NBA Analyst Says Gary Trent Jr.’s $64 Million Deal Is the Bucks Rewarding His Sacrifice

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NBA Analyst Says Gary Trent Jr.’s $64 Million Deal Is the Bucks Rewarding His Sacrifice

Trent Jr.'s new four-year, $64 million contract with the Bucks serves as a reward after accepting team-friendly deals over the past two seasons, according to Jake Weinbach. Trent earned just $6.2 million during that span, as the Bucks tried to compete for championships with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and will now make $16 million annually under his new contract.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Trent agreed to a four-year, $64M deal to remain in Milwaukee, Shams Charania reported. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton confirmed the agreement to ESPN. The signing keeps shooting and backcourt continuity in place for a Bucks team resetting after Giannis left, with Milwaukee now working to stabilize its roster around a new core.

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