Bucks rookie Brayden Burries moves into starting lineup as Milwaukee loses both games
The gist
Milwaukee Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins benched Ryan Rollins and started rookie guard Brayden Burries in two straight losses.
The No. 10 pick gets a learning runway, but his starting job isn't secure.
How it unfolded
- May 11, 2026Arizona freshman guard Brayden Burries announced on Instagram that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Oct 24, 2026Burries played 17 minutes at Philadelphia, scoring 10 points with 5 rebounds and 2 assists in a 127-116 loss.
- Oct 31, 2026He played 21 minutes vs Cleveland, scoring 14 points with 3 rebounds in a 136-111 loss.
Key terms
- NBA Draft
- Selections made by teams in the first of the two rounds of the annual NBA draft of eligible players.
- starting five
- The players listed in a team's starting lineup who begin the game, as opposed to substitutes.
- ball-distribution
- In football, a playmaker controls the team's play and creates attacking moves through vision, technique, ball control, creativity and passing.
Source: Wikipedia