It’s official. Gary Trent Jr. is now a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard
Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball down court in the second quarter against the Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
This is after the 6-foot-5 guard/forward officially put pen to paper on a one-year deal. This move allows Trent to reunite with former Portland Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard, who himself has shared his reaction to the opportunity to run it back with the 25-year-old.

Milwaukee Bucks News: Damian Lillard Reacts to Official Gary Trent Jr. Signing

USATSI 14656305 168400517 lowresJuly 31, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, USA; Gary Trent Jr. #2 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 140-135 in overtime at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on July 31, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Trent signed his one-year contract on Saturday with general manager Jon Horst leading the welcoming committee for Milwaukee’s newest recruit.

Trent was all smiles as he thanked the organization for the opportunity to represent the squad and help them with their quest for a championship this coming season.
Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard, Damian Lillard TradeJan 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) walks the ball up court during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
 

 

For his part, it is clear that Lillard is excited to link up with Trent again. The eight-time All-Star took to Instagram to share his two-emoji reaction now that Trent’s signing has become official.

Lillard served as Trent’s veteran during their time together in Portland. Trent spent just two and a half seasons with the Blazers before he was traded to the Toronto Raptors, where he spent the last four years. Despite their relatively brief stint as teammates, Lillard and Trent formed quite a bond both on and off the court  — one that they’re now hoping will impact the Bucks significantly in 2024-25.
USATSI 19724911 168400517 lowresJan 4, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) drives to the net past Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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