2025 NBA Draft: Latest Golden State Warriors rumors and predictions

With the Golden State Warriors holding just the 41st pick, the front office may be eyeing second-round gems or exploring trades. Here’s everything we’re hearing so far, plus betting insight from FanDuel.

The Golden State Warriors are heading into the 2025 NBA Draft armed with a single second-round pick — No. 41 overall — and a roster at a crossroads. With veterans aging and the title window closing (or possibly closed), the pressure’s on for Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Co. to find value late, maneuver into better position, or strike a trade that shifts the future.

Here’s a roundup of the latest rumors, predictions, and possibilities as the draft approaches:

Do the Warriors want a high-upside prospect who might not be ready for the rotation? Or do they zero in on a “plug-and-play” guy who can contribute immediately on a cost-controlled contract?

Don’t be surprised if Golden State goes international here, a move they’ve leaned on in past drafts to stash talent or avoid luxury tax hits.

Unless a perfect trade materializes, the most likely scenario is this: the Warriors stay at 41 and take an older, high-IQ player ready to contribute in short stints. Look for someone who can guard multiple positions, stretch the floor a bit, and understand a complex offensive system... basically, a mini-Andre Iguodala prototype.

According to FanDuel’s NBA Draft odds, there’s still movement around players projected to go in Golden State’s range. FanDuel continues to update these lines as intel leaks throughout draft day, so keep an eye out for sharp movement. It’s often the best way to sniff out a real rumor from a smoke screen.