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
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.
- •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.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bucks projected lineup with Brayden Burries, Nate Ament: How Milwaukee's roster looks in post-Giannis era
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Bucks select Brayden Burries, add Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft
"The Milwaukee Bucks drafted guard Brayden Burries and added forward Nate Ament in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23.
"Here's what Milwaukee's new era will look like with Burries added as the newest member of the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:05 AMBucks projected lineup with Brayden Burries, Nate Ament: How Milwaukee's roster looks in post-Giannis era
Here's what Milwaukee's new era will look like with Burries added as the newest member of the team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:55 AMMilwaukee Bucks select Brayden Burries, add Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft
The Milwaukee Bucks drafted guard Brayden Burries and added forward Nate Ament in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23.
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