Eric Bledsoe – Portland Trail Blazers
Another veteran who could immediately provide depth for the Warriors is Eric Bledsoe.
Prior to the start of the season, Bledsoe was traded from the Pelicans to the Memphis Grizzlies for Steven Adams, and then flipped to the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade package that involved Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo.
Eric Bledsoe proved to be a key asset in Los Angeles during the first month or so of the regular season, but then Paul George got injured and the Clippers’ chances of contending in the Western Conference became smaller.
As a result, the Clippers moved Eric Bledsoe again to the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal that landed them Norman Powell and Robert Covington.
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Not having played a game for the Trail Blazers yet and with Portland rebuilding right now, Eric Bledsoe is a sneaky play to be bought out of his contract.
While it is unlikely that the 32-year-old guard will hit the market this season given that his contract is partially-guaranteed for $3.9 million next season instead of the full $19.4 million, Eric Bledsoe is still drawing interest from several playoff teams.
The Warriors have struggled to find solid production from their backcourt in recent weeks and they really do not have a reliable backup point guard behind Steph Curry. Jordan Poole holds this “sixth-man role” right now, but he is more of a scorer than he is a facilitator.
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With Draymond Green being out, the Warriors could use a ball-handling guard and the best thing about Eric Bledsoe is that he brings tons of years of experience with him and is ready to make an impact in the playoffs.
Again, it is unlikely that Eric Bledsoe will be bought out of his contract, but he is certainly a veteran option for a contending team like the Warriors in the buyout market.
