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2025 NBA Draft Grades: Pick-by-Pick Round 1 Analysis

2025 NBA draft started with a large surprise, high-level talent and some polarization decisions. Here's the details and grades of each round 1 pick:


Draft board chaos as future stars find their NBA homes.


1. Dallas Mavericks: SF Cooper Flag, Duke

Grade: A

There is a great two-way player in which there is the ability to immediately impact. Contributing flag and ready to move Mavericks to their next era.

2. San Antonio Spurs: PG Dayan Harper, Rutgers

Grade: A

Perfect pair with Wemby is a smart lead guard in which there are many possibilities. Shooting and stability are minor concerns.

3. Philadelphia 76ers: SG VJ Edgecombe, Boiler

Grade: B

Unbelievable athleticism and defensive ability, but raw aggressive game limits immediate contribution.

4. Charlotte Hornet: SF Kon Knueppel, Duke

Grade: B

Efficient and intelligent, but worries about defensive athleticism and fit next to the ball and miller.

5. Utah Jazz: SF Ace Bailey, Rutgers

Grade: A

Tremendous upside High level athlete and hard shot-maker. Jazz ignored pre-draft drama and chose top-3 talent.

6. Washington Wizards: SG Tray Johnson, Texas

Grade:

Good size NBA-ready scorer. During the session of his college, efficiency and sports improvement improved.

7. New Orleans Pelicans: PG Jeremiah Fires, Oklahoma

Grade: C +

Boom-or-Bust Pick Concerns about the ability to fit and stay away from the ball.

8. Brooklyn Nets: PG Egor Demin, BYU

Grade: C +

Suspicious selection Lack of big size but defensive and outer shooting stability. Match the situation is unclear.

9. Toronto Raptors: PF Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina

Grade: B

Small size but smart and versatile. Like Scotty Barnes, you can complement the system of raptors.

10. Phoenix Sun: C Khaman Maluach, Duke

Grade: A-

Fantastic value Best size and mobility Immediate minutes possible with long term benefits

11. Memphis Grizzle: SF Coward (Duke from Diii)

Grade: B

Late blossoming players, who have tools to quickly contribute. Due to changes in the age and grizzle team, it will have to perform well.

12. Chicago Bulls: PF Noaas, France

Grade: B

Raw, but the best athlete. It is advisable to swing upside down. The game will have to refuse and get strength.

13. Pelicans (via Hawks): C Derrick Queen, Maryland

Grade: A-

Highly skilled big player with the best hands. Fit with Zion and Fierce is doubtful, but talent can not be denied.

14. Spurs (through Hawks): PF Carter Bryant, Arizona

Grade: A

Low use, high efficiency shooter and multi-positional defender. Fantastic subsidiary piece for the core of San Antonio.

15. Thunder (through Heat): C Thomas Sorber, Georgetown

Grade: B

Good developmental bigger with size and hands. Contributions in 1-2 years.

16. Trail Blazers (Through Grizzle): C Hansen Yang, China

Grade: C

Amazing selection Strong CBA numbers but risky. Suspicious fit with recently selected selected

17. Timberwolves (through piston): C Zone Beringer, France

Grade: A

Raw but elite physical equipment Being ready under Gobert is a smart long-term plan.

18. Jazz (through wizards): PG Walter Clayton Jr., Florida

Grade: A-

One of the best shooters in class. Ready to physically rescue. High Floor Pick

19. Nets (via box): PG Nolan Traore, France

Grade: B

In the mid-year, lagged but again came in the form. Good value. Stunning victory over Jakucionis.

20. Heat (through Warriors): PG Casper Jakucionis., Illinois

Grade: A

Efficient and smart Turnover-prone and shooting polish is needed. Heat culture can expose its full potential.

21. Wizards (through Jazz): SF Will Relay, Illinois

Grade: C +

Long term upside pickup Positional size is good, but need to work on shooting and strength. Crowded Roster Fit.

22. Nets (through Hawks): SF Drake Powell, UNC

Grade: C +

The defensive wing which is a little aggressive polish. Big bets on Brooklyn's player development

23. Hawks (via Pelicans): PF Asa Newell, Georgia

Grade: B +

Energy Big, which does defend and rebound. Shooting swing skills. Undersized for C.

24-30: TBA

(Updated analysis and grades will be added for 24-30 when the final decision of selections.)


Agents, phones, pressure — NBA dreams written in marker ink.


Key Features of Round 2 Draft Order:

  • Timberwolves (through Jazz) is ahead of number 31
  • Celtics, Hornets, 76ers, Nets, Piston and Pessers will soon be included in the second round
  • Lakers selected at number 55
  • Last selection of draft: No. 59, Houston Rockets (through Thunder)

Be with us for continuous updates and expert responses during the entire 2025 NBA draft.

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