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Gary Trent Jr. controversy only worsens after ugly Bucks preseason

Gary Trent Jr. had a quiet NBA Preseason, which isn't great news as the league looks into his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Dalton Sell argues Gary Trent Jr.'s preseason struggles worsened controversy surrounding his $64 million Bucks contract.
The NBA is reportedly investigating Trent's contract for potential salary cap circumvention.
Trent shot just 17.6 percent from the field across two preseason games, averaging 5.5 points.

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Dalton Sell argues that Gary Trent Jr.'s difficult preseason worsened the controversy surrounding his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Amid an ongoing NBA investigation into potential salary cap circumvention regarding his $64 million deal, Trent struggled on the court, averaging 5.5 points while shooting 17.6 percent from the field across two preseason appearances.

Sell highlights that Trent logged only 31.8 total minutes in the preseason, trailing two-way players Cormac Ryan and Kam Jones. The writer suggests this limited playing time makes Trent's role under coach Taylor Jenkins unclear as the franchise faces potential league scrutiny.

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