The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery will be held Monday, May 12th at 6 p.m. CST on ESPN from Chicago. Dallas will be represented by Rolando Blackman, a franchise icon who the team selected 9th overall in the 1981 Draft.

“We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in the building,” said Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Welts, who on Jan. 1 succeeded the retired Cynt Marshall as CEO. During his 47-year career, Welts also has overseen business operations of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.

While the Dallas Mavericks are anticipating the NBA Draft Lottery next Monday, fate would say Mavericks fans should limit their excitement.

Everyone who paid the slightest attention to college basketball knew that Duke superstar Cooper Flagg was going to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Dra