Nate Ament debuts for Milwaukee in NBA Summer League
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Nate Ament debuts for Milwaukee in NBA Summer League
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire·Vols Wire
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Milwaukeetipped off its 2026 NBA Summer League on Friday.Miamidefeated the Bucks, 119-86, at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Former VolNate Amentstarted for Milwaukee and played 17 minutes, scoring six points. He converted 3-of-7 field goal attempts. The former Vol did not convert any of his three attempts for three-point shots.
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Ament also totaled three rebounds and two assists. He committed one turnover and one personal foul.
Ament was selected by Miami in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft with the No. 13 overall pick. He was traded to Milwaukee after being drafted.
Ament played at Tennessee during the 2025-26 season and appeared in 35 games, including 35 starts. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest.
The former Vol's career high for points in a game was 29 againstOklahomaon Feb. 18. He also recorded career highs for rebounds (11) versus Vanderbilt on March 13 and assists (five) against Mississippi State on Feb. 11.
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Nate Ament is interviewed on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament speaks with the media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center.
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Nate Ament update in NBA Summer League California Classic
Nate Ament is interviewed on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament speaks with the media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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