Milwaukee Bucks select Brayden Burries, Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft

Jim Owczarski Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 Updated 6 hrs ago

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The Milwaukee Bucks, officially, made one selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday when they drafted Brayden Burries at No. 10. As part of the agreed-upon trade between Milwaukee and Miami for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks received Miami’s No. 13 pick. At that spot, the Heat drafted Tennessee forward Nate Ament for the Bucks.

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