Phoenix Suns Fire Sale

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by MavzMan

Denver to trade Emmanuel Mudiay for Bledsoe? Plus Faried as cap filler. After seeing some of these trade proposals, Bledsoe is definitely going to be had for cheap so forget the first round pick.

Bledsoe is definitely better than any guard we currently have, so why not send a couple back since we appear to be over-balance in the guard position anyway excluding DSJ of course? He's making $14 million this season and $15 next. That actually isn't bad if he becomes a legit #2 option on this team ... again, behind DSJ.

My only concern is that he would stunt the growth of DSJ. I see no issues in making the trade as far as players leaving and money.

Problem I see with Bledsoe is his fit next to DSJ, especially on defense... Neither guy is going to be able to guard most SGs. I mean, I guess it's no different than DSJ/Yogi, but how's that working out so far?

[turin]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Problem I see with Bledsoe is his fit next to DSJ, especially on defense... Neither guy is going to be able to guard most SGs. I mean, I guess it's no different than DSJ/Yogi, but how's that working out so far?

I'd take him on just for the upgrade in talent if there is a chance that we could get rid of either Powell and/or Matthews and another guard. We've got too many small guards as it is, but if we could reduce that number or even keep it the same while dumping Matthews or Powell, I'd be in. Bledsoe would be much more desirable in a trade package than either Matthews or Powell. Yeah, it's not going to happen, but I can dream can't I?

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Problem I see with Bledsoe is his fit next to DSJ, especially on defense... Neither guy is going to be able to guard most SGs. I mean, I guess it's no different than DSJ/Yogi, but how's that working out so far?

I doubt DSJ sees more than 32min in his first two seasons, so there you have allready 16 PG minutes for Bledsoe.