The Eric Bledsoe-Phoenix Suns saga is over. The point guard, who has not played in a game for the Suns since Oct. 21, is on the move to the Eastern Conference.
In a trade first reported by ESPN.com’s Zach Lowe and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Milwaukee Bucks and Suns struck a deal that sends Bledsoe to Milwaukee. The trade, which was also reported by USA Today, sends Bucks center Greg Monroe and protected first-and second-round picks to Phoenix for Bledsoe.
Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reported days ago that Eric Bledsoe would return to Suns team facilities and work out with staff members this week.
The Bucks, Nuggets and Knicks all reportedly had interest in Bledsoe. The Pistons also reportedly had interest, but coach Stan Van Gundy refuted those reports on Friday.
Bledsoe averaged 21.1 points, 6.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 66 games last season. The 27-year-old point guard played with the LA Clippers for three seasons before joining Phoenix in 2013.
As for the Suns, this trade gives them more assets as they continue rebuilding their young team.
