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TRADE NEWS: Eric Bledsoe to Milwaukee for Greg Monroe!

After nearly three weeks of trade talk, dysfunction, and hair salon-related drama , Eric Bledsoe and the Phoenix Suns have finally parted ways. Following a disastrous start to the season where the Suns went winless after three games (two of which were losses by over 40 points), Bledsoe sent out a tweet that made it abundantly clear he did not want to be there . Following that, general manager Ryan McDonough dismissed Bledsoe from the team, signaling Bledsoe's time with the team was coming to an end very soon. And that time has come, as on November 7, Bledsoe was sent to the Milwaukee Bucks for Greg Monroe, a protected first round pick, and a second-round pick.  For the last few years, Eric Bledsoe has been one of the NBA's hidden gems and has become one of the NBA's most underrated players. Last year, Bledsoe averaged 21.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 43% from the field and 34% from three-point range. However, a cle...

All-NBA Underrated Team

There are so many talented players in the NBA that it's easy to miss some of them. Not every player gets the same attention that LeBron James or Stephen Curry does, but that doesn't mean that they aren't talented enough to be put in the spotlight. So I thought I'd take a look at who I think are the most underrated players at each position in the NBA, along with a few honorable mentions. Let's get right into it, this is my All-NBA Underrated Team. Point Guard: Mike Conley The point guard position in the NBA is so stacked right now that there are definitely some really good ones that get lost in the shuffle. I was debating between Mike Conley & Bledsoe for this spot, but in the end, I went with Conley. Last season, Conley averaged 20.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 46% from the field and 41% from three-point range and leading the Memphis Grizzlies in points & assists. Conley continued his great play in playoffs, averaging...