# RUMOR: Nate Ament is a SMOKESCREEN in Dallas Mavericks Draft Rumors

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Podcast: [Locked On Mavericks - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Mavs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mavericks-daily-podcast-on-the-dallas-mavs-845840)
Published: 2026-06-20T02:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Dallas Mavericks hold the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft with a critical decision ahead — and mock draft expert Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings joins Locked On Mavs to break down every option. With Cooper Flagg already in the fold, Dallas needs to find the right complement, and names like Nate Ament, Brayden Burries, and Karim Lopez are all in the conversation for the Mavs and NBA fans everywhere.

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