Nate Ament's NBA draft position influenced by Giannis trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Nate Ament's NBA draft prospects are intertwined with potential trade developments involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, expected to occur before the draft on June 23. Ament, the former Tennessee freshman, may land with the Milwaukee Bucks, who hold the No. 10 pick and are rumored to acquire the No. 13 pick from the Miami Heat. His mock draft placements vary, with analysts tabbing him as high as ninth. Meanwhile, Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara are projected as likely second-round picks, with Gillespie's range between No. 41 to No. 55 and Okpara's between No. 38 and No. 47 across various teams.
- •Nate Ament could be drafted by the Bucks, depending on Giannis's trade outcome.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded before the draft.
- •Ament's current mock draft range varies, with some analysts projecting him as high as ninth.
- •Ja'Kobi Gillespie is projected as a potential second-round pick, while Felix Okpara also holds a similar projection.
- •Draft events are set to take place on June 23 and June 24.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — What we're hearing about Nate Ament, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Felix Okpara, NBA draft
"Former Tennessee basketball freshman Nate Ament will likely be picked in the first round of the NBA draft, but it depends on a major trade.
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