Most of my instant grades for the 2025 NBA Draft class were handed out based on my overall evaluation of the prospects, which was tied to my final pre-draft big board. Some fits b

The Lakers are trading up from the No. 55 pick to the No. 45, swapping picks with the Chicago Bulls. The Los Angeles Lakers are moving up in the second round of the NBA Draft tonight, acquiring the No. 45 pick from the Chicago Bulls for No. 55 and cash, sources tell ESPN. The Lakers are also trading cash to the Bulls.

He's the type of big-bodied shooter who could firm up the Wolves' depth regardless of what happens with Naz Reid 's free agency. The first pick of Round 2 is particularly valuable in this two-day draft era because of teams wanting to trade up, but it might make sense to simply take the best player available.