Latest On NBA's Probe Into Bucks' Deal With Gary Trent Jr.
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Key Points:
- The NBA is actively investigating the Milwaukee Bucks' four-year, $64 million contract with Gary Trent Jr., with both the Bucks and Trent’s agency, Klutch Sports Group, cooperating in the probe.
- The league hired the national investigations firm Hecker Fink to conduct the inquiry, as their usual firm, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, was occupied with another cap-circumvention case involving the Clippers.
- The deal drew scrutiny because it was fully guaranteed and appeared above market value given Trent’s prior season performance, and because it was finalized late in the offseason when cap space and roster spots were limited.
- The Bucks argue that Trent’s contract reflects his true market value and that earlier team-friendly deals were made with the expectation of a larger contract once cap space was available.
- If the investigation finds evidence of cap circumvention, the Bucks could face severe penalties similar to past cases involving the Clippers and Timberwolves, though no timeline for the investigation’s conclusion has been announced.
