The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a disastrous 1-9 start following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, but rookie Brayden Burries has given fans a reason for optimism with his early-season production and impressive 2-point shooting.

Milwaukee Bucks rookie shooting guard Brayden Burries has emerged as a promising contributor despite the team's difficult 1-9 start to the 2026-27 season. Kyle Mucerino of Heavy reports that Burries, selected 10th overall out of Arizona, has provided optimism following the offseason trade of franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Burries has seen his role and production increase after entering the starting lineup over the past four games, averaging 13 points and 8.3 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game. The writer notes that Burries has excelled inside the arc, shooting over 60% on 2-point attempts across both bench and starting roles.
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