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Brayden Burries piles more pressure onto Kevin Porter Jr. in Bucks preseason

As Kevin Porter Jr. struggles, Brayden Burries' rise could put the former under more pressure in the Milwaukee Bucks' rotation.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:50 PM
Brayden Burries piles more pressure onto Kevin Porter Jr. in Bucks preseason
Key Things to Know
  • Dalton Sell argues Brayden Burries could take Milwaukee Bucks minutes from Kevin Porter Jr. amid Porter's preseason struggles.
  • Kevin Porter Jr. has averaged 6.5 points while shooting 2-for-12 across his first two preseason games.
  • Rookie Brayden Burries is averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dalton Sell of Behind the Buck Pass argues that rookie Brayden Burries could challenge Kevin Porter Jr. for playing time in the Milwaukee Bucks rotation. Porter has struggled through two preseason games, averaging 6.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and three assists while shooting 2-for-12. Meanwhile, Burries has averaged 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, three assists, and two steals per contest.

Sell notes that Burries has recorded 12 clutch points, which is tied for the preseason lead despite shooting 34.8 percent overall. Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins has not finalized rotation decisions and plans to evaluate the roster across the remaining two preseason games before opening night.

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