{"id":182782,"date":"2026-03-24T06:31:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=182782"},"modified":"2026-03-24T06:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:34:14","slug":"brayden-burries-hawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/03\/24\/brayden-burries-hawks\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawks 2026 Draft Watch: Brayden Burries Emerges As New Name"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brayden Burries<\/a>-Atlanta Hawks connection is starting to gain traction as the franchise continues evaluating options ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. While much of the early focus centered on high-profile guards, Burries is emerging as another intriguing name worth monitoring.<\/p>\n

Hawks 2026 Draft: Brayden Burries A New Name To Watch<\/h2>\n

As the Hawks continue evaluating potential future pieces, they could be searching for a point guard of the future<\/a> after coming to terms with a split from <\/span>Trae Young<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Atlanta has already been loosely connected to several talented guards in this class. However, there’s now a new name that deserves serious consideration, as Burries <\/span>adds another layer to that discussion. His recent rise highlights just how deep the pool of potential options could be, especially in the backcourt.<\/p>\n

For weeks, much of the attention has centered on players like Houston freshman Kingston Flemings<\/a>, Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr.<\/a>, and Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr.<\/a>, three highly-touted prospects. Each brings a distinct skill set and projects as a potential mid-to-high lottery selection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BRAYDEN BURRIES, ARE YOU SERIOUS?<\/p>\n

Big time clutch jumper from the freshman! @ArizonaMBB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/A2YGqiwGoB<\/a><\/p>\n

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