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Bucks Rebuild Around Nate Ament, Flagg Duo After Giannis Trade

6/24/2026

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The Milwaukee Bucks began rebuilding after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and picking forward Nate Ament at 13th overall.
Ament averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 35 Tennessee games, earning Second Team All-SEC honors.
Analysts project that Ament could pair with rookie Cooper Flagg to form a tall, skilled forward duo.
Taylor Jenkins now coaches a 32-50 Bucks team that missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Bucks began rebuilding after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and picking forward Nate Ament at 13th overall.
Ament averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 35 Tennessee games, earning Second Team All-SEC honors.
Analysts project that Ament could pair with rookie Cooper Flagg to form a tall, skilled forward duo.
Taylor Jenkins now coaches a 32-50 Bucks team that missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16.