Eric Bledsoe could be on the market this season as the Pelicans are looking to stock up on some talent and a likely trade partner could be the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been in the market for a point guard all season and Eric Bledsoe is one of the best underrated talents on the NBA trade block.
Bledsoe, 31, has been in the league for a decade and has made himself known as a respectable point guard. With the Bulls, he could be a starting point guard and could thrive with some great talent surrounding him while being key in helping Chicago turn things around.
Bledsoe has produced some solid numbers this season for the New Orleans Pelicans and could look to carry his success to the Chicago Bulls if a trade becomes imminent.
So far this season, Bledsoe has averaged 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. He’s shooting 43.7 percent from the floor and an outstanding 40.7 percent from beyond the arc, which is all the more impressive when considering his three-ball has been a struggle in his career.
Here’s a look at three reasons why the Bulls could make a trade for Eric Bledsoe before the trade deadline this year.