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NBA Mock Draft v2: Is Ace Bailey the answer for the Sixers at 3?

June 2, 2025

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) shoots the ball in the second half against the USC Trojans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Nearly a month removed from the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and NBA Combine, it's time for a reset on the first round of the NBA Draft. Here's V2 of our NBA Mock Draft that explores how the night could unfold for all teams, including the Chicago Bulls.
We alternated picks throughout this exercise, with Will taking odd and Derek taking even numbers, the opposite of our previous mock draft. As the draft consensus continues to take shape, plenty of players have risen and fallen in the ranks with more intel and team workouts coming out every day.
For more information on each prospect, check out the new updates to our NBA Draft Guide.
1. Dallas Mavericks — Cooper Flagg, Duke forward
Cooper Flagg is th...

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