2025 NBA Draft: Wizards and Hornets Navigate Challenges with Strategic Selections
Source: news.source.inquirer
In the 2025 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets, despite not securing top-three picks, made strategic selections to bolster their rosters. The Wizards picked Tre Johnson and Will Riley, while the Hornets chose Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley. The draft night also saw significant trades, including Charlotte trading Mark Williams to Phoenix and Atlanta's maneuvers with the Hawks.
Key Points
The Wizards and Hornets did not receive top-three picks in the NBA draft lottery.
Washington selected Tre Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21.
Charlotte picked Kon Knueppel at No. 4 and Liam McNeeley at No. 29.
Charlotte traded Mark Williams to Phoenix in exchange for the 29th pick.
Atlanta Hawks were active in trades, dealing the 13th pick for the 23rd and acquiring Kristaps Porzingis.
Miami and Orlando had quieter nights, each making one pick in the latter half of the first round.
Charlotte needs to address several roster positions, particularly the center position after trading away Mark Williams.
