Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr signals to the players during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter during game three in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr signals to the players during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter during game three in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center.
The Golden State Warriors made a move that will impact their standing in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night.
Golden State had one second-round pick to utilize in the round but will now have two selections following their trade with the Phoenix Suns, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
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[Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images](https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-5-potential-targets-41st-pick-no-trade)
[Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with head coach Steve Kerr (right) during the fourth quarter in game two of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 115-109.
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with head coach Steve Kerr (right) during the fourth quarter in game two of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 115-109.](https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-kevin-durant-calls-out-reporter-bs-steve-kerr-rumor)
“The Phoenix Suns are trading the Nos. 52 and 59 picks to the Golden State Warriors for No. 41, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote.
It's clear that the Warriors made this move to revamp their overall roster depth. They had no first-round picks to use on Wednesday night, meaning this move will allow them to select two players instead of one.