Gary Trent Jr.’s path to Bucks redemption is currently blocked, and that’s fine

With so many talented guards ahead of him in the pecking order, there just isn't room for him on the Milwaukee Bucks.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Dalton Sell argues that Gary Trent Jr. should remain sidelined behind other Milwaukee Bucks guards.
Trent has played less than seven total minutes across Milwaukee's first five games despite a $64 million contract extension.
The writer notes coach Taylor Jenkins is prioritizing playing time for young guards Kasparas Jakucionis and Brayden Burries.

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Dalton Sell of Behind the Buck Pass argues that Gary Trent Jr. should remain out of the Milwaukee Bucks' regular rotation despite his recent $64 million contract extension. Through the team's first five games, Trent has logged under seven minutes as head coach Taylor Jenkins prioritizes guards who better fit the team's direction, including Tyler Herro, Ryan Rollins, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Brayden Burries.

Sell suggests Trent's best path back to significant playing time would require the Bucks trading fellow guard AJ Green. Until a roster move happens, the writer expects Trent to remain primarily in a bench depth role.

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