Eric Bledsoe will not play Monday night as Suns are engaged in trade talks

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe is out of Monday's lineup against the Sacramento Kings.

What It Means:

Bledsoe reportedly requested a trade in the offseason, before tweeting on Sunday, "I don't wanna be here." Phoenix is reportedly engaged in trade talks with multiple teams, and Bledsoe is expected to be moved. Mike James will start at point guard on Monday.

Through 3 games, Bledsoe is averaging 15.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds, while shooting 40.0% from the field in 27.7 minutes per game.

Source: Rotowire