The Milwaukee Bucks selected Nate Ament with the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. ## What happened?
Ament was chosen after the Bucks acquired the pick from the Miami Heat in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Bucks are coming off a tough stretch, with their last result being a 126-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on 2026-04-12. Their recent form has been 2W-0D-3L, with losses in their last two games.
Why it matters for Milwaukee Bucks
Ament is the first lottery pick for Tennessee during coach Rick Barnes' tenure. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals in 35 games for the Vols.
What comes next?
Ament will join the Bucks alongside Brayden Burries, the 10th pick in the draft. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-12 | Philadelphia 76ers | 126-106 Loss |
Ament is ready for the challenge, saying "I mean, I really wouldn't say it's much extra pressure... They're big shoes to fill over there in Milwaukee, and I think that it's just a tremendous opportunity for me and Brayden."
Current context
As of 2026-07-05, the Bucks are looking to rebuild after trading away Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ament and Burries will be key players in this process. The Bucks' last five games have been 2W-0D-3L, with their most recent result being a loss. Ament is excited to get started, saying "I'm super excited, I'm super grateful for the opportunity... To be able to make my family proud, to share that moment with my family means the world to me.
