Stein: Suns looking to include Tyson Chandler in Eric Bledsoe trade

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly explored ways to pair big man Tyson Chandler with disgruntled guard Eric Bledsoe in trade talks, Marc Stein reported Friday.

As the Suns seek a new home via trade for Eric Bledsoe, they've explored trying to move Tyson Chandler in the same deal, league sources say

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 27, 2017

This season, Chandler is averaging 7.6 points and 10.0 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game.

Chandler is in his third year of a 4-year, $52 million contract. He is set to make $13 million this season.

The Suns have been looking to make a trade since Bledsoe took to Twitter Sunday saying “I Dont wanna be here.” Bledsoe was sent home prior to a shootaround Monday and hasn’t rejoined the team.

“This is a reset. This is a turning of the page,” McDonough said about Bledsoe being sent home. “As we try to change the culture and build a foundation that’s sustainable for long-term success, we didn’t want him to be a distraction.”

Chandler’s name has been brought up in trade scenarios before. In July, ESPN listed potential offseason trades for the Suns and the big man was involved in three out of five. His name was also thrown around in a potential sign-and-trade with the San Antonio Spurs for then-restricted free agent Jonathan Simmons.

Related

Koby Brea drains 3-pointer without a shoe on during Suns preseason gameSuns rest main players, lose to Spurs in penultimate preseason gameLuke Kennard exits with injury in Suns preseason game vs. SpursSuns ranked as NBA team most desperate to win now, according to ESPN’s Zach KramSuns reveal their NBA Cup court for the upcoming seasonKhaman Maluach fares well with Wembanyama matchup in Suns preseason