Milwaukee Bucks Pick Two Players in First-Round 2026 Draft

The Milwaukee Bucks selected two players in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 24, adding Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the 10th overall pick and acquiring the draft rights to Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the 13th pick via a trade with the Miami Heat.

The selections mark the first time in 32 years the franchise has held two first-round picks. The move to acquire Ament is part of the pending trade that will send Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, a deal that is set to become official on July 6. Until then, Ament's rights are held in principle by Milwaukee.

Burries, a 20-year-old guard, earned First Team All-Big 12 honors after a standout freshman season at Arizona, where he averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He shot 49.1% from the field and helped lead the Wildcats to the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Evaluators have noted his well-rounded game, defensive versatility, and ability to function as a secondary ball-handler.

Ament, a 19-year-old forward, was named to the All-SEC Second Team and the SEC All-Freshman Team after averaging 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds for Tennessee. He was also a finalist for the...