The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to add multiple 2026 NBA draft picks as part of ongoing trade discussions, according to sources speaking to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo. The move comes as Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to signal his preference for a trade this offseason. The Bucks currently hold the 10th pick in the 2025 draft and are mocked to select Nate Ament, a 6'9", 230-pound forward from Texas Tech who averaged 17.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season.
Antetokounmpo’s trade demands have intensified speculation about a blockbuster deal. The Bucks have three tradeable first-round picks in 2026, and adding more could increase their leverage in a potential blockbuster move. A trade involving Giannis would likely include a package of young assets and future draft picks.
The Bucks do not control their own first-round pick until 2031, a result of prior trades for Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard. Holiday was acquired from the Pelicans in 2022, with the Bucks sending three unprotected first-round picks to New Orleans. Lillard came in a 2023 trade with the Blazers, which included a 2024 first-rounder and a 2026 first-rounder.
Nate Ament is viewed as a high-upside prospect with elite size and defensive potential. He averaged 2.5 blocks per game in college and is projected to be a top-15 talent in the 2025 draft. Scouts compare his versatility to former college standout Bol Bol, though Ament’s interior defense and shot-blocking stand out as his primary strengths.
The Bucks have not denied trade interest in Antetokounmpo, and several teams have been linked to potential deals. The window for a trade remains open until the June 30 deadline, though league sources suggest a deal could materialize as early as the next two weeks.
With the draft on the horizon and a potential blockbuster trade looming, the Bucks are preparing for a summer of major change. Teams interested in Giannis will need to present a package that includes young players, draft capital, and long-term flexibility.
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