At almost no point this season has Gary Trent Jr. been the contributor the Milwaukee Bucks hoped. The two-year, $7.6 million contract he signed last summer was hailed as a steal. Coming off a solid first season in Milwaukee and an epic playoff series against the Pacers, optimism was justified.
The results have not borne out those hopes. Any chance of a redeeming finish is fading before fans' eyes. No longer a regular member of the rotation, Trent has painfully failed to capitalize on recent opportunities. He just looks lost.
He does not figure to be a key piece in the future, and with a cheap player option in 2026-27, there is nothing to keep him in Milwaukee.