According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Toronto Raptors have joined the list of teams pursuing Eric Bledsoe.
While the article did not discuss firm trade parameters, it speculated that the Raptors might look to unload Andrea Bargnani and perhaps DeMar DeRozan for Eric Bledsoe and another contract, which could be Caron Butler.
According to Rotoworld, "this deal is still in its embryonic stages," and no concrete information has been made available.
It is further reported that Eric Bledsoe is looking for an extension before the late October deadline, so perhaps some type of sign-and-trade deal would make the mathematics work more favorably for both teams.
Does this deal make sense for the Raptors?
Eric Bledsoe is an explosive starting-calibre point guard. If general manager Masai Ujiri is not sold on Kyle Lowry’s ability to lead a top Eastern Conference team, then this deal makes sense for the Raptors.
While DeRozan has been my favourite player on the Raptors for years, he is now expendable, especially after acquiring DeMar DeRozan. Also, Terrence Ross probably has limited trade value, which ma ...
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Toronto Raptors Reportedly Pursuing Eric Bledsoe
June 29th, 2013 by Raju Byfield Leave a reply »
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