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Kyle Kuzma’s bleak game should already have Bucks plotting a Nate Ament pivot

If Kyle Kuzma's struggles persist for the Milwaukee Bucks, they might as well see what rookie Nate Ament can do in his place.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Dalton Sell argues Milwaukee should pivot from Kyle Kuzma to rookie Nate Ament following Kuzma's opening-night struggles.
Kuzma shot 2-of-9 from the field with three turnovers during the Milwaukee Bucks' loss to the Washington Wizards.
The writer notes Milwaukee was outscored heavily while Kuzma played late in the third and early fourth quarters.

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Dalton Sell of Behind the Buck Pass argues that the Milwaukee Bucks should consider benching Kyle Kuzma in favor of rookie Nate Ament following Kuzma's poor performance in the season opener against the Washington Wizards. Kuzma shot just 2-of-9 from the field while recording three fouls and three turnovers as Milwaukee ultimately suffered a defeat.

Sell contends that because Kuzma is on an expiring contract, the Bucks would benefit more from accelerating the development of the 19-year-old Ament. Head coach Taylor Jenkins has reportedly praised Ament, who showed positive flashes during the preseason prior to an injury.

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