The NBA is investigating Gary Trent Jr.\u2019s four-year, $64 million guaranteed contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to The Athletic\u2019s Joe Vardon. The league hired Hecker Fink to conduct the investigation, with the Bucks and Klutch Sports reportedly cooperating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators are trying to determine whether Trent accepted smaller deals with an understanding that Milwaukee would later reward him with a larger contract. He signed for the minimum in 2024 and earned $3.7 million in 2025-26 before receiving more than $15 million annually following an 8.1-point season on 39 percent shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No public evidence of a secret agreement has emerged, and the investigation remains ongoing. The closest precedent is the Joe Smith case, which resulted in Minnesota losing five first-round picks, receiving a fine and having the player\u2019s contract voided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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