Bucks draft picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament address pressure of following Giannis
Jim Owczarski
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Milwaukee Bucks have traded star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal, according to ESPN. The Bucks are also sending Bobby Portis to the Heat in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap a…
The Milwaukee Bucks were not picking at the top of the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday, but it was unlike any draft the team has had in over a decade. And that is because it was the first one they went into looking for, potentially, a new franchise superstar following the impending trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Photos: Bucks draft pick Nate Ament in action this season
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with forward Nate Ament during their NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State at the United Center in Chicago.
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament attempts a shot past Iowa State forward Blake Buchanan during their NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at the United Center in Chicago.
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament walks off the court as Michigan players celebrate their Final Four berth behind him after their NCAA Tournament game at the United Center in Chicago.
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament celebrates a 3-pointer against Kentucky during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ken.
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Nate Ament, a 6-10 forward, got off to a slow start at Tennessee in his freshman season but heated up as the season went on.
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament looks to pass while defended by Iowa State guard Nate Heise during their 2026 NCAA Tournament game at the United Center in Chicago.
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament reacts during his team's game against Virginia during their 2026 NCAA Tournament second-round game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.