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Suns get Eric Bledsoe, Caron Butler for Jared Dudley
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November 1, 2013
Bledsoe sitch has shades of Joe
With no deal on the table to keep Eric Bledsoe with the Suns long term, fans may be feeling a bit of deja vu this morning. Joe Johnson played his way into a max contract and trade. Will Bledsoe do the same?
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October 31, 2013
No deal
The Phoenix Suns were unable to reach a contract extension agreement by the deadline, and so Bledsoe will be a restricted free agent next summer.
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October 29, 2013
Bledsoe and agent silent on long-term desires
Since the Phoenix Suns acquired Eric Bledsoe on July 2, 2013, folks all around the league have assumed that the Phoenix Suns would lock up Bledsoe to a long-term deal before the season starts. With 24 hours left, that chance is dwindling.
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August 29, 2013
O Caron, we hardly kn- okay now, WHAT'S NEXT?
The Phoenix Suns traded veteran Caron Butler to his hometown team last night, sending him to Milwaukee in exchange for Ish Smith, Slava Kravtsov and nearly $6 million in cap space. Butler was only a Sun for about six weeks.
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August 28, 2013
Trade Rumors: Butler to Milwaukee?
Reportedly, Caron Butler has been traded before ever playing a game in a Suns uniform. He was traded, at his request, to Milwaukee for spare parts and, ultimately, cap space.
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August 25, 2013
Don't hold your breath on Beasley
While the Suns remain silent on the embattled player, it appears quite possible that the weekly Michael Beasley watch is entirely a media-generated story. Beasley could very well be wearing the new Phoenix Suns uniform in November.
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August 17, 2013
Butler inspired, already entrenched in Valley
New Phoenix Suns forward Caron Butler is focused on being a leader for the young Suns, and has already begun to embrace the rich tradition of the Phoenix Suns franchise while preparing for his 12th NBA season with his 6th NBA team.
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August 8, 2013
Caron Butler: Should he stay or should he go now?
One team's trash is another team's treasure. There was no place for Caron Butler on the Clippers, but he's a valuable asset for the Suns. Now, what should Phoenix do with him?
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July 26, 2013
Suns must not overpay Bledsoe
The Phoenix Suns have the upper hand in keeping newly acquired Eric Bledsoe, so they don't have to jump the gun and overpay him. Under the new CBA, the "home team" always keeps the guys on rookie deals that they want to keep.
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July 12, 2013
Butler brings leadership, kick-out shooting
The Phoenix Suns introduced Caron Butler to the media as a key piece of the 2013-14 Suns, rather than a tradeable contract. Butler brings leadership, a professional attitude and quality outside shooting to a team in desperate need of all three.
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July 11, 2013
Eric Bledsoe is Ready to Shine as a Phoenix Sun
Today, the Phoenix Suns introduced the two newest members of the team: Caron Butler and Eric Bledsoe. Both players as well the the team's front office shared many thoughts about the trade and how the players will be utilized. Eric Bledsoe is ready to
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July 6, 2013
Goodbye, Jared: Revisiting Dudley's Suns Career
During his time in Phoenix, Jared Dudley has been a part of some great Suns memories. Let's take a look at his journey from an unknown to a fan favorite.
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July 6, 2013
ClipsNation: Bledsoe not certain for stardom
Bloggers for the Clippers had the good fortune these past two years of watching one of the best floor generals in the game, Chris Paul, lead their team to victories at a pace not seen in Clipperland in, well, forever. And they had the pleasure of watching a change-of-pace backup thrill them as well. Can the backup become the leader?
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July 4, 2013
Video: Bledsoe's Top 10 NBA Plays
From youtube.com, check out the eye-popping plays the Phoenix Suns new guard can make.
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July 3, 2013
Maverick McDonough Is Moving Plan Into Action
Five days ago it was labeled an absurd notion that the Phoenix Suns, a team that brought in two point guards last summer, would even entertain drafting another one. instead of drafting one, they traded for Eric Bledsoe instead.
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July 2, 2013
impact of Bledsoe on Suns rebuilding
The acquisition of Eric Bledsoe answers some questions but creates a lot of new questions in their place. What's the plan for the Suns, beyond acquiring assets regardless of position?
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July 2, 2013
3-Team Deal: Suns land Bledsoe, give up Dudley
Adrian Wojnarowksi has reported that the Suns have agreed to ship Jared Dudley and a second round pick to the Clippers in return for Caron Butler's expiring contract and young point guard Eric Bledsoe.