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Ryan (undisclosed) posted seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Friday's 119-86 Summer League loss to the Heat.

After sitting out two of Milwaukee's three California Classic game Summer League contests, Ryan returned to the floor Friday and pulled down a team-high eight boards. Ryan is under a two-way deal with the Bucks and should see the bulk of his playing time with the G League's Wisconsin Herd in 2026-27.

Burries posted 18 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes in Friday's 119-86 Summer League loss to the Heat.

Burries dropped 16 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field in the first half, though he struggled in the third quarter and didn't see the floor in the fourth. The rookie guard still finished as Milwaukee's leading scorer and was one of three Bucks players to score in double figures. He's scored at least 12 points in both of his appearances this summer, though he's shot just 2-for-9 from beyond the arc thus far.

Jefferson (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against the Knicks, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News.

The Nets are likely giving the rookie first-rounder Friday off to manage his reps on the front end of a back-to-back set. Jefferson's next chance to play comes Saturday against Atlanta.

Nance (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's Summer League game against the Heat.

Nance didn't play in any of Milwaukee's three California Classic contests, but he's getting a chance for some reps Friday. He signed a two-year contract with the Bucks on Thursday and is aiming to carve out a bench role ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Ament (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's Summer League game against the Heat, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

The Bucks held the rookie first-rounder out of California Classic Summer League play, but Ament is ready to roll Friday. He'll have a chance to showcase himself and play a featured role for as long as Milwaukee keeps him available this summer.

De Larrea produced nine points (3-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes of Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to the Warriors.

The No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, De Larrea is facing an uphill battle for playing time in Dallas. Look for the team to bring him along slowly behind the likes of Kyrie Irving (knee), Ryan Nembhard and Marcus Sasser.

Lanier finished with 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 32 minutes of Thursday's 101-93 Summer League loss to the 76ers.

Lanier is coming off a rookie season in which he averaged 7.7 minutes across 34 regular-season appearances. He's likely going to open the 2026-27 campaign by getting some reps in the G League.

Anderson posted six points (2-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in 26 minutes during Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.

The rookie guard struggled to find his shooting touch in his professional debut, but Charlotte continued to trust him with on-ball opportunities as he adjusts to the NBA game. As a rookie, he will likely be brought along slowly behind Coby White.

Kalkbrenner finished with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.

The second-year center was dominant defensively and controlled the paint throughout the contest, finishing one rebound shy of a double-double while showcasing the passing ability that Charlotte hopes will complement his elite rim protection. The problem with Kalkbrenner's fantasy appeal is that he has to compete with Hannes Steinbach and Moussa Diabate for minutes.

Riley produced 18 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes of Thursday's 92-88 Summer League win over the Jazz.

Riley made a strong impression Thursday, but he has a lot of work to do to earn a spot in the Wizards' much-improved rotation. On Washington's projected depth chart, Riley is slotted behind AJ Dybantsa and Bilal Coulibaly.