The NBA is scrambling to grab Antetokounmpo! US media analyzes that there will be transactions on the draft day: the top 3 picks may be replaced

After the results of the 2025 NBA draft lottery were released, the top three Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers held the No. 1 pick, No. 2, and Tanhua respectively, and now we have more options and room for change.

According to US media Sporting News, the draft day will no longer be just about who to choose, but whether to trade. And the only object that can make these pairs twitch is naturally Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo. For the 76ers, being able to get the Tanhua lottery is almost a reversal of fate. If the pick falls below the 7th pick, they will lose their first-round draft pick. When they learned that the team successfully won the third pick, the team's president Morey was so excited that he sighed at his desk. This result gives Philadelphia an opportunity to reverse the direction of reconstruction. Morey also stated in recent programs that he still believes that Joel Embiid has MVP performance, and I can't imagine his future regression.

But the reality is that Embiid's contract with Paul George combined with more than $400 million may compress the team's operational flexibility in the next few years. Now holding the Titanhua lottery, Morey has the opportunity to combine other draft picks with young potential stocks such as Jared McCain, and launch trades against big-name stars such as Antetokounmpo or Durant.

, and the Mavericks, who won the No. 1 pick, general manager Nick Harrison responded by cheering and hugging the team members. Flag is almost sure to become the No. 1 pick. His explosive power and all-round skills make the outside world optimistic about him becoming the new generation of storefronts. However, the current situation of the team makes people doubt whether he is suitable for staying. Irving is likely to miss the entire season due to ACL injury, and the team has almost no hope of winning the championship in 2026.

Therefore, some voices believe that Harrison should consider using Davis as the center for instant combat power, or simply sending away the veteran and completely rebuilding around Flag. Although this will be a gamble, Harrison once said: What I care about is the future in three or four years. Ten years later? Kidd and I might have been buried underground by then. This sentence once again demonstrates his courage to bet on the future.

The Spurs have considerable flexibility after selecting the second place. Dylan Harper, who is expected to be the second-tier candidate, is an excellent point guard and is expected to form a well-matched partner with Vinban Yama. Harper is good at conducting and pick-and-roll, which can effectively improve the offensive efficiency of Wenban Yama. However, Harper is only 19 years old and it still takes time to mature. There are already Castle and Fox, the backcourt stars in the Spurs. How to allocate playing time is also a major issue.

The Spurs have always been known for their patience and cultivation, but now that they have such a high ranking, will they turn to the pursuit of combat effectiveness and further promote the championship process around Wenban Yama? It wouldn't be surprising if they also decide to pursue superstars like Antetokounmpo or Durant.

Although these three teams also have high picks, their respective stages and needs are different. The Mavericks are in the tide of wounded soldiers, the Spurs hold the future trump card, and the 76ers hope to seize the final window of Embiid's peak in his career. The draft night is approaching. Should they choose the future or the present? This will not only change the direction of the draft, but also may completely reshape the league's territory.