The crucial renovation that the Bucks have sealed post-Antetokounmpo
Gary Trent Jr. will stay in Milwaukee until 2030 with a $64 million contract.
Milwaukee Bucks has secured the continuity of one of the most important players in their backcourt rotation. Gary Trent Jr. has reached an agreement to re-sign with the Wisconsin franchise for four years and $64 million, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN after confirming the deal with Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, and the player's agent, Lucas Newton.
The new contract puts an end to speculations about the future of the shooting guard, who had garnered significant interest in the free agency market after two solid seasons in Milwaukee. Ultimately, Trent has chosen to continue with a project he deems competitive and where he has established himself as a key piece in the rotation.
The renewal represents a significant reward for Trent, whose contractual journey in Milwaukee has been quite unusual.
The shooting guard landed in the Bucks in the summer of 2024, signing only for the league's minimum salary, a personal gamble to revive his career in a team with championship aspirations.
His performance quickly convinced the franchise, which offered him a new two-year contract worth $7.5 million before the start of last season. However, the deal included a player option that Trent chose to decline this summer to re-enter the market and negotiate a more lucrative contract.
The strategy proved successful. Milwaukee decided to strongly bet on his continuity and offered him a long-term deal that nearly multiplies the value of his previous contract by ten.
An increasingly significant player
During his two seasons with the Bucks, Trent has become a valuable asset thanks to his ability to space the floor and provide defensive intensity.
In that period, he has averaged 9.7 points per game, shooting 41% from the field and 39% from three-point range, percentages that reinforce his profile as an outside shooting specialist.
His perimeter threat has allowed Milwaukee to have a player capable of complementing the team's main stars without needing a high volume of touches to be productive.
Furthermore, his experience and versatility enable him to play both shooting guard and small forward roles in smaller lineups.
Several teams tried to sign him
Before reaching a definitive agreement with Milwaukee, Trent was one of the most sought-after names in the market.
According to ESPN, various franchises showed interest in acquiring him, and different scenarios, including potential trade operations, were explored.
However, the Bucks had a significant advantage: they held the Bird rights of the player after keeping him on the roster for the past two seasons.
That condition allowed Milwaukee to surpass the usual salary cap limitations and offer a competitive contract without needing to clear additional cap space.
According to Bobby Marks, Trent's salary for the first season of the new contract will be $15.2 million.
A roster with plenty of perimeter talent
Trent's continuity further enhances the Bucks' depth on the wings, a position that has been significantly reinforced this summer.
Through trades, the franchise added Tyler Herro and Caris LeVert, while also retaining players like Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr..
In addition, they welcomed the young Brayden Burries, chosen with the 10th pick in the 2026 Draft, considered one of the most promising prospects of his class.
This accumulation of talent will force the coaching staff to carefully manage available minutes but also offers multiple tactical variations to face a season where the primary goal remains contending for the championship.
Milwaukee maintains the project's core
Trent's re-signing reflects the Bucks' intention to retain players who have best fit within the project over the past seasons.
After several significant moves in the market, the franchise believes that keeping a solid core around its main figures is essential to continue competing at the highest level.
In this context, securing the continuity of a specialist like Trent represents a strategic operation both for his on-court production and the stability he brings to a rotation aiming to once again contend for the NBA title.
| Details of Gary Trent Jr.'s New Contract | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Total value | $64 million |
| Salary in 2026-27 | $15.2 million |
| Team | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Average in Milwaukee | 9.7 points per game |
| Field goal | 41% |
| Three-pointers | 39% |
| Previous situation | Declined his player option to become a free agent |
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