The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Nate Ament to his rookie scale contract. Ament was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The forward came to the Bucks as part of the package in the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
Ament played college basketball at Tennessee. He stands 6 foot 10 and brings size and athleticism to the Bucks forward group. The Bucks used the draft pick they received in the Antetokounmpo deal to select him. This move is part of the team’s efforts to build for the future after a major roster change.
Ament addressed fans after the draft. He expressed excitement about joining the Bucks and playing in Milwaukee. The signing allows him to participate in Summer League and prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Rookie contracts follow the standard NBA scale for first round picks. They include team options for future years.
Ament’s addition gives the Bucks a young player with potential to develop. The team is focused on integrating its new draft picks, including another first-round selection earlier in the draft. This signing marks an official step in the Bucks rebuild process following the departure of their longtime star player.
The contract signing comes shortly after the draft. It sets the stage for Ament to work with the team’s coaching staff and veterans during training camp later this year.