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NBA draft picks Ament, Brown Jr., and Swain face early struggles

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Last updated Nov 13, 2026

NBA draft picks Ament, Brown Jr., and Swain face early struggles
Summary

Nate Ament of the Milwaukee Bucks, Mikel Brown Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets, and Dailyn Swain of the Chicago Bulls are struggling in the early stages of the 2026 NBA season. Ament, selected 13th overall, averages 7 points and 2 rebounds per game for the 1-11 Bucks. Brown Jr., picked 6th, posts 12.9 points but has shot just 34 percent from the field, contributing to close losses. Swain, the 15th pick, has logged only 10 minutes per game, averaging 2 points. Their performances highlight the challenges faced by some early draftees in finding success in the NBA.

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  • •Nate Ament averages 7 points for the 1-11 Milwaukee Bucks.
  • •Mikel Brown Jr. scores 12.9 points but shoots 34 percent for the Nets.
  • •Dailyn Swain averages 2 points in limited minutes for the Bulls.
  • •Bucks, Nets, and Bulls have opportunities for young player development.
  • •All three players are under scrutiny as they adapt to the NBA.
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