Baylor product VJ Edgecombe, who made an impression at the 2024 Olympics, edges out Harper’s Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey on points at No. 3, and the decision seems to hinge on that pair — either Edgecombe or Bailey claims 8 of 10 No. 3 slots and all 10 at No. 4.

However, ESPN’s NBA Draft expert Jonathan Givony believes the Spurs won’t try trading the pick. He’s even 99.9% sure that the Spurs will stick and pick top guard prospect Dylan Harper, believing a backcourt of Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox, and Harper can be a winning trio.

The NBA held its annual draft lottery on Monday night, and the Dallas Mavericks emerged with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft. The San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz were awarded the second,