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Free agent guard Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks after reaching a new four-year, $64 million contract, according to ESPN. The agreement comes after several weeks of negotiations between the Bucks and Trent’s representatives, which began shortly after the NBA Finals concluded in mid-June. During that time, the two sides […] The post Gary Trent Jr. agrees to a deal with the Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The third day of the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas featured plenty of action, as 16 teams competed in the event.
After settling for minimum contracts of $2.6M and $3.7M over the last three seasons and being relegated to mostly a bench role, Gary Trent Jr. has landed himself a shockingly large deal in free agency. Four years, $64 million, and he's headed back to the Milwaukee Bucks. Free agent sniper Gary Trent Jr. is close to finalizing an agreement to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/oq8MgoJXPv — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 11, 2026 The deal is fully guarantee...
Free agent wing Gary Trent Jr. will remain with the Bucks on a four-year, $64MM contract, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Trent’s representatives and team officials have been negotiating since the NBA Finals ended and considered sign-and-trade offers from several interested teams over the past week, […]
The Knicks won’t have long to shake off Friday’s loss, as they return to the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday for a Summer League Finals rematch with the Spurs. New York will be looking for more consistent performances from Pacome Dadiet and Mohamed Diawara while hoping its offense avoids the droughts that doomed it […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks are bringing back Gary Trent Jr. for a third season.
According to Iztok Franko, Luka Dončić “pushed hard” for the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. The Lakers paid a steep price to get Kessler because Dončić wanted to play with an A-list center. “If Kessler was the franchise center Dončić wanted so badly, and from the people I’ve spoken […]
Former Jazz big man Walker Kessler was reportedly Luka Doncic's dream acquisition this summer.
Chris Finch's offense has long focused on empowering players. This will help LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves as a whole.
Detroit has no choice but to give up whatever it takes for Trey Murphy.
The Hornets have been discussing a potential rookie scale extension with former No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller, head of basketball operations Jeff Peterson confirmed on Saturday (Twitter video link via Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer). “I’ve had conversations with Brandon and his representation,” Peterson said. “They know that we want Brandon here for […]
LAS VEGAS — After the Celtics’ first Summer League game, Joe Mazzulla rushed to the back of the gym and jokingly put Jordan Walsh in a headlock. The two burst into laughter. Walsh, who was a member of the Celtics Summer League squad for the past three years, was on the Las Vegas sidelines for […]
Your 2026 Summer Sixers are here, and they got off to just the right start. They won their first game against the Pistons in Las Vegas on Thursday, 101-93, and are back in action Saturday evening against the Pacers. Of course, following new Sixers rookie Labaron Philon is the main draw, after his handle and […]
During an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Golden State Warriors legend Andre Iguodala said he would like to see LeBron James play with Stephen Curry next season. James is an unrestricted free agent right now and the Warriors are one of the teams he’s been heavily linked to. “Considering where they’re at in their […]
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant says one unexpected positive of his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies has been getting into outdoor activities in Oregon.
Caleb Wilson isn't just a hooper; he's already becoming a leader for the Chicago Bulls.
Herald Why Chris Cenac Jr.’s college coach believes Celtics are perfect team for rookie Globe How can an aging Paul George contribute to the Celtics? If healthy, the return for Jaylen Brown can be a deep threat. Celtics grind out overtime win vs. the Raptors in summer league opener and other observations Victor Wembanyama, Spurs […]
Herald Why Chris Cenac Jr.’s college coach believes Celtics are perfect team for rookie Globe How can an aging Paul George contribute to the Celtics? If healthy, the return for Jaylen Brown can be a deep threat. Celtics grind out overtime win vs. the Raptors in summer league opener and other observations Victor Wembanyama, Spurs agree on five-year, $250 million deal CelticsBlog Celtics teammates react to Jaylen Brown trade: “A guy that you can’t replace” Brick by brick: 10 Takeaways ...
Ja Morant is excited about his new opportunity with the Trail Blazers.
The Celtics' player development staff has leaned into putting players in uncomfortable scenarios during workouts, and it paid off for Hugo Gonzalez in Friday's Summer League win.
Friday July 10 marked the start of the Houston Rockets’ Summer League campaign. Unlike previous years, Houston does not have top lottery talent, or even a player picked in the first round competing, but second-round pick Bruce Thornton stepped up to deliver a performance sure to excite fans, as Thornton delivered 27 points in 35 […]
Just two days into the Summer League, Las Vegas delivered more than soaring temperatures. Hours before the Miami Heat’s dominant 119-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, a shocking altercation involving the Heat big man Bam Adebayo and former teammate Tyler Herro, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, left everyone stunned. But while the chaos grabbed […] The post “Boring Tough Guy”: Tyler Herro’s Problematic Nature Surfaces After Bam Adebayo Altercation, Per Report appeared first on Essentially...
The Atlanta Hawks are interested in Peyton Watson, but the Denver Nuggets' asking price is steep. Should Atlanta take the colossal risk?
In 2016, LeBron James told Sports Illustrated: “My motivation is this ghost I’m chasing. The ghost played in Chicago.” One-time MVP and analyst Charles Barkley has not forgotten the statement. This week, with the 2026 free agency in full swing, he brought it up again, and this time, he got an immediate response from the […] The post Rich Paul Shuts Down Charles Barkley’s Ring-Chasing Claim About LeBron James With Future Update appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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