Jun 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly answers questions at a press conference to introduce the 2022 draft picks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves Make Trade With Suns

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 7:02 PM ET

On Thursday evening, the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft will be held at Barclays Center in New York.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had the first pick in the second round (31st).

Right before the draft, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns had made a deal involving the pick.

Via Charania: "The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the first pick in tonight’s NBA draft -- No. 31 -- to the Phoenix Suns for No. 36 and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Suns continue rebuild by moving up to 31 and 41 in draft -- send out 36, 52, 59 and two future seconds."

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the first pick in tonight’s NBA draft -- No. 31 -- to the Phoenix Suns for No. 36 and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Suns continue rebuild by moving up to 31 and 41 in draft -- send out 36, 52, 59 and two future seconds.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2025

According to Charania, the Suns had a player they were targeting with the 31st pick.

Via Charania: "The Suns' war room right now is eyeing St. Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming at No. 31, finalizing their research and scouting before making their selection at 8 pm ET on ESPN."

The Suns' war room right now is eyeing St. Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming at No. 31, finalizing their research and scouting before making their selection at 8 pm ET on ESPN. https://t.co/LCaxxAvN5i
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2025