Gary Trent Jr. struggles in Bucks' preseason loss amid contract investigation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Gary Trent Jr. had a lackluster performance in the Milwaukee Bucks' preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, shooting 3-of-9 with 8 points. His signing of a four-year, $64 million contract this offseason has prompted an ongoing NBA investigation into potential salary cap circumvention by the Bucks. Amidst the scrutiny, fans have taken to social media to joke about his shooting struggles. As the Bucks prepare for the regular season, Trent's performance raises questions about his role and expectations moving forward.
- •Trent scored 8 points in Bucks' preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
- •He shot 3-of-9 from the field and 3-of-8 from three-point range.
- •The NBA is investigating Trent's $64 million contract for potential cap issues.
- •Fans joked about his performance amid the ongoing investigation.
- •Trent is entering his third season with the Bucks after a minimum contract.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Trent Jr.‘s brickfest has everybody making same joke about $64 million contract investigation
"When the Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Gary Trent to a four-year, $64 million contract in free agency this offseason, it raised quite a few eyebrows considering he was on a veteran minimum contract this season prior. It caused enough commotion that the NBA launched an ongoing investigation into potential cap circumvention by the Bucks and Trent. With […] The post Gary Trent Jr.‘s brickfest has everybody making same joke about $64 million contract investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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