The 2025 NBA Draft is drawing near, and the Dallas Mavericks, after winning the lottery, are expected to select Cooper Flagg, the standout freshman from Duke, as the top pick. Following them, the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, and Charlotte Hornets will also be closely evaluating prospects. Speculation is rife, especially concerning the Hornets, as a projected lottery pick has stated he will not workout for them, citing concerns about playing alongside LaMelo Ball. While Flagg leads the list, other top prospects include Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and Tre Johnson. Ball's career has faced challenges primarily due to injuries, limiting him to only 231 games out of 400 in his five seasons.