Report: LaMarcus Aldridge could become a Phoenix Sun through sign-and-trade agreement for Bledsoe
Jul 1, 2015, 1:32 PM | Updated: 1:32 pm
The Phoenix Suns are expected to meet with free agent LaMarcus Aldridge Wednesday and ESPN’s Marc Stein says it could possibly lead to a sign-and-trade for Eric Bledsoe.
As one source sagely explains: Suns certainly have player to appeal to PORT in sign-and-trade if LaMarcus Aldridge chooses PHX: Eric Bledsoe
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 1, 2015
After reportedly agreeing to sign Brandon Knight to a long-term deal and picking up free agent Tyson Chandler, it doesn’t appear the Suns would have any cap space to sign a player like Aldridge.
Blazers GM Neil Olshey drafted Bledsoe for Clips. If Aldridge springs surprise & chooses Phoenix, Suns could offer Bledsoe in sign-and-trade
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 1, 2015
The Suns are reportedly bringing Chandler into their meeting with Aldridge, adding star-power to their pitch.
Bledsoe averaged 17 points and 6.1 assists per game for the Suns last season. He just finished year one of a five-year, $70 million dollar deal signed in September.
Aldridge averaged 23.4 points and 10 rebounds last season for the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s one of the most highly sought-after free agents this off-season.
