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Bucks face scrutiny over Gary Trent Jr. contract details

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:53 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Bucks face scrutiny over Gary Trent Jr. contract details

Summary

The Milwaukee Bucks signed guard Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million contract, prompting questions about the validity of the agreement given Trent's recent performance. Last season, Trent averaged just 8.1 points per game on a team that finished 11th in the Eastern Conference at 32-50. Speculation has arisen regarding a potential handshake deal linked to his previous team-friendly contracts. The Bucks recently traded Giannis Antetokounmpo, indicating a possible shift in team strategy and roster dynamics. NBA officials may warrant further investigation into the contract arrangement.

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•Trent signs a four-year, $64 million deal with the Bucks.
•He averaged 8.1 points per game last season.
•His previous contracts with Milwaukee were below market value.
•Bucks recently traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat.
•Potential NBA investigation into Trent's contract arrangement.

Latest Updates

11:04 PMYahoo Sports — NBA 'continuing to look into' circumstances regarding Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.
5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Did Milwaukee Bucks Violate Any Rules With Gary Trent Jr. Signing?

What they're saying

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The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that was officially announced Thursday. An NBA spokesman said that “the NBA is continuing to look into it.” ESPN first reported that the NBA was investigating the signing for possible circumvention of the salary cap.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE MEGARGEE