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8 Times NBA Lottery Has Looked Completely Rigged

8 Times The NBA Lottery Has Looked Completely Rigged

The Dallas Mavericks' improbable win of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with just a 1.8% chance has reignited conspiracy theories about the lottery being rigged, and we have eight examples through history where it just might be.

Yardbarker on MSN · 3d

Did LeBron James imply the NBA Draft Lottery is rigged?

James seemingly reacted after the Mavericks overcame long odds to secure the No. 1 pick, a surprise that continued a recent trend.

Chicago Sun-Times · 3d

Bulls fail to move up in lottery, remain No. 12 in NBA Draft

The Bulls, looking to defy the odds and hit No. 1, were holding out hope that the draft-lottery gods would smile on them. It didn't happen, with executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas getting exactly what he deserved.

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Chicago Tribune · 1d

NBA draft combine: What we heard from presumed No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg — and Ron Harper’s son Dylan

The NBA draft combine is in full swing at Wintrust Arena. Here’s what likely No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and other top players are saying.

The New York Times · 3d

Cooper Flagg to Mavericks?! Live reaction as Dallas wins 2025 NBA Draft lottery, right to select Duke star

The Dallas Mavericks, four months after trading superstar Luka Dončić, leapt up from a 1.8 percent chance to win the first overall pick and the right to select Cooper Flagg.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Why Cooper Flagg was 'surprised' when Mavericks got No. 1 pick in NBA draft

Cooper Flagg reacts to the Dallas Mavericks getting the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft and discusses roster and more at NBA draft combine:

BasketballNetwork.net on MSN1d

"It doesn't look good for the NBA" - Chris Russo says Mavericks winning the lottery after trading Luka Doncic hurts league's integrity

ESPN's Chris "Mad Dog" Russo isn't among those who think that the NBA Draft Lottery is rigged. He also likes the idea of ...

Sporting News on MSN1d

NBA draft lottery's real problem revealed after Duke Blue Devils basketball phenom Cooper Flagg lands on Mavs

The NBA draft lottery doesn't have the problem most think it does after the Dallas Mavericks miraculously landed Cooper Flagg ...

1hon MSN

New York Giants GM Joe Schoen 'not in favor' of an NFL draft lottery

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen would not be in favor of an NFL draft lottery similar to the NBA and NHL.

2don MSN

2025 NBA mock drafts: Latest ESPN player, team predictions

Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.

What time is the NBA Draft Lottery 2025? TV Channel, schedule, and where to watch it online

The fate of half the NBA franchises hangs in the balance. The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery will determine the selection order for the upcoming draft, shaping the future of the 14 teams t ...

PhillyVoice3d

Sixers mailbag: Diving into trade scenarios with the No. 3 overall pick; is Ace Bailey a good fit?

Answering the questions on your mind in the immediate aftermath of the Sixers landing the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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