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ERIC BLEDSOE
Out again Wednesday Bledsoe (Achilles) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Danny Marang of Blazers Edge reports.
Impact As expected, Bledsoe will remain out Wednesday with what the team is calling a sore left Achilles. Reading between the lines, there's reason to believe it's a phantom injury and the Blazers are simply holding Bledsoe out before potentially re-routing him ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Portland hosts Los Angeles, looks to stop home losing streak
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Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollum
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Pelicans acquire McCollum in 7-player trade with Blazers
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Out again Tuesday Bledsoe (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Bledsoe sat out Monday's practice and will again be sidelined as he continues to manage tendinitis in his left Achilles. The 32-year-old was absent from the injury report before being traded from the Clippers to the Trail Blazers last week, so the team may be holding him out ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out practice Bledsoe (Achilles) did not participate in Monday's practice, Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report reports.
Impact While Friday's trade between Portland and the LA Clippers became official ahead of Saturday's game against Milwaukee, Bledsoe was held out due to a supposed left Achilles issue. It's worth noting that there was no mention of the injury before the trade. In fact, per Highkin, Bledsoe did not miss a single game or even appear on a single injury report as a member of the Clippers. Reading between the lines, it's very possible that Portland is simply holding Bledsoe out in case he's re-routed before Thursday afternoon's trade deadline. For now, it would be a surprise if Bledsoe plays in Tuesday night's game against the Magic.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Portis scores 30, Bucks rout Trail Blazers 137-108
Bobby Portis Jr. had a season-high 30 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Milwaukee Bucks handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss, 137-108 on Saturday nig...FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Saturday Bledsoe has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Bucks due to left Achilles tendinopathy, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Impact Bledsoe's status for the contest was initially in jeopardy due to not being with his new team yet, but he's officially been ruled out with an Achilles injury. It's unclear how serious the issue is, but the veteran point guard's next chance to make his Blazers debut with be Tuesday against the Magic.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Bledsoe (not with team) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Earlier, Bledsoe was listed as out due to "trade pending," and now he's questionable due to "not with team." It seems like his availability could come down to a game-time call.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't debut Saturday Bledsoe (trade pending) is out Saturday against the Bucks.
Impact Bledsoe was dealt to the Trail Blazers on Friday, but he will have to wait until Tuesday against the Magic at the earliest to potentially debut. Once available, he'll be in contention for backup point guard minutes with Dennis Smith.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Former Alabama prep star changes teams in NBA trade Eric Bledsoe was part of a five-player deal on Friday night.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • AL.COM
Thunder win 3rd straight with 96-93 victory over Portland
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Clippers, Trail Blazers exchange 5 players in trade
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Portland Trail Blazers trade Norman Powell, Robert Covington to LA Clippers for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson: Report The Blazers, with the trade deadline next week, have reportedly made their first trade.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Traded to Portland The Trail Blazers acquired Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a future second-round pick Friday from the Clippers in exchange for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, Adrian...
Impact Bledsoe mainly operated as a reserve guard for the Clippers in recent weeks and was averaging 9.9 points, 4.2 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.2 minutes per game on the season. With Damian Lillard (abdomen) out for an extended period, Bledsoe should get plenty of work in Portland, though he'll likely be stuck behind Anfernee Simons and CJ McCollum on the depth chart at guard.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson's breakout game sends Pacers past Clippers 122-116
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Solid output off bench Bledsoe closed Friday's 121-114 loss to Miami with 19 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 27 minutes.
Impact The veteran point guard began the year as a starter but has been playing off the bench over the last few weeks, and his numbers have been quite solid. He has scored in double digits in three of his last six outings, and while he's averaged 10.3 points per game during that span, the lack of consistency has undoubtedly hurt his upside.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Butler scores 26 points, Heat hold off late Clippers rally
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Scores in double figures Bledsoe racked up 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 111-102 win over Orlando.
Impact Bledsoe finished in double figures for just the second time in his last eight appearances. During that stretch, the veteran point guard has averaged 7.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 19.3 minutes. Barring an injury or two to the Clippers' backcourt, Bledsoe likely won't be worthy of fantasy consideration in standard leagues.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clippers rally for 2nd straight night to top Magic, 111-102
Luke Kennard scored 17 points, Amir Coffey added 15 and the Clippers rallied to defeat the Orlando Magic 111-102 on Wednesday night, one day after Los Angeles matched the second-la...JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet in win Bledsoe notched eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Friday's 102-101 win over the 76ers.
Impact Bledsoe continues to play 20-25 minutes as the primary backup point guard to Reggie Jackson. Over his last eight games, he's averaged 7.9 points, 4.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 21.1 minutes.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia plays Los Angeles following Embiid's 50-point game
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Los Angeles faces Memphis on 4-game home skid
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Phoenix hosts conference foe Los Angeles
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