Portland Trail Blazers guard Eric Bledsoe (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has yet to suit up for Portland after being traded there during the deadline. It sounds like the veteran guard will miss at least one more game. Anfernee Simons and Josh Hart should play heavy minutes on Monday. Simons should be an excellent DFS option while the Blazers are shorthanded. It's uncertain if Bledsoe will have much of a role in the rotation once he is cleared to play.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Eric Bledsoe (Achilles) will be out once again for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bledsoe, who was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers last Friday, has yet to make his debut with the Blazers. He is dealing with left Achilles tendinitis. It's unclear at this point whether or not the 32-year-old veteran will remain with the Blazers or get traded again prior to Thursday's trade deadline. If he remains in Portland and gets healthy, he could find himself playing a big role on a team that's greatly lacking in playmakers. Anfernee Simons should lead the backcourt for the Blazers on Wednesday with help from CJ Elleby, Ben McLemore and Dennis Smith Jr.
Veteran guard Eric Bledsoe and former lottery selection Justise Winslow highlight the return package that the Portland Trail Blazers have acquired in the deal that sends Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Clippers. Bledsoe had seen his role diminish in his first season back with LA, averaging just 9.9 points across 25.2 minutes on a nightly basis, marks set to be his lowest since his most recent year with the Clippers in 2012-13. Winslow has struggled to crack the rotation, as he is on pace for career lows with 4.2 points and 12.9 minutes per contest. Both should see their respective roles expand with the Blazers, as Damian Lillard (abdominal) remains on the shelf.
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe produced an 18-point, 10-assist double-double against the Nuggets on Sunday and added five steals and two blocks to his line. He pulled down a pair of rebounds as well, shooting 8-for-17 from the field with three turnovers in 37 minutes. With Reggie Jackson (health and safety protocols) and Paul George (elbow) out of commission, Bledsoe is the head honcho offensively for the Clippers, and he's produced strong performances in back-to-back games. He'll be heading out next against Brooklyn, which has been a golden matchup for point guards this season.
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe returned to the starting unit on Wednesday against Sacramento and had a very good performance with 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, shooting 8-for-15 from the field with a 1-for-4 effort from downtown. The Clippers lost a number of backcourt pieces for the matchup and Bledsoe came to the rescue. The 32-year-old has struggled in Los Angeles, but he could now have a strong finish to the calendar year with Reggie Jackson (health and safety protocols) unavailable. The Clippers have their next game on Sunday against a Nuggets team that has problems slowing down guards. Former Clipper Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just posted a triple-double against them.
LA Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe has been elevated back into the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Kings, taking the place of Reggie Jackson. Bledsoe started the first 22 games of the season for LA before shifting to a bench role that has seen him average just 8.7 points across 21.8 minutes on a nightly basis. The veteran has been particularly flummoxed when facing the Kings this season, having gone 0-for-7 from the field in the last meeting between the two teams Dec. 4. Despite those woes, Bledsoe has significant DFS upside due to the lack of depth in the Clippers backcourt. Fantasy managers can also anticipate Terance Mann seeing a bump in offensive usage without Jackson available.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers have lost four of their last five games, so it's not surprising that they've decided to shake it up. Bledsoe should still have decent appeal off the bench, but there are probably better options available for Friday's slate. Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Marcus Morris, Serge Ibaka and Ivica Zubac will start, but Bledsoe could rejoin the starting five soon.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe had a strong performance in his first game in a Clippers jersey since 2013 on Thursday. Facing the Golden State Warriors in the team's season opener, Bledsoe shot 10-for-16 from the field and scored 22 points, second on the team to Paul George, who dropped 29. Bledsoe also added three rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block. He didn't surrender any turnovers in the contest. Bledsoe is coming off a rough year. As a member of the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020-21, he averaged just 12.2 points per game while shooting 42.1% from the field. He could be in for a bounce-back year now that he's reunited with the team he began his career with.
The Clippers acquired guard Eric Bledsoe from Memphis on Sunday in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo, and Daniel Oturu. Bledsoe was recently traded to the Grizzlies by the New Orleans Pelicans, where he averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds throughout 71 games last season. With the move, the 31-year-old will head back to Los Angeles, which he played for during his first three years in the league. Nonetheless, the former Kentucky Wildcat has the potential to see an increase in production during the 2021-22 campaign, primarily since Kawhi Leonard (knee) may miss more time than anticipated moving ahead. Fantasy managers should keep Bledsoe on the radar, as long as anyone who picks him up can handle his shoddy shooting percentages.
The Pelicans plan to trade guard Eric Bledsoe and center Steven Adams to Memphis in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas. In addition, the Grizzlies will receive the 10th overall selection in Thursday's NBA Draft, while New Orleans will acquire the 17th overall pick. The deal will not become official until August 6. However, the move creates cap space for the birds, who will have the financial flexibility to go after a big-name free agent or potentially match any offer for restricted free agent Lonzo Ball. Although Bledsoe's best days were in Phoenix, he still has upside on the offensive end. However, the 31-year-old veteran could have a bench role if he remains in Memphis, so his fantasy stock will undoubtedly take a hit.