RealGM Basketball Wiretap

18 May 2025

• Carlos Boozer To Join Jazz As Scout

  Carlos Boozer is expected to rejoin the Utah Jazz as a scout, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

  Boozer played for the team from 2004-2010.

  The Jazz have the fifth pick in the upcoming draft.

  Scotto adds that while the Jazz could have been aggressive with trades had they landed the top pick, there is uncertainty on what the team will now do with Lauri Markkanen this offseason.

• Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4

  The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4.

  Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up considerably after the first two picks of the draft with a number of candidates vying for consideration at No. 3 and beyond.

  The Mavericks were in the lottery after they traded away Luka Doncic and endured a number of injuries issues for the remainder of the season. Dallas won their initial play-in game against the Sacramento Kings, but were defeated in the second play-in by the Memphis Grizzlies to remain in the lottery.

  2025 NBA Draft Lottery Order

  1. Dallas Mavericks
  2. San Antonio Spurs
  3. Philadelphia 76ers
  4. Charlotte Hornets
  5. Utah Jazz
  6. Washington Wizards
  7. New Orleans Pelicans
  8. Brooklyn Nets
  9. Toronto Raptors
  10. Houston Rockets (from Brooklyn via Phoenix)
  11. Portland Trail Blazers
  12. Chicago Bulls
  13. Atlanta Hawks (via Sacramento)
  14. San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta)

• Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper Widely Expected To Be Top Two Picks At 2025 NBA Draft

  In their latest look at the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo broke down who each lottery team could pick, depending on where their pick falls. While things get very interesting depending on who gets the third pick, Cooper Flagg of Duke and Dylan Harper of Rutgers are the consensus first and second picks, respectively.

  The third pick is heavily dependent on which team lands there. Some teams may prefer forward Ace Bailey of Rutgers, while others are higher on guard V.J. Edgecombe of Baylor. Givony and Woo have reached a consensus that Bailey or Edgecombe, in some order, should be the third and fourth players off the board.

  From there, the draft takes a lot of turns. Jeremiah Fears, Tre Johnson, Kasparas Jakucionis, Khaman Maluach, Kon Knuppel and Derik Queen round out the top 10.

• Will Hardy, Jazz Agree To Six-Year Extension

  The Utah Jazz and head coach Will Hardy have agreed to a six-year contract extension. Hardy will now be under contract with Utah through at least the 2030-31 season.

  "I'm humbled and honored," Hardy said. "This is an incredible franchise. To be able to be committed to the next phase of our process is hard to explain. Moments like this are very surreal. I'm so excited."

  In three years as the Jazz head coach, Hardy has gone 85-161. However, that record is not an accurate reflection of Hardy's coaching ability.

  In each of his first two seasons, Hardy had Utah in position to compete for a spot in the postseason. The team chose to pivot towards draft position each season.

  This year was a rebuilding and development year from the jump. Utah enters the lottery as one of the three teams with the best odds at securing the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

• Lauri Markkanen, Jazz Remain Committed To Each Other

  The Utah Jazz finished with the NBA's worst record this past season. That's led to some questions about the future of the team's veteran players. One of those players is forward Lauri Markkanen.

  While he wouldn't commit to never trading Markkanen, Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said the former All-Star is a big part of what Utah is trying to build.

  "We'll see when opportunities come up to add to the roster, but I see Lauri as a central part of what we're doing, that's why we signed him," Zanik said. "We think he can be a huge piece for us as we join the competitive rings."

  For his part, Markkanen wants to be a part of where the Jazz are headed. He confirmed that when asked if he hopes to stay in Utah.

  "Definitely," Markkanen said. "I feel like what I did last summer with signing here, that kind of tells you the confidence I have in the organization and the guys we have. I love being in Utah. We'll see what happens in summer, there's things that you can't control, but I love being here and working out with the guys that we have and building this thing."

• Lauri Markkanen Out At Least 7-10 Days Following MRI On Left Knee

  Lauri Markkanen returned to Salt Lake City on March 31 for an MRI of his left knee, which revealed patellofemoral chondrosis with associated subchondral edema, with no other structural damage.

  Markkanen will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days after completing an off-court rehab program.

  The Utah Jazz were recently fined $100,000 by the NBA after they ruled that Markkanen didn't play in games he was healthy enough to participate in. Markkanen and the Jazz signed a four-year, $220 million extension last offseason.

• Jordan Clarkson Out For Season After Plantar Fasciitis Procedure

  Jordan Clarkson underwent a medical procedure to address plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Clarkson will be out for the remainder of the season while he continues to receive treatment.

  Clarkson averaged 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season for the Utah Jazz.

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