The Celtics aren't directly involved in the draft lottery Monday night but the outcome could have implications on the offseason.

The winner of the 2025 NBA Draft lottery was the Dallas Mavericks? Seriously, the team that made the finals less than 12 months ago, and traded their franchise player at the deadline, won the lottery with a 1.

Three teams each have a 14 percent chance at the top pick. History says one of those teams landing at No. 1 is far from guaranteed.