Now that preliminary discussions have begun between the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers in a deal that would involve Eric Bledsoe, how high are the chances of this move coming to fruition?
The potential deal was reported by Marc Stein of ESPN.com, who gave us insight into where the sides stand in talks:
Sources told ESPN.com the talks between the Raptors and Clippers are still in the exploratory stage, but the Raptors' interest in L.A.'s prized young point guard is said to be significant.
The Raptors have been openly shopping forward Andrea Bargnani for months and would try, sources say, to include Bargnani in any deal for Bledsoe, which wouldn't necessarily dissuade the Clippers, given their longstanding need for a big man who can stretch the floor. But sources added that Toronto guard DeMar DeRozan is the Raptor most likely to tempt the Clippers, which falls in line with L.A.'s interest in Arron Afflalo in their Bledsoe talks with Orlando.
The Raptors join the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic in teams that are courting the explosive point guard via trade, per Stein's rep ...
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Eric Bledsoe Trade Rumors: Breaking Down Likelihood of Toronto Raptors Move
June 29th, 2013 by Steven Cook Leave a reply »
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