NBA investigates Bucks over Gary Trent Jr.'s $64 million deal
The gist
The NBA confirmed it opened a salary cap circumvention probe into the Bucks and Gary Trent Jr.
The investigation follows his jump from minimum deals to $64 million.
How it unfolded
- 2024Trent signed a one-year, $2.6 million veteran minimum contract with the Bucks.
- 2025Trent signed a two-year, $7.6 million deal with the Bucks and made $3.7 million.
- Jul 11, 2026News broke that Trent agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with the Bucks during Las Vegas Summer League.
Key terms
- salary cap circumvention
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
- Las Vegas Summer League
- An off-season basketball competition where NBA teams field young and fringe players.
Source: Wikipedia