NBA Rumors: Phoenix Suns keeping options with Eric Bledsoe
The Phoenix Suns are clearly on the upswing, which now means they have a decision to make.
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Do they rely on the young talent that led them to a 48-34 record this season, to improve enough to get the Suns in the postseason and eventually make them a championship level team or do they take a risk and deal off some of that young talent, perhaps for a star like Minnesota Timberwolves’ power forward Kevin Love?
There were initial reports that the Suns were willing to trade both guards Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragic in a deal for Love, but some aren’t buying those reports.
Jabari Davis of Basketball Insiders believes the Suns must want Bledsoe to feel wanted and appreciated, but must keep all options in case they can swing a deal for a player like Love.
"I’m of the opinion many of the rumors that get circulated tend to originate from agents. Not placing all blame on them, as there are certainly leaks that come from the front office at times…but from my experience, many come from agents/players.I’m sure the Suns want to retain Bledsoe, but if they had the chance to bring in a guy like KLove the conversation and decision may change. Essentially, they have to make sure Bledsoe knows they want/appreciate him, but also have to keep all options open in case something larger were to present itself."
Bledsoe played in 43 games for the Suns last season, averaging 17.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 47.7% from the field, 35.7% from beyond the arc and 77.2% from the free throw line.