Gary Trent Jr. agrees to four-year, $64 million deal with Bucks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Gary Trent Jr. has signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks as of July 11, 2026. The move raises eyebrows due to Trent's underwhelming performance last season, where he averaged just over eight points per game. Concerns have been expressed about potential salary cap circumvention given the significant financial commitment to a player who had a lackluster year. Currently, there is no indication of a formal NBA investigation into the situation, but scrutiny is likely to continue in the coming days due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the deal.
- •Trent declined a player option before signing the extension.
- •He averaged over eight points per game last season.
- •The deal has raised suspicions of salary cap circumvention.
- •The Bucks may face scrutiny from the NBA regarding this contract.
- •Trent’s performance did not match the financial investment.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why Gary Trent Jr.'s new Bucks contract extension looks so fishy
"At face value, Gary Trent Jr. and the Bucks couldn't look more guilty of salary cap circumvention if they tried.
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