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Veteran guard Eric Bledsoe signs with team in China

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Arthur Hill | Last updated 10/26/22

Veteran guard Eric Bledsoe will sign with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.

Eric Bledsoe is joining the Shanghai Sharks, I am told.
Bledsoe has played 54 games for the Clippers last season averaging 9.9ppg
— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) October 26, 2022

This will be Bledsoe’s first time playing overseas after 12 years in the NBA.

The 32-year-old began last season as a starter with the Clippers and averaged 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 54 games. He was traded to the Trail Blazers in February, but soreness in his left Achilles tendon prevented him from ever playing for Portland. The Blazers waived him in July and stretched the $3.9M in guaranteed money left on his contract.

After one season at Kentucky, Bledsoe was selected with the 18th pick in the 2010 draft. He appeared in 756 total games with the Clippers, Suns, Bucks and Pelicans.

Bledsoe’s teammates in Shanghai will include former NBA players Michael Beasley and Jamaal Franklin.

This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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