Top NBA Draft prospect Brayden Burries aiming to join Mavericks or Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Brayden Burries, a top 10 NBA Draft prospect, reportedly seeks to avoid being selected by the Sacramento Kings, who hold the seventh pick. The Arizona guard, coming off a strong freshman season, has declined workouts with several teams in the top 10, including the Kings. Burries has expressed interest in joining either the Dallas Mavericks or the Golden State Warriors. He is scheduled for a workout with the Warriors in San Francisco this week, which may influence his draft position as teams finalize their strategies ahead of the June 24 event.
- •Brayden Burries had 16.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in college.
- •The Mavericks are considering Burries for the ninth pick.
- •He plans to work out with the Golden State Warriors this week.
- •The Kings hold the seventh overall pick in the draft.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft Rumor Claims Top Prospect Trying to Avoid Kings and Land With Warriors or Mavericks
"A new NBA Draft rumor claims a top 10 prospect is trying to force the Sacramento Kings not to select […]
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