NBA investigates Gary Trent Jr. for potential salary cap circumvention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The NBA is currently investigating Gary Trent Jr. in connection with potential salary cap circumvention involving the Milwaukee Bucks. This inquiry follows the completion of a separate investigation into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, where sanctions have already been imposed. The core issue regarding Trent involves a lucrative contract worth approximately $64 million over four years, which he signed after previously being on a minimum salary with the team. NBA analyst Brian Windhorst noted that if any wrongdoing is confirmed, the penalties could potentially exceed those given to the Clippers. The investigation is being handled by a different law firm than the one that managed the Clippers' case.
- •NBA investigates Gary Trent Jr. for cap circumvention
- •Trent signed a four-year, $64 million contract
- •Investigation follows penalties on the Clippers
- •If proven, penalties might surpass Clippers' sanctions
- •Different law firm managing Trent's investigation
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Could Gary Trent Jr. cap circumvention be worse than Kawhi Leonard, Clippers?
"The NBA has closed their investigation into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard regarding cap circumvention, and punishments have been handed down. The next league investigation that has been underway and also deals with potential salary cap circumvention is with the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. At the basis of the NBA’s investigation into Gary […] The post Could Gary Trent Jr. cap circumvention be worse than Kawhi Leonard, Clippers? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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