Why Milwaukee Bucks’ Brayden Burries isn’t satisfied with his double-double vs. Toronto Raptors

Brayden Burries was one of the bright spots in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 121-107 NBA Cup loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. The Arizona product tallied his first double-double of the season with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists on 8-for-14 shooting in 38 minutes.The 21-year-old combo guard drove and cut relentlessly to the paint, including his baseline tomahawk jam early in the second quarter, scoring 14 of his 21 points there. Day by day, it’s becoming clear why starting Burries is the right move for the Milwaukee Bucks moving forward.Brayden Burries’ hustle energizes the Milwaukee Bucks Nov 6, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries (0) reaches for a loose ball against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (1) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn ImagesBrayden Burries earned his spot in the starting lineup not only because of his offensive potential, but also his energy. The No. 10 pick in this summer’s NBA Draft said he worked on his rebounding, which has been evident in the past few games, although he isn’t fully satisfied with his performance because they haven’t won much.“I’ve been getting a good amount of rebounds, but then in the second half I don’t get as much, so I need to get more. Or at least go. I feel like me not going; like, even if I go and I don’t get it, now I’m ready to play defense, ready to pick up. Even like Minnesota (on Nov. 2), I had nine, but I think I had like six or seven in the first half. Then last game (in Boston), I had a good amount in the first half. So, it’s that second half I gotta keep rebounding. That’s the main thing. That’s what gets me going,” Burries said.Milwaukee Bucks star praises Brayden Burries’ growthNov 4, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro (11) reacts to game action with guard Brayden Burries (0) during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesMilwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro strongly believes Brayden Burries is on his way to becoming one of the team’s best players, and he’s excited to see his growth throughout the course of his rookie campaign.“I love Brayden, that’s my rook,” Herro said postgame. “I love seeing his growth. He’s going to continue to be, obviously, one of the better players on this team but one of the better players in the league as he continues to grow. So I’m excited to just see how he grows. The thing with rookies are, it’s not like this (motions straight up). It’s a little bumpy. But he’s a hard worker, and he’s going to continue to get better every day.”More Milwaukee Bucks news from Wisconsin Sports HeroicsMilwaukee Bucks’ Jaime Jaquez Jr. admits he is ‘sick and tired’ of the team’s moral victoriesMilwaukee Bucks’ seldom-used center labeled the ‘difference-maker’ by Taylor Jenkins vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesBrayden Burries’ Milwaukee Bucks debut vs. Washington Wizards draws glowing review from Taylor Jenkins