US EditionToronto Raptors drop down to ninth pick after NBA draft lottery
- The Toronto Raptors will have the ninth overall selection in the NBA Draft, scheduled for June 25-26 in New York City.
- The Raptors dropped two spots after a lottery held Monday at Chicago's McCormick Place despite having the league's seventh-worst record and a 31.9% chance for a top-four pick.
- Toronto will also hold the 39th pick, acquired from Portland, and their president Masai Ujiri expressed confidence in the draft and the team's preparation at an April 16 news conference.
- The Dallas Mavericks secured the first overall pick by jumping ten spots despite having just a 1.8% likelihood, while Cooper Flagg from Duke is regarded as the leading prospect, and Duke’s center Khaman Maluach is expected to be selected around ninth overall.
- The Raptors have historically succeeded with the ninth pick, selecting players like Tracy McGrady, DeMar DeRozan, and Jakob Poeltl, which suggests potential value despite the drop in draft position.
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