What happened: Milwaukee Bucks rookie Brayden Burries has scored 19 points with playmaking in the open floor during live preseason action. He has also recorded 5 rebounds and 5 assists while the game remains in progress.

Why it matters: Milwaukee is evaluating its rookie class during the preseason slate as the roster prepares for the upcoming schedule. Burries showing two-way production as both a scorer and facilitator gives the Bucks an early look at his rotation readiness.

What to watch: Milwaukee will continue monitoring Burries and his workload through the remainder of the preseason schedule.