Lakers Turn Heads With Move Immediately After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers waited a long time to make a pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They didn't have a first-round selection, but they traded up to No. 36 on Thursday to get Arkansas forward Adou Thiero.

But over the past several years, the Los Angeles Lakers have found some diamonds in the rough in the second round. Players such as Ivica Zubac and Max Christie have panned out and

The Los Angeles Lakers moved up from No. 55 to No. 45 ahead of Thursday's second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Still, there's a real possibility they're not done. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, L.A. could look to trade up even higher as the night unfolds.