Eric Bledsoe underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for the meniscus cartilage in his right knee on Friday.

The surgery was performed in Phoenix.

Bledsoe will immediately begin a recovery and rehabilitation program and will pursue a possible return to action during the second half of this NBA season.

Bledsoe has averaged 18.0 points, 5.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 24 games this season, his first with the Suns.