Nets fans can mark May 12 on their calendars for the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, a chance for a fresh start.

Brooklyn: Great news for Nets fans! The NBA just announced that the 2025 Draft Lottery will happen on May 12 in Chicago. This is a big deal after a tough season.
Scouts will be checking out the top prospects at the Draft Combine from May 11-18. The 2025 class looks promising, featuring stars like Duke’s Cooper Flagg and Rutgers’ Dylan Harper.
Last summer, the Nets didn’t have any picks, but they’ve made some moves since then. They traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks and let go of some veterans, which has given them a whopping 31 draft picks over the next seven years.
They even got their 2025 first-round pick back from the Rockets. General manager Sean Marks might still trade some players like Cam Johnson or Ben Simmons before the trade deadline to grab more assets.
Right now, if the season ended, the Nets would have picks at No. 6, No. 18, No. 26, and No. 27. They’ve got a decent shot at landing a Top 4 pick, which would be a game-changer for the franchise.
Other teams like Washington and New Orleans are also in the mix for the top picks. The Nets are set to face the Trail Blazers soon, who are also looking for a good lottery position.
Marks mentioned that luck plays a big role in the lottery. The Nets need some good fortune with those Ping-Pong balls to improve their chances.
Only the 14 teams that miss the playoffs can enter the Draft Lottery. The final odds will be sorted out after the regular season ends.
In the past, the top teams had better chances, but now the bottom three teams have equal odds. It’s a whole new ball game!
Recent years have seen some surprising lottery winners, so anything can happen. Let’s hope the Nets can turn their luck around!