2025 NBA Draft Trade Tracker: Key Deals and Updates as Lakers Clinch More Picks
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2025 NBA Draft Trade Tracker: Key Deals and Updates as Lakers Clinch More Picks

Follow the latest trades and developments as the 2025 NBA Draft unfolds, featuring major moves by the Lakers and Suns.

The 2025 NBA Draft has concluded, revealing numerous surprises throughout the event. Before the draft kicked off, many teams were already active on the trade front. A highlight was the Rockets making a major splash by trading for Kevin Durant from the Suns. On draft night, the biggest news broke as the Hornets traded center Mark Williams to the Suns.

The Suns continued their activity on Thursday by securing a second-round pick from the Brooklyn Nets. This move enabled Phoenix to enhance their roster with Rahseer Fleming, a player many viewed as first-round caliber.

Meanwhile, the Celtics were quite busy as well, trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis. Holiday is off to the Portland Trail Blazers, with Anfernee Simons returning to Boston. Porziņģis joins Trae Young on the Hawks, allowing the Celtics to make significant financial improvements.

Additionally, the effects of the Durant trade influenced the draft, with the Suns utilizing Houston’s previously owned number 10 pick to select Khaman Maluach. The Nets were deeply involved in the trades as well, making five first-round selections during the draft.

More transactions occurred during the second round on Thursday. Here’s a summary of all the deals that transpired during the NBA Draft’s first and second rounds.

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