Eric Bledsoe continues to sit out games for the Suns and, after a disastrous start to the season, the club has actually looked better with a new starting point guard — and a new head coach. Since Jay Triano replaced Earl Watson on the bench and Mike James replaced Bledsoe in the starting lineup, the Suns have won consecutive games at home, beating the Kings and Jazz.
As the Suns look to build on their recent success, here’s the latest on Bledsoe, from Gery Woelfel of The Racine Journal Times:
- NBA sources tell Woelfel that if the Bucks and Suns were to make a deal involving Bledsoe, Phoenix would likely ask for Malcolm Brogdon, plus either John Henson or Mirza Teletovic. Milwaukee has had interest in Bledsoe over the last few years, but is reluctant to part with Brogdon, the reigning Rookie of the Year, per Woelfel.
- According to Woelfel, the Bucks are – for now – dangling Matthew Dellavedova, but he’s not of much interest to the Suns — Phoenix remains focused on Brogdon.
- The Suns are eyeing young guards, and are also intrigued by Denver’s Emmanuel Mudiay. According to two NBA officials, the Nuggets and Bucks are viewed as “the leaders in the Bledsoe sweepstakes,” writes Woelfel.
- Those same two sources tell Woelfel that a number of other teams have internally discussed the idea of making a play for Bledsoe, including the Clippers, Celtics, and Heat.
Celtics would make zero sense.
OK, we won a game yesterday. If we win today, it’s called “two in a row”. And if we win again tomorrow, it’s called a “winning streak”… It has happened before!
The Suns have been unbelievably fun to watch the past 2 games. They’re playing hard, really working on defense, and the ball is moving exceptionally well (something that almost NEVER happened when Bledsoe was on the floor). I really hope that they don’t pick up any player(s) that disrupt the “team thing” they have going on right now.
if the bucks trade Brogdon they should fire their gm.
I agree, think brogdon is a great winner
What if you got Bledsoe and say…Bender in return? For Brogdon and Telly?
That would get me attention yes
I like Faried and Mudiay since Faried would help with his hustle and development of Chris and Bender. Mudiay has too much athleticism too give up on him!
Sure, except the fact that he CANT shoot and has more turnovers than assists. If everything hinged on athleticism Javale McGee and Gerald green would be mvp candidates…
Good point, but it’s the best offer they have. It’s either wait until the trade deadline, take it, or keep Bledsoe!
How about Austin Rivers and Wesley Johnson for Bledsoe? Wasn’t Bledsoe once traded for CP3?
My bad. Bledsoe went from Miami to Oklahoma City to The Clippers to Phoenix. Watched the Bucks-Celtics tonight. No mention of Bledsoe!
Brogdan had good game!
NBC Sports – ProBasketballTalk: PBT Extra: Suns put themselves in bind with Eric Bledsoe situation
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Brogdon won’t be included because of salary differences and injury history. The Bucks had problems with Brandon Knight, so why take on Bledsoe with same issues?
I have advocated Bledsoe for the Cavs but I would NOT surrender Brogdon for him even without the salary-match player. I’m not sad he looks UNlikely to be a Cav.
Mudiaye might be something eventually but he might be their worst now. It’s funny, he can surprise himself where he winds up with his combination of burst and length. Much better targets.
The Suns best option is to wait until the trade deadline. If he plays good, the Suns will get a better return. If he doesn’t, they can keep him!
The only problem is Phoenix isn’t even letting him dress for games at the moment.
If he’s getting paid, that’s dumb! He’s no Paul George or Carmelo Anthony. They were never suspended or sent home!