Brayden Burries made his NBA Summer League debut count, scoring a team-high 18 points in 22 minutes to lead Milwaukee in its opener in Las Vegas.
What happened
Burries, Milwaukee's No. 10 overall pick, took the floor for the first time in a Bucks uniform and immediately produced. He poured in 18 points in just 22 minutes of action, topping all Milwaukee scorers in the Summer League opener.
Why it matters
Summer League is the first real chance for rookies to make an on-court impression, and Burries used his debut to do exactly that. The performance comes as the Bucks retool their roster for the 2026-27 season, giving the front office an early data point on the rookie guard who reported to Milwaukee eager to get to work.
By the numbers
18 points led all Bucks players in the game. Burries reached that total in 22 minutes, an efficient scoring pace for a rookie in his first professional action.
What to watch next
Burries and the Bucks continue Summer League play in Las Vegas, where Milwaukee will look for more early signs of what its lottery pick can bring to the rotation ahead of training camp.