Taylor Jenkins is holding back Nate Ament for no reason

The Bucks don’t have the power forwards to warrant benching Nate Ament entirely.

By Swoosh Shrestha · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Swoosh Shrestha argues Milwaukee Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins should grant rookie Nate Ament more regular playing time.
Ament played his first game in Milwaukee's third contest, recording one point and five fouls in 11 minutes.
The writer believes poor play from Kyle Kuzma and Ousmane Dieng justifies giving Ament backup minutes.

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Writer Swoosh Shrestha argues that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins should give 19-year-old rookie Nate Ament more playing time. Ament did not play until the Bucks' third game of the season, recording one point, three rebounds, and five fouls in 11 minutes against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Shrestha contends that Milwaukee should focus on player development rather than a playoff berth this season. The writer highlights that struggles from Kyle Kuzma and Ousmane Dieng at power forward should create backup minutes for Ament to learn through his mistakes.

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Taylor Jenkins is holding back Nate Ament for no reason

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