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The Phoenix Suns could trade Eric Bledsoe this summer to make some room for potential No. 4 prospect Kris Dunn.
The Suns could be ready to give up one of their backcourt pieces to make room for Dunn, who is projected to be selected as fourth overall by Phoenix in draft night. With Bledsoe's agent Rich Paul reportedly pushing for the 26-year-old combo guard to be moved this offseason, the Suns could certainly consider Dunn at No. 4.
Another PHX rumor: Rich Paul will push to have Eric Bledsoe moved this offseason putting Kris Dunn in play at 4 as well.
— NBADraft.net (@nbadraftnet) June 17, 2016
Dunn's explosive athleticism and ball-handling skills give him a chance to become one of the elite guards in the league. At 6-foot-4, the Providence Friars guard has the size to be bona fide floor commander to any teams. Technically, Dunn looks he could offer the same type of game Bledsoe has, only younger and healthier.
However, selecting another guard would visibly create a logjam in the Suns' backcourt, which had Dunn hinting about not wanting to be draft by Phoenix.
"I don't want to go to a team that has a lot of guards," Dunn, who is seemingly aware of the Suns' loaded backcourt, told ESPN's First Take.
But if rumors are true about Bledsoe getting traded, then the Suns could make a room for another backcourt prospect to pair with Devin Booker.
Bledsoe put up All-Star numbers before a knee injury ended his season, averaging 20.4 points, 6.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game.
He is considered as one of the best two-way guards in the league, although his injury creates concerns for his durability and health. Nevertheless, Bledsoe could still be a solid acquisition for contenders, especially teams that are looking to make a strong push for a title run next season.
With the Suns' in possession of three first round draft picks (No. 4, No. 13 and No. 28), they could create a very enticing package centered in Bledsoe. Teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, who are looking for added veteran talent in their respective rosters, could show interest and may actually bite on the Sun's trade bait if the price is right.
