UConn Huskies' star Liam McNeeley was projected to land with this Western Conference powerhouse in the 2025 NBA Draft on Monday.

Former Duke star Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA draft, which will be held June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in New York (both nights at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN).

Dallas securing Flagg is a big deal, but not as important as New Balance signing the teenage situation to a multi-year sneaker deal before he began his college career. Flagg's sne

The Boston Celtics will arrive at the 2025 NBA draft in possession of a pick in the first round (No. 28 overall), and another early in the second round (No. 32 overall). They will also have a few needs in terms of what they are trying to take care of via the draft.

Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun,” HoopsHype writes in its aggregate mock draft.

Sunday's shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.