The Portland Trail Blazers are being predicted to land one of the stars from Rutgers in a 2025 NBA mock draft.

We think of the NBA Draft Lottery, first and foremost, as a way for the league's poor and downtrodden franchises to replenish their ranks and take the first steps toward meaningful winning years down the line.

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The Portland Trail Blazers will bring out all their good luck charms on Monday for the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, hoping to secure the top pick and, with it, Coope