The Milwaukee Bucks are in a good position heading into the 2026 NBA Draft with the 10th overall pick, but considering that they still have the unanswered question of trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to contend with, their draft success may not end at just one lottery pick.

Any trade package that the Bucks acquire in exchange for Antetokounmpo will undoubtedly include at least one first-round pick for a future draft, if not multiple, and considering the amount of talent that will be available in the 2026 class, asking for a pick in this draft could go a long way in helping the Bucks kickstart a rebuild.

Trading with the Miami Heat, for example, one of the the most favored finalists for Antetokounmpo, could put the Bucks in a position to take over the Heat's 13th overall draft pick in 2026 and with that in mind the Bucks would have several options ahead of them to pick up an impact player to round out their roster. 

The two positions that the Bucks need to target in the draft are a power forward or center to supplement the loss of Antetokounmpo and a guard that can form a complimentary paring with Ryan Rollins in the back court.

With that in mind, there are three picks in particular that the Bucks should keep their eye on in preparation for making a move that gives them the rights for two different lottery picks.

Morez Johnson Jr. provides the size and the physical presence that the Bucks would be looking to replace after an Antetokounmpo trade and after playing with the NCAA champion Michigan Wolverines, Johnson Jr. brings a championship pedigree with him that could be helpful in changing the culture of Milwaukee.

He averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in 25.1 minutes per game in his sophomore season and he's showing signs of trending upward as a scorer while maintaining elite defense at the rim.

If the Bucks wanted to look in the back court direction for their later lottery pick, Christian Anderson looks like a great pick to prioritize at the range.

Anderson had a standout freshman season at Texas Tech, averaging 18.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.5 steals and a conference-leading 7.4 assists per game.

Anderson's abilities as a playmaker are the biggest upside to him, especially if the Bucks wants a solid partner to Rollins. Letting Rollins prioritize his own rapidly improving scoring while Anderson can act as a floor general would establish a great foundation of what could be a stellar guard core in Milwaukee.

If not Anderson, Labaron Philon Jr. would add a strong offensive kick to the Bucks. More scoring-first than Anderson, Philon averaged 22 points, five assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in his sophomore season with the Crimson Tide.

His extra year in college lends some extra experience that could give him an edge over Anderson and aid in his adjustment to the NBA, especially coming from the SEC, and be a fast learner in a Milwaukee team that's looking for a new identity itself. 

The Bucks' priority later in the draft depends on whom they select 10th-overall, but depending on their needs, targeting any of these three players would be a fantastic way to capitalize on the gains they'd receive from any trade involving Antetokounmpo.