Bucks’ Taylor Jenkins addresses NBA probe into Gary Trent Jr. contract

Gary Trent Jr.’s contract with the Milwaukee Bucks has drawn scrutiny from the NBA over possible salary cap circumvention. Milwaukee re-signed the guard to a four-year, $64 million deal after he averaged just 8.1 points per game while shooting 38.7% from the field the previous season, raising questions about the team’s decision to commit that much money to him.Head coach Taylor Jenkins’ answer when asked about the investigation into #Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr’s contract. pic.twitter.com/apt9KbSQI0— Cameron Ezeir (@camezeir) November 11, 2026Trent Jr.’s contract investigation also came up before the Bucks faced the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Taylor Jenkins was asked about the ongoing NBA probe but indicated that he was limited in what he could say about the matter, according to Cameron Ezeir of CBS 58.Taylor Jenkins on Gary Trent Jr.’s contract situationSep 28, 2026; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) poses for a photo during Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images“I can’t comment on that,” remarked the Bucks head coach.“My focus is on day-to-day trying to help this team build winning habits and build our culture. So everything that I’ve been talking about in press conferences, that’s what I’m leaning into with this group. Our focus is right now, how we get better, learn from what happened last night against the Knicks, all the things we’ve been working on the last couple months and try to play our best basketball tonight against the Lakers.”Mar 23, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) speaks to referee Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling (7) during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn ImagesThe nine-year NBA veteran has had a limited role in Milwaukee’s rotation this season. Although an illness forced him to sit out four games, Trent has seen little playing time in the seven contests for which he has been available.Milwaukee has given Trent very few opportunities this season, with the guard logging action in just three contests. His playing time has averaged barely over six minutes per game, producing 3.7 points per outing. He has converted 44.4% of his field-goal attempts, 42.9% of his three-pointers and 61.1% of his free throws.More Bucks news from Wisconsin Sports HeroicsNov 11, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins talks to guard Tyler Herro (11) in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn ImagesBucks Taylor Jenkins explains why he’s not concerned about Myles Turner’s recent lack of productionTaylor Jenkins hit with harsh epiphany after Bucks’ latest defeat vs. New York KnicksNBA insider delivers concerning verdict on Bucks amid Gary Trent Jr. investigation