Nate Ament could join Dallas Mavericks ahead of NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Tennessee forward Nate Ament is projected to be selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft, according to a mock draft by Jeremy Woo of ESPN. Ament averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 35 games during his time at Tennessee. The draft will take place this week, starting on Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Mavericks are also hiring Dusty May, who previously coached at Michigan, as their new head coach.
- •Nate Ament played at Tennessee during the 2025-26 season.
- •The NBA draft starts Tuesday at Barclays Center.
- •Dallas Mavericks are hiring Dusty May as head coach.
- •Ament is projected as a top 10 pick by multiple sources.
- •Teams are considering trades during the draft.
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Nate Ament projected to join Dusty May in Dallas
"Tennessee forward Nate Ament could join Dusty May with Dallas in the NBA.
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