2025 NBA draft day trade tracker: Suns gamble on Mark Williams despite Lakers snub and more 

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2025 NBA draft day trade tracker: Suns gamble on Mark Williams despite Lakers snub and more (Image Source: Imagn)

The 2025 NBA draft day trades were in full swing as expected, with several deals going down on Day 1 on Wednesday. The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs were the first to engage in a deal, followed by marquee moves by the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets.

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Here's the entire list of deals made during the NBA draft so far:

2025 NBA draft day trade tracker

#1 Pacers acquire No. 38 pick

The Pacers acquired the No. 38 pick from the Spurs for a future second-round pick and cash.

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#2 Suns acquire Mark Williams

The Suns made a splash on their big man depth during the draft. After selecting 7-foot-2 Khaman Maluach, the Suns traded for the Hornets' Mark Williams, whom the Lakers almost acquired before voiding the deal. Phoenix traded Williams for the No. 29 pick and a 2029 first-round pick. The Suns return Vasilje Micic to the Hornets as part of this deal.

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#3 Grizzlies trade for No. 11 pick

The Grizzlies traded for the No. 11 pick, sending the No. 16 and a 2028 first-round pick via Orlando and two second-round picks to the Trail Blazers, drafting Cedric Coward. The Trail Blazers drafted Yang Hansen at No. 16.

#4 Pelicans add No. 13 pick

The Pelicans traded for the No. 13 pick, shipping No. 23 and a 2026 first-round pick to the Hawks. The Pelicans acquired Derik Queen at 13.

#5 Utah adds No. 18 pick for Walter Clayton Jr.

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The Jazz traded for the 18th pick and added Walter Clayton Jr., adding to their 3-point shooting depth. In return, they offered the Wizards the 21st pick, 43rd pick and second-rounders in 2031 and 2032.

#6 Kings trade for 24th pick

The Kings acquired the No. 24 pick from the Thunder to add Nique Clifford.

#7 Lakers trade up to No. 45

The Lakers moved up in the draft from No. 55 to No. 45 after offering cash and their pick to the Bulls.

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#8 Suns acquire No. 36

The Suns acquired the No. 36 pick from the Nets for two future seconds.

#9 Suns trade for Kobe Brea

Suns acquired Kobe Brea's draft rights after trading for the 41st pick. They sent the 52nd and 59th picks to the Warriors.

#10 Suns acquire No. 31

The Suns traded for the 31st pick (Rasheer Fleming), shipping the 36th pick and two future seconds to the Timberwolves.

#11 Magic add Noah Penda

The Magic traded for Noah Penda, the 32nd pick, dealing the 46th pick, a 2026 second-round and a 2027 second-round pick to the Celtics.

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#12 Lakers trade up to No. 36

The Lakers offloaded the 45th pick and cash to the Timberwolves, acquiring the 36th pick to draft Adou Thiero.

#13 Clippers and Knicks swap picks

The Clippers and Knicks swapped the 50th (Kobe Sanders) and 51st pick (Mohamed Diawara). The Knicks received cash considerations for taking the lower selection.

#14 Warriors move up to 56

The Warriors traded for the 56th pick, dealing the 59th pick, Justinian Jessup and a 2032 second-round pick (top 50-protected) to the Grizzlies. The Warriors added Will Richard with that selection.

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