The Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves completed a series of second-round pick trades on draft night, reshaping their 2025 NBA Draft positions.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Nets sent the No. 36 pick to Phoenix in exchange for two future second-round selections. This move gave the Suns control of picks No. 36, 52, and 59.
Phoenix then traded picks No. 52 and 59 to the Warriors for the No. 41 pick, upgrading their draft position. The Timberwolves also entered the deal, sending the No. 31 pick to Phoenix for the No. 36 pick and two future seconds.
The Wolves then sent No. 36 to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for No. 45 and cash.
The Suns’ strategy centers on accumulating multiple picks to accelerate their rebuild by moving up to No. 31 and No. 41, while parting with several second-rounders.
The players linked to these picks include:
- No. 31 Rasheer Fleming (drafted by Timberwolves, traded to Suns): A junior from Saint Joseph’s, Fleming improved his scoring to 10.7 points per game with 7.4 rebounds in 2023-24.
- No. 36 Adou Thiero (drafted by Suns, traded to Lakers): Transferring to Arkansas for his junior year, Thiero averaged 15.1 points and 5.8 rebounds with 1.6 steals in 2024-25, showing notable defensive potential.
- No. 41 Koby Brea (drafted by Warriors, traded to Suns): A senior at Kentucky, Brea posted 11.6 points per game on 47% shooting and nearly 44% from beyond the arc in 2024-25.
- No. 52 Alex Toohey (drafted by Suns, traded to Warriors): Playing for Sydney Kings in Australia’s NBL, Toohey averaged 10.6 points and 4 rebounds per game in 2024-25.
- No. 59 Jahmai Mashack (drafted by Suns, traded to Warriors): A Tennessee senior, Mashack contributed 6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in 2024-25, known for his defensive effort.
