Bucks leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of a deep playoff run

The Milwaukee Bucks have been a first-round exit in the last two NBA playoffs. Despite adding Damian Lillard to the rotation last summer, Milwaukee never figured out how to get the best out of the All-Star pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard. However, with a full offseason under their belt and an upcoming training camp, there will undoubtedly be hope the franchise can get back on the right track.

It would appear Milwaukee's front office is doing everything possible to ensure Doc Rivers has a contending-level team for next season. The Bucks are limited in terms of tradable assets and have had to be intentional about the type of player they target. So far, Taurean Prince, Gary Trent Jr. and Delon Wright have all joined the roster this summer, each on one-year deals.

According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, Milwaukee has been taking a look at Terence Davis.

"The Milwaukee Bucks brought in Terence Davis for a workout," Scotto reported. "The 27-year-old guard has averaged 8.0 points in 16.1 minutes per game in four NBA seasons."

Davis is a four-year NBA veteran. He finished in the top six for Rookie of the Year voting in 2020 before being traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Sacramento Kings midway through his sophomore season. He then spent a further two years in Northern California before finding himself in the G League last season.

Throughout his NBA career, Davis has averaged 8.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from three-point range while primarily coming off the bench. His presence on the Bucks roster would provide a reliable two-way wing to help anchor the second unit. Davis would likely accept a limited role within Rivers' rotation as he looks to prove that he still belongs at the NBA level.

For Milwaukee, Davis would be a low-risk, high-reward addition. With limited funds and assets available, Davis may be one of the better fits on the free-agent market. However, Milwaukee may need to make some room on its roster if it chooses to add Davis, either with a veteran-minimum deal or a two-way contract. Fortunately for the Bucks, they have a couple of non-guaranteed salaries they can easily shed.

Still, the most logical route forward would be to extend Davis an Exhibit 10 contract, allowing him to join the team for training camp. From there, the pressure would be on him to earn a spot, which would further mitigate any risk for the franchise and give it an insight into how he could help it as it looks to bounce back from two disappointing seasons.