wassup Bled!

[pokerface]

Glad you aren't going anywhere Bled because you be playing some fine Bball. Sorry for checking out other pg's...continue on dawg!



Really though, Bledsoe has been playing well and has been healthy. He is sort of the leader on the suns... because of that and because we have Jackson now he may want to stay with the suns beyond the next two seasons. Not saying we would want to keep him longer but it would be nice having that option.

Just sayin'

 

[3rdside]

I'm totally okay with him running the show again now that jj is onboard; it's not like he's had much to work with so far and he is a solid character and player.

Not that I wouldn't trade him in a heartbeat if the price was right but to have some consistency at the point for a young team is not a bad thing.


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[JCSunsfan]

If we want to trade him, we should probably do it this summer. By the time we get to next summer, he will be on the last year of his deal and he will be considered a rental. I cannot imagine we will want to pay what Rich Paul is going to demand for him.

His greatest value would be to a contending team that needs some toughness and defense from a pg.

Cleveland?

 

[leclerc]

Maybe trade him at the deadline this year? I'm OK with Bledsoe but I would look at PGs next year and also I've not written off Ulis as long term starter. Let's just keep growing our young core and keep an eye open for Porzingis like trades.

 

[Raindog]

The best thing would be to hope he isn't injured and that he is playing at top form this season and deal him at the deadline, hopefully for max return. It's not like the team is going to be making a championship (or even playoff) run this season. You need to keep adding to the young core and not hold onto guys who aren't even going to be around in three to four years when the team could be up and coming.

 

[leclerc]

I think the (young) core should be 4-5 players with 2-3 bona-fide stars, and build around that. We can't have an entire team of 20-22 year olds when it comes down to competing, but for now it's fine. Give them experience and proper development and see who are keepers. Don't pinch out so stars get away. Got to balance the roster wrt contracts.

 

[BleedRed]

This team can make the playoffs with the current roster, mark my words.

 

[StreetTruckinTitan]

This summer is the best time to trade Bled. He was playing some of his best ball before he was sat towards season end. He's healthy now and by next season he'll be on his last year of his contract. The Suns have the most leverage and Bled is worth more now than ever, especially to teams on the cusp of contending.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I am really happy Bledsoe is still with us. He is unappreciated by the fans but still loves Phoenix.

 

[SirStefan32]

It's really tricky. I think his value is as high as it's gonna get. I don't see McD giving him a big contract in two years. It would seem logical to trade him now.

That said, I kind of want the Suns to make a playoff push, and trading Bledsoe makes that less likely.

 

[Finito]

This team can make the playoffs with the current roster, mark my words.

No way

Booker 20
Jackson 20
Chriss 19
Bender 19

We are way young

 

[JCSunsfan]

I don't think the story with Porzingis is over yet. Phil did not help himself in that situation. I wonder if we still work out a trade that does not include Booker or Jackson.

Bledsoe, Warren, Bender/Chriss, future Suns first, future Miami first.

 

[SirStefan32]

No way

Booker 20
Jackson 20
Chriss 19
Bender 19

We are way young

Book plays like a much older player. Warren will be 24, Bledsoe is 27, Chandler and Leandro have a lot of experience (couple of rings too). Come on man, it's OK to disagree, but it's intellectually dishonest to cherry-pick a few names.

 

[Chaplin]

I don't think the story with Porzingis is over yet. Phil did not help himself in that situation. I wonder if we still work out a trade that does not include Booker or Jackson.

Bledsoe, Warren, Bender/Chriss, future Suns first, future Miami first.

It really depends on how the relationship between Porzingis and NY is now. We can afford to sit on our hands for a bit and wait until the last minute, improving our side of the deal so we don't have to give up as much. If their relationship is truly soured, we are in the drivers seat and have all the leverage.

 

[Finito]

Book plays like a much older player. Warren will be 24, Bledsoe is 27, Chandler and Leandro have a lot of experience (couple of rings too). Come on man, it's OK to disagree, but it's intellectually dishonest to cherry-pick a few names.

That's not cherry picking names that's our core. Barbosa Dudley and Chandler are on this team for one reason and that is to provide veteran leadership and teach these kids how to be pros there not here to give big minutes and production at this point in there careers.

 

[TJ]

Maybe trade him at the deadline this year? I'm OK with Bledsoe but I would look at PGs next year and also I've not written off Ulis as long term starter. Let's just keep growing our young core and keep an eye open for Porzingis like trades.

Bledsoe's name has been dangled in trade talks for a couple of years and no takers. It's obvious that he has more value as a member of this team than he does anywhere else. He's the only decent perimeter defender on the team.

As for Ulis, you don't have to write him off, but it's a fool's bet to think he'll be the long-term answer at PG. Nice option off the bench, though.

 

[SirStefan32]

That's not cherry picking names that's our core. Barbosa Dudley and Chandler are on this team for one reason and that is to provide veteran leadership and teach these kids how to be pros there not here to give big minutes and production at this point in there careers.

But our core is not the same thing as our best players. Bledsoe is our best player. Bledsoe is better than any guard/ wingman we have. Chandler is better than either of the two bigs on your list.

 

[NashDishesDimes]

No on Bledsoe. Really like the guy but if he plays starters minutes this year Suns are going to be in the middle of the nba pack dooming them again for next years draft.

 

[Matt L]

That's not cherry picking names that's our core. Barbosa Dudley and Chandler are on this team for one reason and that is to provide veteran leadership and teach these kids how to be pros there not here to give big minutes and production at this point in there careers.

This could be the Starters and Rotation players for the season:
Starters:
Bledsoe
Booker
Warren
Chris
Chandler

Bench:
Ullis
Jackson
Bender
Knight
Barbosa
Williams

There's a lot of ifs but, if Booker takes another step up and Chriss has a good offseason and PJ improves we should at least be able to compete. Utah is going to get worse without Hayward, Clippers are getting worse depending on Chris Paul/Blake Griffin status, Portland might be treading water and the Thunder are dependent on a hall of fame level play from Russell Westbrook. I wouldn't make a wager on this team making the playoffs. But I wouldn't be too surprised depending on what the rest of the teams in west do this offseason.

 

[BleedRed]

No way

Booker 20
Jackson 20
Chriss 19
Bender 19

We are way young

You're going to tell me you don't think this team is at least as good as if not better than Memphis, Portland, or Denver? I disagree and stand by my comment. We will contend for a playoff spot this coming season.

 

[JCSunsfan]

You're going to tell me you don't think this team is at least as good as if not better than Memphis, Portland, or Denver? I disagree and stand by my comment. We will contend for a playoff spot this coming season.

The moment will come when this team really puts it together as a unit. I hope its this coming year. I am optimistic because of Jackson. He is a plug and play player. No development necessary for him to be highly effective. He can develop his shot, but he can play right now. His passing will be helpful.

We just need a big rim protector. We really need Len to be what he can be.

 

[TJ]

No on Bledsoe. Really like the guy but if he plays starters minutes this year Suns are going to be in the middle of the nba pack dooming them again for next years draft.

It would be a total disappointment if a guy who averages 21/5/6 is a starter

 

[pokerface]

Call me a homer but I feel the suns 'could' contend for a playoff spot. Its a bit much to go from second worst record to playoffs but as others suggested we did tank plus we have many players who could improve in the offseason. Plus let's not forget Jackson will be an upgrade and a perfect fit for the suns.

As far as Bledsoe. I'm not willing to write him off yet. Even after his contract is up he'll only be 29. He still could have another five year contract in him. Let's just keep our options open and not make up our minds just yet.

I think our main goal should be our center situation. I think we have a team full of 'stop gap measures' at center.. Chandler is too old... Williams is too short...Bender is too young (and too thin)...Len is too unknown. We can make do for now but next draft this will probably have to be addressed. Fortunately, we have our own pick next season plus the Miami pick (top 7 protected) to work with so help could be on the way. Plus Porzingis could still be in play.

 

[Chaplin]

There are several possibilities with the center position. There is staying pat and resigning Len and/or Williams. There is trading for someone like Porzingis or DeAndre Jordan. There is signing a big man to just man the position with no expectations. There's using our 2018 draft pick to pick a center in a supposedly big man-heavy draft.

Personally, I like the idea of using that 2018 pick as an asset to trade for someone like Porzingis. We have plenty of young players now. We just need guys to come in and provide stability. Chandler and Dudley do that to a certain extent, but there are well beyond their shelf life, so we need someone that is good enough to start in the league.

 

[Cheesebeef]

If Bledsoe and Chandler remain healthy, I wouldn't be stunned if this team made a legit run at the 8 seed.