TIMBERWOLVES’ ANTHONY EDWARDS FINED
NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for using profane language during a media interview, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.
Edwards’ comments came during postgame media availability following the Timberwolves’ 114-88 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on May 20 at Paycom Center.
WARRIORS’ DRAYMOND GREEN FINED
NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 for making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.
Green’s actions took place during the Warriors’ 102-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their conference semifinals playoff series on May 10 at Chase Center.
DALLAS WINS NBA DRAFT LOTTERY 2025 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM
– Order of Selection Set for NBA Draft 2025 Presented by State Farm –
CHICAGO, May 12, 2025 – The Dallas Mavericks today won NBA Draft Lottery 2025 presented by State Farm®, which was conducted at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. The Mavericks will have the first overall pick in NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm, which will be held Wednesday, June 25 (First Round) and Thursday, June 26 (Second Round) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets for the First Round will be available for public sale beginning Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased online at NBAEvents.com.
Below are the results from NBA Draft Lottery 2025 presented by State Farm:
1. Dallas
2. San Antonio
3. Philadelphia
4. Charlotte
5. Utah
6. Washington
7. New Orleans
8. Brooklyn
9. Toronto
10. Houston (from Phoenix via Brooklyn)
11. Portland
12. Chicago
13. Atlanta (from Sacramento)
14. San Antonio (from Atlanta)
Below is the order for the remainder of the first round of NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm:
15. Oklahoma City (from Miami via the LA Clippers)
16. Orlando
17. Minnesota (from Detroit via New York, Oklahoma City, and Houston)
18. Washington (from Memphis)
19. Brooklyn (from Milwaukee via New York, Detroit, Portland, and New Orleans)
20. Miami (from Golden State)
21. Utah (from Minnesota)
22. Atlanta (from the Los Angeles Lakers via New Orleans)
23. Indiana
24. Oklahoma City (from the LA Clippers)
25. Orlando (from Denver)
26. Brooklyn (from New York)
27. Brooklyn (from Houston)
28. Boston
29. Phoenix (from Cleveland via Utah)
30. LA Clippers (from Oklahoma City)
Note: The draft order above assumes that a team with the right to swap one pick for another exercises such right only if it is favorable to do so.
Below is the order for the second round of NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm:
31. Minnesota (from Utah)
32. Boston (from Washington via Detroit and Brooklyn)
33. Charlotte
34. Charlotte (from New Orleans via San Antonio, Phoenix, and Memphis)
35. Philadelphia
36. Brooklyn
37. Detroit (from Toronto via Dallas and San Antonio)
38. San Antonio
39. Toronto (from Portland via Sacramento)
40. Washington (from Phoenix)
41. Golden State (from Miami via Brooklyn and Indiana)
42. Sacramento (from Chicago via San Antonio)
43. Utah (from Dallas)
44. Oklahoma City (from Atlanta)
45. Chicago (from Sacramento)
46. Orlando
47. Milwaukee (from Detroit via Washington)
48. Memphis (from Golden State via Washington and Brooklyn)
49. Cleveland (from Milwaukee)
50. New York (from Memphis via Oklahoma City and Boston)
51. LA Clippers (from Minnesota via Atlanta and Houston)
52. Phoenix (from Denver via Charlotte and Minnesota)
53. Utah (from the LA Clippers via the Los Angeles Lakers)
54. Indiana
55. Los Angeles Lakers
-- New York (forfeited)
56. Memphis (from Houston)
57. Orlando (from Boston)
58. Cleveland
59. Houston (from Oklahoma City via Atlanta)
NEW YORK KNICKS TO FACE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS IN
THE NBA ABU DHABI GAMES 2025
- Knicks and Sixers Will Play Two Preseason Games on Oct. 2 and 4 at
Etihad Arena on Yas Island -
LONDON AND ABU DHABI, April 24, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will feature the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers playing preseason games on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
The Knicks currently feature two-time NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, five-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and 2022 NBA All-Defensive First Team member Mikal Bridges. Bridges and Brunson previously played in Abu Dhabi as members of the USA Basketball (USAB) Men’s National Team prior to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Towns participated in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The 76ers currently feature 2023 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid, nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George and 2024 NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey. Embiid previously played in Abu Dhabi as a member of the USAB Men’s National Team prior to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will air live in the UAE, across the Middle East and around the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media.
Ticket sales information will be announced at a later date. Fans can register their interest in receiving more information by visiting nba.com/abudhabi. Special ticket packages offering premium access, VIP experiences, hospitality and local hotel accommodations will be available for purchase at nbaexperiences.com/nba-abu-
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 are part of a multiyear collaboration between the NBA and DCT Abu Dhabi that features preseason NBA Global Games, youth development programming that has reached nearly 20,000 participants since 2022, interactive fan events featuring appearances by current and former NBA and WNBA players, an NBA 2K League exhibition event, and NBA Cares clinics promoting health and wellness. The collaboration also sees DCT Abu Dhabi, under its destination brand Experience Abu Dhabi, serve as the Official Tourism Destination Partner of the NBA in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and China.
NBA games have aired in the UAE since the 1987-88 season. Fans can follow the NBA on Instagram and X (@NBAArabic) for the latest updates, news and content in Arabic. NBA fans in the UAE and across the Middle East can shop online at NBAStoreME.com and at the NBA Store at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi for the widest selection of official NBA merchandise ever available in the region.
H.E., Saleh Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
“Hosting The NBA Abu Dhabi Games for a fourth consecutive year, in collaboration with the NBA, reflects our strategic commitment to growing basketball and empowering youth in the UAE and the region. We are thrilled to welcome two of the NBA’s most iconic teams - the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers - for the games in 2025, and their participation reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a premier destination for world-class sporting events.”
NBA Managing Director, Europe and Middle East, George Aivazoglou:
“Fans in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to see two of the NBA’s historic franchises when the Knicks and 76ers face off in October. We look forward to engaging fans and aspiring players from the local community and across the region for the fourth consecutive year, through our games and surrounding events.”
New York Knicks President Leon Rose:
“It’s an exciting moment for our entire organization to participate in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games. This will serve as a strong way to tip off our 2025-26 season and provide our players with a special opportunity to showcase and grow the game we love around the world.”
Philadelphia 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris:
“Bringing the Philadelphia 76ers to Abu Dhabi is an incredible opportunity to connect with new fans in a dynamic and growing region. As an organization, we’re committed to creating unforgettable experiences for our fans throughout the world. We’re proud to be part of the NBA’s efforts to grow the game internationally and look forward to representing the city of Philadelphia while engaging with the vibrant community in the UAE.”
