Suns' sign-and-trade talks for Bledsoe gain steam

The Phoenix Suns and Eric Bledsoe have less time before a deadline to accept a one-year qualifying offer (fewer than six weeks) than they have had to work out a new multiyear contract (more than seven weeks).

The Suns have contacted at least one team and taken inquiries from others regarding the possibility of executing a Bledsoe sign-and-trade. Other league executives who have not been contacted by the Suns said that they have heard Phoenix is looking into the possibility.