We think of the NBA Draft Lottery, first and foremost, as a way for the league's poor and downtrodden franchises to replenish their ranks and take the first steps toward meaningful winning years down the line.

Monday is the day we find out who gets the No. 1 pick and therefore the chance to draft Duke star Cooper Flagg. That said, there are other talented players in the 2025 NBA Draft -- see our latest mock draft from our Bryan Kalbrosky -- so this is a big deal for every team in the lottery.

The Nets and Jazz were among the teams who left Monday's draft lottery disappointed, as Brooklyn slipped two spots to