Day Two of the 2025 NBA Draft kicks off with our second-round mock draft, featuring picks 31 through 59. With fewer guarantees and more upside bets, teams aim to uncover hidden gems and potential rotation pieces. Of note, the Bulls and Lakers flipped picks 45 and 55 earlier today, getting the action kicked off. Here’s a full breakdown of each selection with analysis on fit, upside, and value.
31. Phoenix Suns (via Minn, Utah) – Rasheer Fleming, 6’9 230 PF St. Joe’s Jr.
Phoenix traded picks 36 and 41 (via Golden State) to move up and are expected to grab Rasheer Fleming at 31, a smart swing on one of the top talents to slide into the second round. Fleming is a long, explosive forward with two-way potential, boasting a massive 7’5″ wingspan and a 39 percent clip from three at St. Joseph’s. He averaged 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds, showing range, physicality, and switchable defensive tools. While still raw in some areas, Fleming’s energy and upside make him a strong value pick. Despite a questionable first-round decision, this move gives Phoenix a high-upside piece to develop.
32. Boston Celtics (via Washington) – Javon Small 6’2 190 PG West Virginia Sr.
Small is a quick, confident guard who stood out at West Virginia and impressed at the NBA Combine with his athleticism and toughness. He thrives in the pick-and-roll and shows deep shooting range, though he’ll need to tighten up his decision-making and cut down on turnovers. After selecting Hugo Gonzalez in the first round, Boston adds another backcourt piece who brings grit and energy. With Jrue Holiday’s departure, Small gives the Celtics a physical, competitive guard who fits their defensive mindset and could carve out a bench role.
33. Charlotte Hornets – Ryan Kalkbrenner 7’1 255 C Creighton Sr.
Kalkbrenner is a 7’1” shot-blocking big man with interior touch and strong defensive instincts. He averaged 19.2 points and 2.7 blocks at Creighton, anchoring the paint on both ends. While not flashy, he is efficient, experienced, and provides Charlotte with a reliable interior presence. After selecting Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley to bolster their shooting, the Hornets round out their class with a proven rim protector who can contribute immediately and help stabilize a young frontcourt rotation.
34. Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans) – Chaz Lanier 6’5 205 SG Tennessee Sr.
Lanier is a confident, experienced scorer who averaged 18.0 points and shot 39.5% from three in a breakout year at Tennessee. While a bit older than most prospects, he’s an underrated athlete who plays with toughness and provides steady offensive production. After selecting a center one pick earlier, Charlotte adds Lanier to reinforce its scoring depth and perimeter shooting. His ability to stretch the floor and bring maturity to a young locker room fits a franchise that seems increasingly focused on building a strong culture.
35. Philadelphia 76ers – Maxime Raynaud, 7’1 240 C Stanford Sr.
Raynaud brings size, skill, and steady production after averaging 20.2 points and 10.2 rebounds at Stanford. A polished 7’1” center with soft touch and a reliable midrange shot, Raynaud fits the mold of a floor-spacing big who can operate within a structured offense. There are shades of Frank Kaminsky in his game, and he could provide similar offensive value in a rotational role. We’ve heard Raynaud is one of Philadelphia’s targets in this range, and he would offer a nice complement to Joel Embiid as a skilled backup with scoring touch and basketball IQ.
36. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Phoenix and Brooklyn) – Tamar Bates 6’5 190 SG Missouri Sr.
After trading down from pick 31 and acquiring picks 36 and 41 from Phoenix, Minnesota lands Tamar Bates, an athletic combo guard with scoring upside. Bates averaged 13.6 points while shooting over 40 percent from three at Missouri, thriving in both isolation and catch-and-shoot situations. He brings dynamic shot-making and offensive confidence, though he’ll need to improve his shot selection and defensive focus to earn a role. With the Wolves targeting frontcourt depth at 41, Bates gives them a backcourt weapon who could develop into an energetic scoring threat off the bench.
37. Detroit Pistons (via Toronto) – Micah Peavy 6’7 210 SF Georgetown Sr.
Peavy is a rugged, athletic wing who brings elite defensive energy and positional versatility. At Georgetown, he had a breakout shooting year from deep, while guarding multiple positions. Though his jumper is still developing, Peavy fits Detroit’s culture of toughness and defense. With Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey in place, he offers complementary glue-guy skills. His age fits an organization looking to make a jump into contender status in the near future.
38. Indiana Pacers (via Spurs) – Noah Penda, 6’8 240 SF/PF France 2006
Penda is a versatile forward from France who thrives as a connective piece with positional size, toughness, and defensive instincts. Stood out in his role in LNB Pro A while guarding multiple positions and playing an unselfish brand of basketball. Though his three-point shot is still developing, his feel for the game and ability to contribute without needing touches make him an ideal fit for Indiana’s system. With Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, Penda’s connector skills and high basketball IQ could help fill that void in his rookie year. He’d be a steal at 38.
39. Toronto Raptors (via Portland) – Tyrese Proctor 6’5 185 PG/SG Duke Jr.
Proctor is an experienced, versatile guard with good size and passing instincts. At Duke, he averaged 10.8 points and 4.9 assists, defending well and showing leadership. While not an elite scorer, he plays within the system and makes smart decisions. After selecting Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors add backcourt depth with Proctor’s steady floor game and two-way mindset.
40. Washington Wizards (via Phoenix) – Bogoljub Markovic 6’11 215 PF Serbia 2006
Markovic is a skilled Serbian forward who impressed at the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit with his shooting touch and face-up ability. Though still skinny and raw defensively, he offers stretch potential at 6’11”. With Tre Johnson and Will Riley selected in round one, Washington stays with the theme of shooting with Markovic, who can space the floor and grow into a modern four. The rebuild continues with long-term bets on potential and shooting.
41. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Golden St. and Miami) – Johni Broome 6’10 250 PF/C Auburn Sr.
Minnesota adds frontcourt toughness with Johni Broome, a physical and experienced big man known for his rebounding, interior scoring, and shot blocking. He’s comfortable operating in dribble handoff and pick-and-roll actions, making him a seamless fit in a motion-heavy system. After taking Tamar Bates at 36, the Timberwolves use this second acquired pick to land a ready-made depth piece. Broome’s strength and motor provide valuable insurance in the frontcourt, especially if Rasheer Fleming needs time to develop.
42. Sacramento Kings (via Chicago) – Eric Dixon 6’9 255 PF Villanova Sr.
Dixon is an undersized but skilled post scorer who put up 16.6 points and shot 35.6 percent from three at Villanova. At just 6’7”, he uses strength, timing, and footwork to finish inside or stretch the floor. Sacramento adds a polished offensive forward to pair with Nique Clifford, whom they smartly traded up for at No. 24. They parted with a protected 2027 first-rounder in the deal, a calculated move enhanced by the fact that draft class is expected to be weaker. Dixon’s improved outside shooting adds intrigue despite his age and gives the Kings a versatile scoring option behind Domantas Sabonis.
43. Utah Jazz (via Dallas) – Sion James 6’6 220 SF Duke Sr.
James is a high-character wing known for defensive energy, toughness, and low-maintenance team play. At Duke, he filled the stat sheet without needing the ball, offering strong positional size and leadership. For a Utah team that on day one added Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton, James brings glue-guy value, defense, and adaptability to multiple lineups. He’ll be a key depth piece who plays winning basketball alongside their scoring core.
44. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Atlanta) – Adou Thiero 6’7 220 PF Arkansas So.
Thiero is a rangy, athletic forward from Arkansas who defends multiple positions and thrives on effort plays. While he lacks refined offensive skill, his physical tools, energy, and defensive instincts give him a foundation to build on. Oklahoma City already selected Thomas Sorber for the frontcourt and adds another developmental piece in Thiero. His length and motor fit the Thunder’s blueprint, and with time he could grow into a switchable role player if his shooting continues to improve.
45. Los Angeles Lakers (via Chi, Sac) – Alex Toohey 6’9 230 PF/SF Australia 2005
Toohey is a skilled Australian forward who showed good feel and toughness during his time at Gonzaga and with the Sydney Kings. While not an explosive athlete, he plays with maturity and awareness, and offers better shooting than advertised. Though often labeled a wing, his game fits best as a floor-spacing forward in modern schemes. In a pick the Lakers acquired today by flipping spots with Chicago (45 for 55), Toohey brings long-term floor spacing upside and international poise to a team seeking skill and versatility.
46. Orlando Magic – Koby Brea 6’6 210 SF Kentucky Sr.
Brea is an elite three-point shooter at 43.5 percent and is one of the top spot up shooters in the class. He excelled in catch-and-shoot situations at Dayton and provides Orlando with badly needed floor spacing. With Jase Richardson already selected for his athleticism and slashing, Brea complements that with a specialist skill set. Though limited on defense, his shooting ability gives Orlando a needed weapon off the bench.
47. Milwaukee Bucks (via Detroit) – Jamir Watkins 6’7 200 SF Florida St. Sr.
With no first-round pick, the Bucks land a plug-and-play wing who can give them immediate help off the bench. Watkins took a major leap at Florida State this season. He thrives attacking downhill and defends multiple positions with toughness and versatility. While older at 23, Watkins brings physicality, defensive effort, and some mismatch creation to a roster in need of athletic depth on the perimeter.
48. Memphis Grizzlies (via Golden State) – Kam Jones 6’4 200 SG/PG Marquette Sr.
Jones is a microwave scorer out of Marquette who averaged 17.2 points and hit over 40 percent from three. He’s a confident shot-maker with deep range and the ability to heat up quickly, giving Memphis another offensive punch. While not an ideal off-ball player, he can back up Ja Morant and provide much-needed bench scoring. With Cedric Coward already selected as a versatile forward, Jones adds backcourt firepower and gives the Grizzlies a scoring guard who can swing momentum in second-unit stretches.
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Milwaukee) – Saliou Niang 6’8 205 SF/PF Italy 2004
Niang has a great basketball frame with length, mobility, and athletic tools that catch scouts’ attention. He stood out with his athleticism at the NBA Eurocamp in Treviso, showcasing energy, bounce, and defensive flashes. While still raw with limited offensive skill, this is a long-term development pick for Cleveland, betting on his physical upside and potential growth in a structured system.
50. New York Knicks – Hunter Sallis 6’5 190 SG Wake Forest Sr.
Hunter Sallis had a solid senior year at Wake Forest, averaging 18.2 points, but struggled from deep, shooting just 29 percent from three. That dip raises concerns given his scoring role, though he had shot better from distance in previous years, so teams will hope this season was an outlier. Still, the former five-star recruit brings athleticism, length, and slashing ability that could translate in a bench role. The Knicks add a developmental wing with upside, though he’ll need to get tougher and improve his shot to earn minutes in a new coach’s system.
51. LA Clippers (via Minnesota) – Mohamed Diawara 6’9 210 PF/SF France 2005
The Clippers took Yanic Konan Niederhauser in round one, and now double down on international front court depth. Mohamed Diawara is raw but fits their mold of high-upside forwards who can develop behind veterans. Diawara is a fluid 6’9″ French forward with defensive mobility and emerging face-up skills. He brings length, lateral quickness, and rebounding energy, along with flashes of a jumper.
52. Golden State (via Phoenix and Denver) – Ryan Nembhard 6’0 180 PG Gonzaga Sr.
Golden State moved down from pick 41 to acquire picks 52 and 57, and they use this selection to add a steady hand in Ryan Nembhard. A poised and experienced point guard, Nembhard brings vision, feel, and efficient shooting. He offers a reliable backup option behind Stephen Curry, plays with maturity, keeps the ball moving, and can organize the second-unit offense. He gives the Warriors a stabilizing presence off the bench in a backcourt that needed more structure and composure.
53. Utah Jazz (via LA Clippers) – [Player: Rocco Zikarsky] 7’4 260 C Australia 2006
Utah takes a swing on long-term upside with 7’4″ Australian center Rocco Zikarsky, one of the youngest players in the draft. He brings rare size and moves well for his frame, though his coordination and offensive polish remain a work in progress. With time and development, Zikarsky could grow into a dominant interior presence and perhaps the next Mark Eaton for a franchise that values rim protection, cultural fit, and cohesion. For a team in the midst of a slow, methodical rebuild, he fits the timeline as a patient developmental piece with high upside.
54. Indiana Pacers – RJ Luis 6’8 210 SF St John’s Jr.
With no day one picks, the Pacers grab a productive wing with slashing ability and defensive upside. Luis showed flashes of tough shot-making and the tools to guard both backcourt and wing players when healthy. While he had a rough end to the season, he was named Big East Player of the Year and has clear talent. If he can improve his consistency and outside shooting, Luis has the potential to grow into a valuable rotation piece in a system that emphasizes athleticism and defensive versatility.
55. Chicago Bulls (via LA Lakers) – Jaxson Robinson 6’7 200 SF Kentucky Sr.
Robinson, a 6’8″ wing from Kentucky, hit 40 percent from three and possesses a 7-foot wingspan. He has positional size, a quick release, and shooting confidence. The Bulls add a plug-and-play wing who spaces the floor and doesn’t need touches to contribute. Mercurial but talented, Robinson brings needed perimeter depth and fits the modern 3 and D mold if he locks in consistently.
56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Houston) – Izan Almansa 6’10 220 PF Perth 2005
The Grizzlies take a flyer on Spanish big man Izan Almansa, a former top international prospect who received a second round green room invite. Almansa brings a strong motor, rebounding instincts, and soft touch around the basket, though his shooting form remains awkward and limits his perimeter upside. Still, he’s a solid value this late in the draft and adds frontcourt depth with long-term developmental potential.
57. Golden State (via Phoenix, Orlando Boston) – Alijah Martin 6’3 210 SG Florida Sr.
Golden State uses this pick to add toughness and backcourt depth with Alijah Martin, a strong, competitive guard who brings physicality and scoring ability. At 6’3″, Martin was a key piece on a title-winning team at Florida and showed he can get buckets in a variety of ways. He plays with confidence, defends with intensity, and gives the Warriors a fearless two-way guard who adds depth to their bench. A proven bucket-getter, Martin fits Golden State’s need for battle-tested players who can contribute without dominating the ball.
58. Cleveland Cavaliers – Amari Williams 6’11 250 C Kentucky Sr.
After taking Saliou Niang earlier, the Cavs go with size here with British big man Amari Williams. Known for his toughness, rebounding, and rim protection, Williams brings an unorthodox game and rare ball-handling skills for a center. His shooting remains a concern, with functional issues showing at the combine. It would be a loaded frontcourt with Williams joining Mobley and Allen, but this pick may not stay in Cleveland, the Cavs hold two firsts and a late second, making them a potential trade-up target for teams eyeing late value.
59. Houston Rockets – Mark Sears 6’1 190 PG Alabama Sr.
Mark Sears was one of the most efficient scorers in college basketball. Though only 6’1″, he thrives in the pick and roll and shoots with deep range. Mature, composed, and tough, Sears feels like a natural fit under Ime Udoka’s no-nonsense approach. He brings instant offense and could catch on, as a scoring-minded backup guard. With the Rockets’ making a title push after the KD trade, Sears offers experience and floor-spacing punch in spot duty.
60. New York Knicks – Pick forfeited
