In the recent NBA Draft Lottery, the Toronto Raptors fell two spots to become the ninth overall pick after finishing with the seventh-worst record in the 2024-25 season. They had a 31.9 percent chance of landing a top-four pick. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks rose dramatically to the first overall selection, despite having only a 1.8 percent chance. The consensus top prospect is Duke forward Cooper Flagg, while the Raptors are projected to select Duke center Khaman Maluach with their ninth pick. The lottery underscores the unpredictability inherent in NBA drafts.
The Raptors had a 31.9 percent chance at a top-four pick but ended up drafting ninth overall, moving down from their previous position after a disappointing season.
Dallas Mavericks moved dramatically up to first overall pick from the 11th worst record, illustrating the unpredictability of the NBA draft lottery.
Duke forward Cooper Flagg is the consensus top prospect in the upcoming draft, while the Raptors are projected to select Duke center Khaman Maluach.
The draft lottery results reflect both the hopes and disappointments for teams like the Raptors, who missed out on a higher pick despite decent odds.
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