As the excitement builds for the 2025 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves in a unique position. Scheduled to make their pick 47th overall in the second round, the Bucks will kick off the festivities at 7 p.m. CDT, which can be viewed on ESPN. This pick was acquired from Washington as part of the trade involving Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma, although it originally belongs to Detroit. Before this trade, the Bucks had no selections in this year’s draft after having traded away both their picks previously.
The Bucks’ 2025 first-round pick is currently with Brooklyn, following a series of trades that began with the Jrue Holiday acquisition back in 2020. They also dealt another future pick in a move to facilitate the Holiday trade, showing a complex but strategic approach to roster building.
Currently, there are no clear indications of the Bucks trading up or down, whether involving the 47th pick or utilizing different assets. However, they still hold the potential to engage in transactions, possibly trading up into the first round, although it would likely require a significant player from their current roster.
Milwaukee has been diligently preparing for the draft by conducting workouts with a variety of potential draftees. Notable names include Kam Jones from Marquette, Chucky Hepburn formerly of Wisconsin, and Saliou Niang from Senegal. This demonstrates the Bucks’ commitment to investigating talent that could fit their roster.
The draft day atmosphere is charged with anticipation as many narrative threads weave through this year’s events. Leading prospects Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are expected to go first and second overall, while Milwaukee native Kon Knueppel is projected to be picked fourth by Charlotte, captivating local fans.
Fans have the chance to follow the draft closely, with comprehensive coverage available on the Bucks’ Playback channel, where crew members will provide insights and commentary throughout the event. This level of engagement with the community creates a hopeful and exciting environment as Milwaukee prepares to shape its future through the draft. With just hours to go, anticipation is certainly at a peak for the Bucks and their supporters.