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Milwaukee Bucks: 3 trades for Kawhi Leonard

By Brian Sampson

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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The Bucks ship off Eric Bledsoe along with Khris Middleton and the player they select with the 17th overall pick in this version. Some Bucks’ fans might see this as a double positive with Bledsoe leaving as addition by subtraction.

Even though Bledsoe struggled with the Bucks in the playoffs, he still had a pretty good season for them. He also holds enough trade value to outweigh Patty Mills. His pending free agency in 2019 could also be a factor if the Spurs are looking to create cap space next season and start a rebuilding process.

The Bucks would get back Leonard, of course, and Patty Mills to boot. Mills would be a terrific fit in this offense, as he can knock down threes. He also pressures opposing guards, wearing them out as the game goes on. A 1-2 punch of Mills and Matthew Dellavedova would create an exhausting duo for opposing point guards. If the Spurs ask for an additional pick or two, the Bucks should strongly consider it.

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