This will be the first time since the 2010–11 season that franchise mainstay Klay Thompson will not be on the opening night roster, as he left to join the Dallas Mavericks over the off-season through a sign-and-trade deal.
On February 5, the Warriors and Miami Heat agreed on a five team trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from Miami in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson while Dennis Schröder and Lindy Waters III were sent to the Detroit Pistons along a first round pick.
The Warriors entered this draft (which was two days long instead of just one day long like it previously has been since the NBA draft was shortened down to two rounds in 1989) with just one second-round pick.
[1] Near the end of the second day of the draft, the Warriors selected the Dutch-born center Quinten Post from Boston College.
Roster Last transaction: February 6, 2025 Notably, the Warriors were the only team to go undefeated in the 2024-25 preseason.