Bulls draft Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain; Bucks pick Burries and Ament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks made significant selections during the NBA draft on June 23. The Bulls selected Caleb Wilson from North Carolina as the fourth overall pick and Dailyn Swain from Texas at No. 15. The Bucks, entering a new era without Giannis Antetokounmpo, chose Braydon Burries from Arizona at No. 10 and Nate Ament from Tennessee at No. 13. Wilson's college season was marred by injuries, but he still earned All-America honors. Burries and Ament were expected to help the Bucks evolve post-Antetokounmpo, as both players aim to fill critical roles in Milwaukee's new setup.
- •Bulls draft Caleb Wilson fourth overall and Dailyn Swain fifteenth.
- •Bucks select Braydon Burries tenth and Nate Ament thirteenth.
- •Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in college.
- •Burries helped Arizona reach the Final Four last season.
- •Antetokounmpo's trade impacts Bucks' roster strategy moving forward.
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Bulls hope for more UNC magic with Wilson. Bucks begin post-Giannis era by taking Burries and Ament
"The Chicago Bulls tried to strike gold in North Carolina again and the Milwaukee Bucks started their post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era in the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday. Both the Bulls and Bucks had two top-15 picks Tuesday to highlight the first night of the draft in the Central Division. Chicago selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the fourth overall pick and took Texas forward Dailyn Swain at No. 15.
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