The 2nd round of the 2025 NBA Draft was pure chaos. Trades flying, international talent rising, and plenty of teams grabbing potential steals to round out their rotations. Let’s go pick-by-pick for the full breakdown of all 29 selections.
31. Timberwolves — Rasheer Fleming (St. Joseph’s) → Suns
🔁 Tough-nosed forward with elite rebounding instincts. Phoenix continues to retool with upside.
32. Celtics — Noah Penda (France) → Magic
🇫🇷 Long, athletic wing with strong Euro experience. Orlando adds another lengthy project piece.
33. Hornets — Sion James (Duke)
🔒 Defensive specialist and hustle player. Fills the dirty-work role Charlotte needed.
34. Hornets — Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton)
🧱 7-footer with elite shot-blocking skills. Immediate rim protection for the Hornets.
35. 76ers — Johni Broome (Auburn)
📈 Efficient post scorer with a high motor. Philly adds frontcourt depth for cheap.
36. Nets — Adou Thiero (Arkansas) → Lakers
💥 Explosive athlete and versatile defender. Sleeper wing for L.A. to develop.
37. Pistons — Chaz Lanier (Tennessee)
🔥 Bucket getter with deep range. One of the most underrated scorers in the draft.
38. Spurs — Kam Jones (Marquette) → Pacers
⚡ Dynamic guard with smooth shooting mechanics. Could carve out a backup role immediately.
39. Raptors — Alijah Martin (Florida Atlantic)
💪 Power guard who rebounds like a forward. Gritty two-way presence off the bench.
40. Wizards — Micah Peavy (Georgetown) → Pelicans
📉 Local product with defensive upside. New Orleans adds wing depth.
41. Warriors — Koby Brea (Kentucky) → Suns
💦 One of the best shooters in the draft. Huge value here for Phoenix.
42. Kings — Maxime Raynaud (Stanford)
📏 Towering center with soft hands. Long-term project, but fits Sacramento’s mold.
43. Wizards — Jamir Watkins (Florida State)
🕶️ 3&D wing with solid instincts. Could thrive in a rebuilding Wizards system.
44. Thunder — Brooks Barnhizer (Northwestern)
🔁 Connective wing with high IQ. Perfect bench fit for OKC’s unselfish system.
45. Bulls — Rocco Zikarsky (Australia) → Timberwolves
🦘 7’3 Aussie monster. Tremendous length, rim protection upside for Minnesota.
46. Magic — Amari Williams (Kentucky) → Celtics
🛠️ Defensive anchor with a strong motor. Boston builds frontcourt depth.
47. Bucks — Bogoljub Marković (Serbia)
🇷🇸 Stretch four with good mobility. Milwaukee dips back into the Euro pool.
48. Grizzlies — Javon Small (West Virginia)
🏁 Shifty guard with good pace and creativity. Sneaky upside as a lead ball-handler.
49. Cavaliers — Tyrese Proctor (Duke)
🐍 Smart, polished playmaker with shooting touch. Instant rotation piece in Cleveland.
50. Knicks — Kobe Sanders (Nevada) → Clippers
📦 Big combo guard with sneaky athleticism. L.A. lands a two-way guy with upside.
51. Clippers — Mohamed Diawara (France) → Knicks
🇫🇷 High-upside swingman. Knicks add another international piece with potential.
52. Suns — Alex Toohey (Australia) → Warriors
🎯 Versatile shooter and smart cutter. Golden State adds depth on the wing.
53. Jazz — John Tonje (Wisconsin)
🧱 Physical defender with college experience. Tough-minded addition for Utah.
54. Pacers — Taelon Peter (Liberty)
🌪️ Explosive scorer who can get hot quick. Indiana finds instant offense off the bench.
55. Lakers — Lachlan Olbrich (Australia) → Bulls
🦘 Stretch big with touch. Bulls add floor spacing and a long-term development piece.
56. Grizzlies — Will Richard (Florida) → Warriors
💥 Confident shooter with toughness. Warriors stack up on 3&D guys.
57. Magic — Max Shulga (VCU) → Celtics
📐 High IQ guard with strong passing instincts. Boston gets another sneaky good fit.
58. Cavaliers — Saliou Niang (Italy)
🌍 Physical forward who plays hard. Cavs take a flier on Euro toughness.
59. Rockets — Jahmai Mashack (Tennessee) → Grizzlies
🔒 Defensive menace with NBA-ready body. Memphis goes all-in on defensive versatility.
Final Take:
The second round of the 2025 Draft was full of hidden gems and bold moves. From elite shooters like Brea and Lanier to international projects like Zikarsky and Diawara, this round gave teams low-risk, high-reward opportunities. Several teams — like the Celtics, Suns, and Grizzlies — clearly walked away with major value.
Stay locked in — second-rounders often turn into second-coming stars.
