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Maybe the Milwaukee Bucks don’t have to add a star this trade deadline. Maybe they can look to boost their depth, keep their limited draft assets intact, and play out the season from there with an eye on improving in the summer.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22

Bucks’ ‘achievement’ vs Timberwolves is both promising sign and indictment of troubling tendency

Unnecessary fouls have been an issue for the Milwaukee Bucks all season. Partly it’s an issue of size; the Bucks don’t have many options for guarding bigger wings.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 5

Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. spills on team meeting amid Giannis Antetokounmpo injury, exit rumors

It’s an interesting (and anxious) time in Cream City. With the Milwaukee Bucks dealing with Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and another injury to the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, there just seems to be enough distractions to derail the focus of the team.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 21

Bucks just made Gary Trent Jr. stance crystal clear with lineup decision vs 76ers

In the first game following Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury, the Milwaukee Bucks adapted the starting lineup by inserting Bobby Portis into his spot at power forward.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers Has A Big Gary Trent Jr. Problem

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently amidst a tough stretch of results, a fact made worse by an injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo. While there are plenty more negative developments occurring during the team’s 1-3 stretch, one of the more glaring problems is Gary Trent Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 25

Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. cashes in revenge game vs Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks came away with a close one, 122-116, over the Raptors on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo accounted for a ho-hum 31 points, 20 rebounds, and seven assists, while Cole Anthony added 23 points and seven dimes off the bench.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / September 18

Gary Trent Jr. primed to seize Bucks’ No. 2 role with Giannis

The Milwaukee Bucks have long leaned on a defined second option, with Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard carrying that responsibility in recent years. Entering the 2025-26 NBA season, that role is up for grabs.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Rockets GM says Bucks weren’t willing to discuss major deal

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the target of trade speculation ever since the Bucks were ousted in the first round of the playoffs, but a rival general manager indicated that Milwaukee hasn’t been willing to discuss deals involving the two-time MVP.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 23

Former Bucks Sharpshooter ‘No Longer’ Target of Gambling Investigation, Could He Still Fetch Big Contract?

The Milwaukee Bucks decided to replace Malik Beasley's sharpshooting last year with Gary Trent Jr. Trent Jr. was a much cheaper option, but he wasn't a better option.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 1

Former Toronto Raptors Guard Gary Trent Jr. Inks Deal With Milwaukee Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. is betting on himself again, agreeing to a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks that includes a player option, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / July 1

Reports: Bucks retain Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Tauren Prince

Three veteran free agents agreed to two-year contracts to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to multiple media reports on Monday. Kevin Porter Jr.'s deal reportedly is worth $11 million, with Gary Trent Jr.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 1

NBA Rumors: Bucks, Gary Trent Jr, Knicks, Jordan Clarkson, Sixers

Guard Gary Trent Jr. is returning to Milwaukee, agreeing to a two-year, $7.5 million deal with a player option for 2026, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Veteran guard to stay with Bucks on a two-year deal

After Damian Lillard went down with an Achilles injury, he had two huge offensive games in the playoffs. He scored 37 points in Game 3 against Indiana and 33 in Game 5 during Milwaukee’s first-round loss.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / June 11

'Really Should Be Starting': Milwaukee Bucks Would Lose More Than Game 3 Hero if Gary Trent Jr. Signs Elsewhere

When the Milwaukee Bucks signed Gary Trent Jr. last offseason, he was coming off a three-year deal with the Raptors that paid him over $17 million per season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / April 26

Bucks look to tie series with Pacers behind Gary Trent Jr.

Gary Trent Jr. looks to ride the momentum of tying a single-game franchise playoff record for made 3-pointers when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / April 26

Bucks guard ties franchise record in Game 3 win

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers' decision to insert Gary Trent Jr. into the starting unit paid off in a big way on Friday.

Unlikely hero leads Bucks to comeback win over Pacers

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 26

Unlikely hero leads Bucks to comeback win over Pacers

The win cut Milwaukee's deficit in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series to 2-1.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Bucks Announce Gary Trent Jr. The Player Of The Game Against Pelicans

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2024

Gary Trent Jr. could be the missing piece the Bucks need

His scoring prowess, coupled with his defensive tenacity, indicates that he can be a significant contributor on both ends of the floor.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / October 7, 2024

Bucks' big offseason acquisition suffers injury

He suffered a hyperextended elbow during the Bucks' preseason opener against the Pistons after running into a screen from Jalen Duren.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / September 12, 2024

3 Lofty Goals for Milwaukee Bucks Newcomer Gary Trent Jr.

MILWAUKEE — Just 25 years old, Gary Trent Jr. has established himself as a reliable double-figure scorer and one of the NBA's best outside shooters. That the Milwaukee Bucks could sign him to a veteran's minimum contract this summer stands as one of the biggest steals of free agency.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16, 2024

Lakers miss out on another target, who signs with Bucks

Lakers miss out on another free-agent target, who signs with Bucks

The Lakers need to add talent to a team that finished seventh in the competitive Western Conference, but it doesn't seem like free agents want to go there.

Lakers' patient approach could backfire

Jaylen Brown backtracks apparent criticism of Bronny James

James' struggles continue at NBA Summer League

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 12, 2024