Trade Scenerios for the Phoenix Suns and Eric Bledsoe

Phoenix Suns Eric Bledsoe (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Phoenix Suns Eric Bledsoe (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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TRADE SCENARIO #3 – Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 26: Greg Monroe #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of a game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on February 26, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 26: Greg Monroe #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of a game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on February 26, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

OUT – Eric Bledsoe and Tyson Chandler
IN – Malcolm Brogdon, John Henson and Greg Monroe

Why would the Bucks do this?  Fear the Deer. They are a young team with plenty of promise and ready to make a big playoff push in the East this season. The trio of Khris Middleton, Jabari Parker once healthy and Greek Freak could use a solid vet PG in Bledsoe and a vet rebounding machine in Chandler. They also get rid of Henson’s contract as they have been aiming to do. Monroe does not fit in their long term plans and will likely walk after this year.

Why would the Suns do this?  Malcolm Brogdon, reigning Rookie of the Year, would be a great replacement. Henson only has one additional year on his contract than Chandler and would contribute more to this young team especially defensively with his shot blocking. Greg Monroe could be tried out, waived or sent to a third team. He was included solely for monetary reasons to make this deal work.