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2025 NBA Draft Lottery: Odds, History, and How It Works 2025 NBA Draft Lottery: Odds, History, and How It Works All eyes were on Chicago on May 12th, 2025, as the NBA Draft Lottery unfolded, determining the first four picks in the highly anticipated NBA Draft. The event, broadcast live on ESPN, captivated basketball fans worldwide. But how exactly does this lottery work, and what's its rich history? Key Dates for the 2025 NBA Draft April 26: NBA Early Entry Deadline (11:59 p.m. ET) May 9-11: NBA G League Combine May 11-18: NBA Draft Combine May 12: NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) June 15: NBA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET) June 25: 2025 NBA Draft First Round June 26: 2025 NBA Draft Second Round Teams in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery Fourteen teams, those who missed the 2025 NBA Playoffs, competed in the lottery: East: Atlanta, Brooklyn, Charlo...