Milwaukee Bucks coach discusses Gary Trent Jr.'s lack of playing time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks' Gary Trent Jr. recorded another did not play (DNP) in the team's 132-125 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins has maintained a consistent rotation, favoring younger players and those acquired from the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, which has left Trent, signed to a four-year, $64 million deal, on the sidelines. Jenkins addressed the need for patience from all players as he assesses the best rotation strategy moving forward. ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst commented that an executive likened the Trent situation to the Clippers' controversial deal with Kawhi Leonard, indicating potential scrutiny over Trent's contract.
- •Bucks lost 132-125 to the Bulls on October 24, 2026.
- •Gary Trent Jr. has yet to play in the season following his contract signing.
- •Head coach Taylor Jenkins emphasizes a need for patience and flexibility in rotations.
- •Trent's situation has drawn comparisons to the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard deal.
- •Bucks prioritize younger players and recent trade acquisitions.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Bucks’ Taylor Jenkins reveals the truth behind not playing Gary Trent Jr. so far this season
"Gary Trent Jr. logged another DNP in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 132-125 home loss vs. the Chicago Bulls on Friday, further raising questions about the team’s puzzling decision to sign him to a four-year, $64 million contract this offseason. Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins kept the same rotation pattern from their opening match against the [...]
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