As the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery approaches, Washington Wizards fans are abuzz with the possibility of securing the first overall pick. With Duke's Cooper Flagg declaring for the draft, the excitement is palpable. The Wizards currently have a 14.0% chance to land Flagg, tied with the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets, while the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers trail close behind.

The new lottery system, implemented to discourage tanking, has reduced the Wizards' odds from what would have been a significant 19.9%. Despite the low odds, the Wizards are in a strong position to secure a top-four pick, critical for enhancing their roster with elite talent. If they miss out on Flagg, the worst-case scenario sees them dropping to the sixth pick, but chances are high they’ll remain in the top four, which is promising given the depth of talent this year.