Eric Bledsoe G FA Sat 12/10/16 9:12 AM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe registered 30 points (10-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block across 33 minutes in Friday's 119-115 win over the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe celebrated his 27th birthday in grand fashion, topping 30 points for the third time of the season and bringing his streak of made free throws all the way to 29 before missing one in the fourth quarter. The point guard's production had been a bit tepid in the preceding four contests with averages of 17.0 points and just 3.5 assists per game, but he'll have a good chance to build in Friday's impressive outing with a matchup Sunday against an underwhelming Pelicans squad.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Thu 12/8/16 3:14 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe compiled 15 points (5-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and three steals across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 109-94 loss to the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe seems to be cooling down after recently completing his most productive stretch of the season, as he's recorded 15 or fewer points in three of the Suns' last four games while shooting 42.4 percent from the floor. It hasn't helped matters that coach Earl Watson has been unwilling to hand Bledsoe heavy playing time in that span, with the point guard logging a high total of 30 minutes. It hasn't been reported that Bledsoe is nursing an injury of any kind, so it's probably best for fantasy owners just to stay patient with him rather than pursuing a trade.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sun 12/4/16 10:54 AM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe tallied 27 points (10-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five steals and four assists across 30 minutes in Saturday's 138-109 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Earl Watson was able to reduce the minutes a bit for a few of his starters with the game turning into a blowout by the third quarter, but Bledsoe continued his excellent run as a scorer. He's topped 23 points in five of his last seven games while shooting 39 percent from three-point range, putting him on an upward trajectory in the fantasy realm. In addition to his offensive exploits, the five steals Bledsoe notched Saturday were a season high.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sun 11/27/16 7:45 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe contributed 35 points (10-23 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 11-11 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks across 40 minutes during the Suns' 120-114 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe turned in season highs in scoring and threes while playing 40 minutes for the third time in 18 games. Given his injury history, the fact that Bledsoe has been able to suit up in every contest thus far in 2016-17 is a pleasant surprise for the underwhelming Suns. After going without a block in the first 14 contests, Bledsoe has recorded five swats in the last four games. However, that's the lone category where he's not really much of a factor in fantasy.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sat 11/26/16 1:44 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe finished with 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and three steals across 34 minutes in Friday's 98-85 loss to the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Though his production took a slight step back in Wednesday's loss to the Magic, Bledsoe remains in the midst of his best four-game stretch of the season, averaging 23.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.8 treys, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks over those contests. With the absence of T.J. Warren (head) leaving the Suns without one of their top scoring options, Bledsoe should continue to benefit from some enhanced responsibility on the offensive end.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Thu 11/24/16 12:17 AM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe scored 16 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT) and added nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 92-87 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
In the past, Bledsoe has been a good shot blocker for a guard. After going block-free for 14 games, he has now blocked three shots in two games. His 16 points Wednesday were a step back from his previous two games, during which he averaged 28.0 points per game. Wednesday's performance is more indicative of what Bledsoe is normally capable of.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Mon 11/21/16 11:58 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe compiled 29 points (10-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks across 40 minutes during the Suns' 106-101 loss to the Wizards on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Surprisingly, the two blocks were Bledsoe's first swats of the entire season, but besides that he has been a very well-rounded contributor in fantasy thus far in 2016-17. His three treys on Monday were a season high, his 40 minutes matched his season high, and this was the seventh time through 15 contests that Bledsoe has gone for 20 points or more.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sun 11/20/16 2:32 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe posted 27 points (12-24 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists and five rebounds over 30 minutes in Saturday's 120-105 loss to the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
After tallying a combined 14 points over his last two games, Bledsoe broke out in a major way Saturday while attempting his most shots of the season. It's worth noting, however, that Devin Booker (ankle) was limited to 18 minutes in his return from injury, while another high-volume shooter in T.J. Warren (illness) sat out, so Bledsoe can't necessarily count on having that many shots available in the games to come.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sat 11/19/16 9:34 AM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe played a season-low 13 minutes in Friday's 116-96 win over the Pacers, finishing with six points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal.
EDGE Analysis
With Bledsoe dealing with foul trouble, T.J. Warren leaving early with illness and Devin Booker limited by an ankle injury in the contest, coach Earl Watson ended up leaning heavily on his bench, which scored 78 of the Suns' 116 points. While it was a disappointing night for those who rolled with Bledsoe in DFS contests, his season-long owners should view Friday's game as an aberration. The point guard had been chugging along nicely with averages of 17.6 points (on 49.1% shooting from the field), 6.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 three-pointer in the five games leading up to the victory over the Pacers.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Mon 11/14/16 9:18 AM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe posted 20 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists and three rebound across 28 minutes in Sunday's 133-120 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Though he struggled to a 1-of-8 shooting night in Saturday's loss to the Nets, Bledsoe got back on track in the second half of the back-to-back, turning in his third game of 20 or more points in the last four contests. During that span he's shooting 49 percent from the field, while getting to the free-throw line 7.5 times per games and converting those opportunities at a 90 percent clip. Though the emergence of Devin Booker and T.J. Warren has put Bledsoe's offensive production a little behind the pace of last season's marks, he's still offering plenty of across-the-board value to his fantasy owners.