Eric Bledsoe G FA Tue 1/5/21 11:56 AM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe had 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists in Monday's loss to the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
After a string of rough outings early on, Bledsoe has straightened things out of late, averaging 16.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists over his last two games, while shooting 50 percent from the field in that span.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sat 1/2/21 11:36 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe posted 19 points (5-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot across 31 minutes in Saturday's 120-116 win over the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe's performance should begin to erase any doubts about his new role in New Orleans. Although he endured a cold streak to begin the season, he's strung together two excellent performances this week. Notably, he seems to have also found his three-point stroke. He's currently attempting 5.2 threes per game, which would be a career-high if he stays on pace. He didn't look like a good fit initially, but he seems to be settling in as Jrue Holiday's replacement.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Fri 1/1/21 3:54 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe had 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3PT, 1-1 FT) and three boards in Thursday's win over the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe had been mired in a slump over the past week, stringing together three straight games in which he failed to score more than seven points. But he was able to break out of it Thursday, helping the Pelicans to a 33-point victory on the road. Bledsoe appears to be locked into the starting shooting guard spot, though his shooting struggles (30.8% 3PT on 5.2 3PA/G) will be something to monitor as the year progresses.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Wed 12/23/20 11:55 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe scored 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3PT, 2-4 FT) with two rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block across 34 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe impressed in his Pelicans' debut, scoring efficiently while also chipping in defensively. Particularly noteworthy was Bledsoe's assist total as he joined both Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram as ball-handlers in the starting lineup. Bledsoe will look to maintain his role on Friday against the Heat.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Fri 12/18/20 6:22 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe (undisclosed) is starting in Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe will start at shooting guard against his former team after missing the team's preseason opener due to unknown reasons. The 31-year-old point guard will get his first test at fitting in with the new roster in New Orleans.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Wed 12/16/20 3:49 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Bucks, Daniel Sallerson of the Pelicans Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The reason for Bledsoe's absence has been unclear, but he participated in Wednesday's practice and is expected to play Friday in the Pelicans' final preseason contest.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sun 12/13/20 5:17 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe (undisclosed) will not be available for Monday's preseason opener against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
The exact reason for Bledsoe's absence is unclear, but both he and J.J. Redick are listed as out due to "medical protocols." It's possible Bledsoe could miss more time, but for now he should be considered questionable to make his Pelicans debut Friday against his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Sat 11/21/20 10:49 AM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe will remain to the Pelicans following a series of trades, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Pelicans dealt for Bledsoe early in the week and have continued to make other, minor moves, including acquiring Steven Adams from the Thunder on Saturday morning. George Hill, who was also acquired from Milwaukee, was sent to the Thunder in the deal. For now, it appears Bledsoe could slot in as the Pelicans' starting shooting guard, or he'll compete with Lonzo Ball, Frank Jackson, and rookie Kira Lewis for minutes at point guard.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Mon 11/16/20 11:39 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe was traded along with George Hill and draft compensation from the Bucks to the Pelicans on Monday in exchange for Jrue Holiday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe's time in Milwaukee is up after he struggled to shoot the ball in the postseason for the second straight year. He averaged 14.9 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds over 61 regular-season contests in 2019-20. Blesdoe doesn't necessarily fit the Pelicans' timeline, and they already have Lonzo Ball in place, so it's possible New Orleans could look to deal him again at some point.
Eric Bledsoe G FA Tue 9/8/20 10:26 PM
Eric Bledsoe
G FA
Bledsoe finished with nine points (2-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine assists, two boards, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes of a 103-94 loss to Miami on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Bledsoe's statistically sound game will be overshadowed by another poor shooting night in the playoffs. He entered this season trying to prove himself after struggling in the postseason last year, but Bledsoe did little to quiet the doubters with his play against Miami. Playing without an injured leading man in Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) gave Bledsoe the chance to show he could be a star. Instead, Milwaukee will enter the offseason with serious questions about what the team will look like in the future.