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NBA Trade Rumors: 5 best fits for Eric Bledsoe

By Morgan Dunn

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game ao at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 18, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game ao at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 18, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 20: Emmanuel Mudiay #0 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns at Pepsi Center on November 20, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 20: Emmanuel Mudiay #0 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns at Pepsi Center on November 20, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Denver Nuggets

The Suns have reportedly already engaged in trade talks with the Denver Nuggets, a team that is perhaps the most natural fit for Bledsoe. Denver has its sights set on a playoff spot after acquiring forward Paul Millsap in the offseason, but point guard is by far the team’s biggest weakness. Bledsoe could slide right into the starting backcourt alongside Gary Harris, a player whose shooting ability would complement him well.

A package centered around point guard Emmanuel Mudiay has been rumored, which also makes a lot of sense. Mudiay is just two years removed from being selected 7th in the 2015 NBA Draft, and though he’s been exceptionally inefficient in his first two pro seasons he retains considerable upside. The departure of Bledsoe would leave a significant hole at the point guard position in Phoenix, one that Mudiay could presumably fill.

Mudiay alone is not enough, as the salaries would not match up for a trade. The inclusion of either Kenneth Faried or Wilson Chandler would make the financials work, though one would think Phoenix would want a bit more for Bledsoe. The Suns are certainly not operating from a position of leverage here, but the addition of a young talent like Malik Beasley could serve as a nice sweetener.

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