The Nets' full reset became complete when they traded Mikal Bridges for draft picks. The timing made sense before a hyped 2025 draft class. Winning the lottery would obviously justify their moves and strategy. They'll have the sixth-best odds at 9.0 percent to add Cooper Flagg, who'd receive top-option reps for a rebuilding roster.

NBA Draft lottery takes place on Monday, May 12, setting in motion the wheels that will decide the fate of some of the top young college basketball talent. Where could some of those exciting future professionals,

The NHL is taking its draft lottery live on Monday night, a move that the NBA really should copy going forward.