Brooklyn Nets will look to add a primary ballhandler and playmaking guard. They would like a young lead guard who can run the offense and develop as a long-term starter. However, Nic Claxton’s current 4-year, $97 million deal expires in 2028 so drafting a replacement to potentially trade him is a possibility.

NBA Draft is less than a month away, and now we know exactly which players will return to the NCAA and which will focus on turning pro.

With the NCAA withdrawal deadline behind us, here is an updated 2025 NBA mock draft with projections for all 59 picks and notes on surprising withdrawals.