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Bucks draft Brayden Burries, add Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Bucks draft Brayden Burries, add Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft

Summary

The Milwaukee Bucks selected guard Brayden Burries with the 10th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. They also acquired forward Nate Ament, who was drafted at No. 13 as part of a trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. Burries averaged 16.1 points per game at Arizona and brings significant potential to the team. Ament, a 6-10 wing, averaged 16.7 points in college but has been noted for needing to develop physically. The formalization of the Antetokounmpo trade will occur on July 6.

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By the Numbers

•Burries had an outstanding college season, showing scoring ability and defensive skills.
•Ament’s future contributions are anticipated after he develops further.
•Milwaukee seeks to rebuild following a disappointing 32-win season last year.
•The Bucks do not hold a second-round pick in this draft.
•The team will finalize the Antetokounmpo trade on July 6, impacting future roster decisions.

Latest Updates

9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks introduce draft picks Burries and Ament as new era begins
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1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Bucks select Brayden Burries, add Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft

What they're saying

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The introduction of first-round draft picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament coincided with the start of the post-Giannis era for the Milwaukee Bucks.
— Yahoo Sports