The Milwaukee Bucks have made significant changes to their roster after adding three new draft picks. The team's new additions include forward Nate Ament, selected at No. 13 in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, guard Brayden Burries, selected at No. 10, and guard Malique Lewis, acquired in a three-team deal during the second round.

What happened?

The Bucks and Miami Heat agreed to a deal on June 22 that would send Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. to Florida, while the Bucks would receive a consortium of players and picks from the Heat. The trade will not become official until the new league year begins on July 6, but it has already had a significant impact on the team's roster.

Why it matters for Milwaukee Bucks

The addition of Ament, Burries, and Lewis gives the Bucks a much-needed boost in the backcourt and forward positions. Ament, a 6'7" forward, is expected to provide a strong scoring presence, while Burries, a 6'2" guard, is known for his three-point shooting ability. Lewis, a 6'4" guard, is a versatile player who can play both guard and forward positions.

What comes next?

The Bucks' roster now stands at 15 guaranteed contracts, with several players having team and player options. The team's head coach, Mike Budenholzer, will have to make some tough decisions in the coming weeks to finalize the roster. The Bucks' next game is against the Philadelphia 76ers, who defeated them 126-106 on April 12. Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (LWLLW, most recent first).

The Bucks' roster now looks like this:

Guards: Brayden Burries, AJ Green, Gary Harris, Tyler Herro, Andre Jackson Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, Gary Trent Jr.

Forwards: Nate Ament, Ousmane Dieng, Jaime Jacquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Malique Lewis, Pete Nance, Taurean Prince, Jericho Sims

Centers: Myles Turner, Kel'el Ware

The Bucks will have to make some adjustments to their roster in the coming weeks, but the addition of Ament, Burries, and Lewis gives them a much-needed boost. The team's next game is against the Philadelphia 76ers, who defeated them 126-106 on April 12. Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (LWLLW, most recent first).