Live 2025 NBA Draft Grades: Round Two

Live 2025 NBA Draft Grades: Round 1 – Picks 1-15
2025 NBA Mock Draft

31.

Phoenix Suns: Rasheer Fleming, PF, St. Joseph’s – A+ Grade
We began the first round with an A+, and the second round begins the same way. Rasheer Fleming is a long, athletic player who can be a force on the defensive end. His offense needs work, but he has loads of upside and should’ve been chosen in the early 20s.

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32.

Orlando Magic: Noah Penda, SG/SF, France – B Grade
The Magic have traded up for Noah Penda. They dealt a couple of guards, so it makes sense for them to obtain someone who can play the position. Penda isn’t a very good shooter, but he’s a quality defender and rebounder.

33.

Charlotte Hornets: Sion James, SF, Duke – C+ Grade
Sion James is an athletic defender, but he’s an older prospect. He also struggles to shoot and create his own shot. He looked like a player who would go in the 40s, so I’m not crazy about this pick.

34.

Charlotte Hornets: Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton – B Grade
The Hornets just traded Mark Williams, so they needed a center. Ryan Kalkbrenner doesn’t have much potential as an older player with limited athleticism, but he’s a solid scorer and defender.

35.

Philadelphia 76ers: Johni Broome, PF, Auburn – B Grade
Johni Broome doesn’t have much potential as an older player with limited athleticism, but he’s a strong defender who can score. He could be a quality role player on the team.

36.

Los Angeles Lakers: Adou Thiero, SF, Arkansas – C Grade
The Lakers moved up about 10 picks for Adou Thiero, which didn’t seem necessary. Thiero is a long defender with some potential, but he’s incredibly raw and seemed as though he’d be chosen in the 40s.

37.

Detroit Pistons: Chaz Lanier, SG, Tennessee – A Grade
The Pistons are ready to win now, and Chaz Lanier can help them do that. This is a great fit for the Pistons because Lanier is ready to play now. He’s an incredible shooter will have an instant role in Detroit.

38.

Indiana Pacers: Kam Jones, G, Marquette – B Grade
Kam Jones is a low-upside player without much athleticism. He can score and shoot, however, so he’ll be able to help the Pacers as a role player off the bench. The Pacers are obviously ready to win now, so Jones’ minutes could help right away.

39.

Toronto Raptors: Alijah Martin, SG, Florida – D Grade
I didn’t have Alijah Martin as being drafted. He’s a good athlete who plays strong defense, but he’s shhort and isn’t a very good shooter.

40.

New Orleans Pelicans: Micah Peavy, SG/SF, Georgetown – B Grade
Micah Peavy is a long and athletic three-and-D player who could potentially play a role off the bench for a contender. The Pelicans are not a contender, but they really need to win now because they could lose a high selection to Atlanta.

41.

Phoenix Suns: Koby Brea, SG/SF, Kentucky – C Grade
I’d like Koby Brea on a contender because he’s ready to play now as a sharp shooter. Brea has an incredible shot, but he can’t create his own shot. He also lacks upside and plays mediocre defense. I don’t like this fit for Phoenix.

42.

Sacramento Kings: Maxime Raynaud, C, Stanford – A- Grade
As a big man who was highly productive last year, Maxime Raynaud looked like a potential first-round pick. The Kings are getting great value with this choice. Raynaud doesn’t have great upside, but he should be a quality center for Sacramento.

43.

Washington Bullets: Jamir Watkins, G, Florida State – C Grade
The Bullets have infinite needs, so they needed to take the best player available. Jamir Watkins doesn’t strike me as such. Watkins is a good ball-handler, but is a poor shooter.

44.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Brooks Barnhizer, F, Northwestern – C- Grade
It’s tough to go against Sam Presti, but Brooks Barnhizer was a prospect who was deemed as potentially undrafted. Barnhizer is a tough defender, so he’ll fit right into Oklahoma City’s roster, but it’s difficult to see him play anytime soon.

45.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Rocco Zikarsky, C, Australia – B+ Grade
Not a surprise to see the Timberwolves draft an overseas stash. Fans don’t like it, but the Timberwolves are stacked and didn’t have a need. Zikarsky is a huge player (7-foot-4) who plays quality defense. He’s only 19, so there’s a ton of potential.

46.

Boston Celtics: Amari Williams, C, Kentucky – B- Grade
The Celtics needed a big man for the future, so this pick makes sense from a need perspective. Amari Williams is a quality defender, but is an older prospect. His offensive game needs lots of work as well.

47.

Milwaukee Bucks: Bogoljub Markovic, PF, Serbia – C- Grade
I’m torn on this. Bogoljub Markovic should’ve been taken at least 10 picks earlier than this. He has good upside as a big man who can shoot, but he’s not ready to play now. Giannis Antetokunmpo is reportedly monitoring this draft, and I can’t imagine he’s happy with the Bucks drafting someone who can’t help them win right away.

48.

Memphis Grizzlies: Javon Small, PG, West Virginia – A Grade
Javon Small is another player who should have been taken 10 picks earlier. Small is a dynamic ball-handler with good athleticism. He’s short, but there aren’t many other knocks on him. This is a great pick for the Grizzlies, who needed another guard.

49.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Tyrese Proctor, PG, Duke – A Grade
This is a strong corridor of picks, as Tyrese Proctor is another quality value pick. Proctor is a tall and smart point guard who can shoot very well. He’s not very athletic, but he should be able to be a quality backup for the Cavaliers, which is something they needed after what transpired in the Pacers series.

50.

Los Angeles Clippers: Kobe Sanders, SF, Nevada – C Grade
Kobe Sanders is a smart player and a great passer, but he’s limited in almost everything else. I didn’t think he would be drafted, so I don’t like this pick.

51.

New York Knicks: Mohamed Diawara, F, France – B Grade
It’s unclear what the Knicks obtained in the 50-51 swap, but they got the better player of the two. Mohamed Diawara is a tall and athletic defender. He’s raw as a scorer, but the Knicks can use him as a role player off the bench down the road.

52.

Golden State Warriors: Alex Toohey, F, Austalia – B+ Grade
Alex Toohey should fit right into the Warriors as a dynamic shooter. He’s a smart player with decent potential, but he seems like he’ll be a liability on the defensive end.

53.

Utah Jazz: John Tonje, SG, Wisconsin – C- Grade
John Tonje was a dynamic scorer in school, but I didn’t have him as being drafted. Tonje is a very old prospect at nearly 25. He would’ve made sense for a team ready to win now, but the Jazz won’t win for decades.

54.

Indiana Pacers: Taelon Peter, G, Liberty – MILLEN Grade
OK, what? Taelon Peter didn’t even start for Liberty. Why are the Pacers drafting a bench player from Liberty? It’s not like Peter even has crazy upside because he’s already 23.

55.

Chicago Bulls: Lachlan Olbrich, PF/C, Australia – B Grade
The Bulls needed another big man. Lachlan Olbrich is a smaller center (6-foot-10) who doesn’t offer much blocking ability, but he’s a tough player with decent upside.

56.

Golden State Warriors: Will Richard, G, Florida – B- Grade
Will Richard is a three-and-D player who might be able to help off the bench. There’s not much upside here, so it’s not an amazing pick.

57.

Boston Celtics: Max Shulga, G, Virginia Commonwealth – B Grade
The Celtics could use a dynamic shooter in two years when Jayson Tatum returns. Max Shulga doesn’t have much upside and could be a defensive liability, but he’s a tremendous shooter.

58.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Saliou Niang, F, Senegal – C Grade
Saliou Niang is a quick and athletic player, but is extremely raw. He averaged only eight points per game in Italy last year, but he’s a good defender who could have a role in the pros down the road.

59.

Memphis Grizzlies: Jahmai Mashack, G, Tennessee – B Grade
Jahmai Mashack doesn’t have much of an offensive game, but he’s a lengthy defender who could eventually have a role off Memphis’ bench. This is a fine pick to close out the 2025 NBA Draft.

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