essengue. Essengue could be the youngest player in this class, and needs to develop a jump shot, but he is athletic, can run the floor and play defense.
15	Orlando Magic (25-28)	SG Ben Saraf, Israel – 6’5, 200 lbs	12.5 ppg, 4.3 apg, 2.8 rpg	Injuries have destroyed what looked like a potentially special season for the Orlando Magic. This is a deep team loaded with talent, but sometimes, injuries are just too much to overcome. The back court is deep, but I worry about its offensive potential. Ben Saraf would be a nice addition. He is a combo guard with a sneaky offensive game. He is not an elite athlete, but is a solid shooter, cutter and can score with the ball in his hands.
16	Minnesota Timberwolves (29-23)	SF Hugo Gonzalez, Spain – 6’6, 207 lbs	3.4 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.6 apg	From DET (25-26) The stats may not look pretty, but Hugo Gonzalez is starting to play better for his European team of late. He is young, but his Under-18 tape is impressive. Gonzalez is a talented scorer who can get buckets in a variety of ways. The Timberwolves do not have much in the way of young depth on this team, this would be a nice player to attempt to develop.
17	Oklahoma City Thunder (40-9)	C Derik Queen, Fr, Maryland – 6’10, 246 lbs	15.0 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.0 apg	From MIA (25-24) Oklahoma City goes with size once again with this pick. Derik Queen has struggled offensively the past couple of weeks, but still shows potential as an old school, back to the basket big. He is not much of a defender, but playing behind Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, he can just focus on providing some points off of the bench.
18	Dallas Mavericks (23-20)	SF Collin Murray-Boyles, So, South Carolina – 6’7, 245 lbs	15.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.5 apg	Hey, did you hear that Dallas traded a long time contributor? Yeah, Maxi Kleber is finally gone. Something else happened, but I cannot quite remember what. With the 18th pick, we finally have our first upperclassman of the draft. If Collin Murray-Boyles was a better shooter, he would be a lottery pick. There is a lot to like here as a tough, strong scorer and solid defender. He should fit right in with what the Mavericks are hoping to do. Which, apparently, is still winning basketball games?
19	Oklahoma City Thunder (40-9)	SF Adou Thiero, Jr, Arkansas – 6’8, 220 lbs	7.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.9 apg	From LAC (28-23) There is no way the Thunder have room for three more rookies, so expect some trades to take place. Adou Thiero is not a great shooter, but he is a good scorer and rebounder, and a very willing defender. He would be a great fit as an energy bench guy for a playoff team.
20	Brooklyn Nets (17-34)	PG Boogie Fland, Fr, Arkansas – 6’2, 175 lbs	15.1 ppg, 5.7 apg, 3.4 rpg	From MIL (27-22) The Nets have three of the next seven picks, so look for them to scoop up a couple of young players with potential here. Boogie Fland is a quick point guard who can find open teammates, take good care of the ball and knock down three pointers. He small stature and struggles as a defender might keep him out of the lottery, but he could develop into a reliable starter in time.
21	Utah Jazz (12-37)	SG Drake Powell, Fr, North Carolina – 6’6, 195 lbs	7.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.8 apg	From MIN (29-23) With two more first round picks in 2025, to go along with the three they had in 2024, expect the Jazz to continue to draft youth in hopes they strike it rich. Drake Powell was a top recruit that has struggled to find his place on an experienced North Carolina roster. He has shown the ability to score from anywhere on the court, and he is a strong rebounder for his size.
22	Indiana Pacers (29-21)	C Thomas Sorber, Fr, Georgetown – 6’10, 255 lbs	14.8 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.2 bpg	The Pacers have seemed to be on the verge of trading Myles Turner for the last five years, but he still remains in Indiana. The backup center position is in flux, and Thomas Sorber could be a nice addition. Sorber is not a monster athlete, but has been one of the most productive freshmen in the country. He can do a bit of everything on both sides of the court, from scoring down low to dishing the ball to blocking shots.
23	Atlanta Hawks (22-20)	SG Ian Jackson, Fr, North Carolina – 6’4, 190 lbs	14.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.0 apg	From ATL (30-19) Atlanta looked to be turning a corner a month ago, but a monster losing streak caused them to sell off a few parts. They owe their own pick to the Spurs, so this Lakers pick is all the help they are going to get. It is not easy to be a freshman at North Carolina, but Ian Jackson has been a mostly consistent scorer and shooter for the Tar Heels. His ability to score off the bench would make him a nice backup to Dyson Daniels in Atlanta.
24	Brooklyn Nets (17-34)	PF Rasheer Fleming, Jr, Saint Joseph’s – 6’9, 240 lbs	15.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.5 bpg	From HOU (32-19) The Nets do not have to only take freshmen. New Jersey native Rasheer Fleming may be the best player in this class no one has heard of. He has completely filled up the stat sheet as a junior, showing very solid two way potential, both as a shooter and scorer, as well as a defender.
25	Orlando Magic (25-28)	C Danny Wolf, Jr, Michigan – 7’0, 250 lbs	12.3 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 3.6 apg	From DEN (33-19) Mo Wagner is an upcoming free agent coming off of a major injury. The Magic would be wise to draft some insurance. Danny Wolf plays a similar game. He is a good shooter and scorer, strong rebounder and underrated facilitator from the center spot. You always worry about guys like him having enough athleticism to hold his own defensively, but he is an intriguing prospect.
26	Brooklyn Nets (17-34)	SF Noah Penda, France – 6’7, 225 lbs	9.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.5 apg	From NY (34-17) With Brooklyn’s fourth pick, they take the third French prospect of this class. Noah Penda is a strong, compact athlete who excels at getting to the basket. He is also a strong defender and decent play maker.
27	Washington Wizards (9-41)	SG Jase Richardson, Fr, Michigan State – 6’3, 185 lbs	9.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.0 apg	From MEM (35-16) The Wizards received this pick from Memphis for taking on the contract of Marcus Smart. Jase Richardson, the son of former Michigan State Spartan great Jason, is having a very good freshman season. The counting stats are not great, but Richardson is shooting the ball very well. His size could be a hinderance, but he should develop into a solid bench scorer in the NBA.
28	Boston Celtics (36-16)	SF Alex Karaban, Jr, Connecticut – 6’8, 225 lbs	15.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.2 apg	Alex Karaban has struggled as a go to scorer without Liam McNeeley next to him for Connecticut, but continues to show a good shooting stroke and a nice combination of rebounding and defensive ability. The Massachusetts native should be a solid bench piece for his hometown Celtics.
29	Phoenix Suns (25-25)	PF Johni Broome, rSr, Auburn – 6’10, 240 lbs	18.2 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 2.8 bpg	From CLE (41-10) It was believed that Phoenix acquired this pick in hopes of trading for Jimmy Butler, but that never came to be. It is not like the Suns could not use the help themselves. The front court depth, in particular, is virtually nonexistent. Johni Broome is on the short list for National Player of the Year consideration. His Auburn Tigers are 21-1 and he is a double double machine who is blocking three shots per game as well. He is a fifth year senior, and should be able to step in and provide solid minutes right away.
30	Los Angeles Clippers (28-23)	SG Kam Jones, Sr, Marquette – 6’5, 200 lbs	18.8 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.4 rpg	From OKC (40-9) No team has gotten less from its draft picks the past decade and a half than the Los Angeles Clippers. This roster has a ton of veteran players on short term deals, so there could be minutes for an experienced rookie next year. Kam Jones has improved every year of his college career, and is putting on quite a show as a senior. He has almost tripled his assists per game, showing serious play making ability, and his scoring has kept up as well. He could be a quality backup combo guard for Los Angeles.