The Dallas Mavericks are positioned to participate in the 2025 NBA draft lottery, holding the No. 11 spot among 14 teams with a slim 1.8% chance at the top pick. This marks their first lottery appearance since 2023, when GM Nico Harrison represented them. However, following his controversial trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Harrison has fallen out of favor with fans and will not attend the lottery. Instead, former NBA All-Star Rolando Blackman will represent the team onstage in Chicago. The atmosphere is charged with speculation as fans react to Harrison's absence, showing a clear divide between management and the fanbase. The Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards lead the odds for the No. 1 pick at 14% each, with the Mavericks' future in question as they look for a resurgence in the upcoming draft.