Pros, cons of Bleacher Report's fresh trade targets for the Bucks

Even with the first few waves of the offseason all but over, teams like the Milwaukee Bucks are still looking to prepare for the upcoming regular season, and several names have already been floated as potential targets.

General manager Jon Horst has already put together an impressive offseason with the acquisitions of Gary Trent Jr., Delon Wright and Taurean Prince, but is there another move waiting in the tank?

In one of the more recent examples, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz picked out three trade targets for every NBA team. For Milwaukee, he picked names that fans are already no stranger to at this point: Jordan Clarkson, Kris Dunn and Keon Ellis.

How would each acquisition actually help the team’s title odds going forward? Let's analyze three of these players and determine.

Jordan Clarkson, SG, Utah Jazz

Jordan Clarkson's ability to score in bunches is undeniable. Around the association, he's known to be a fearless shooter who can take over games on his own with his offensive firepower. His ability to create his own shot and knock down threes would add another dimension to the Bucks' offense.

With the caliber of shot-creating ability Clarkson has demonstrated in his career thus far, it's easy to overlook how competent he is as a playmaker, too. Just this last season, almost a fourth of all his teammates' made shots were off assists by Clarkson, putting him in the 95th percentile in assist percentage among wings, according to Cleaning the Glass.

That's not to say he's a perfect player who solves all the team's problems, of course. Clarkson's defense is a concern, and he might struggle to fit into the Bucks' defensive-oriented system. He's also a high-usage player who could disrupt the team's offensive flow.

And for this writer, the added shot-creation, though valuable in the playoffs, isn't worth the drop-off in defensive acumen and offensive synergy. At this point in time, what the Milwaukee Bucks need are wing defenders and point-of-attack stoppers.

Considering the shotmaking you already get from Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, along with the elite playmaking from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the floor-spacing of Brook Lopez at the center position, offense isn't the biggest problem for this team right now.

While Clarkson's scoring is enticing, his defensive deficiencies and high-usage style don't align with the Bucks' championship aspirations. They need a player who can contribute on both ends of the court and seamlessly integrate into their system.

Additionally, Clarkson's high-usage style might disrupt the Bucks' offensive flow. He's a ball-dominant player who likes to create his own shot. This could clash with Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant presence and create offensive congestion.