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Eric Bledsoe’s deal to impact Reggie Jackson?

By Andrew Melnick

Oct 22, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA;Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) in the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA;Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) in the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Restricted free agent point guard Eric Bledsoe and the Phoenix Suns have been unable to come to a deal but the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly offering him a four-year, $63 million deal. What kind of deal Bledsoe signs could set a precedent for similar players like Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson.

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In fact, Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman believes the contract Bledsoe gets will directly impact Jackson.

"Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are prepared to pay Bledsoe $63 million over four years, according to ESPN.com, but because of salary cap restrictions can only land Bledsoe in a sign-and-trade with Phoenix.The Suns reportedly have no interest in such a deal.No matter how it plays out, the Wolves just armed Jackson and his representation with more information about the type of money available to big, explosive young point guards on the open market."

If Jackson continues to develop, he could command that type of salary even if Bledsoe winds up signing for less money.

Jackson averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 44.0% from the field, 33.9% from three and 89.3% from the free throw line during the regular season. He put up 11.1 points, 3.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 46.6% from the floor, 39.6% from beyond the arc and 88.6% from the charity stripe in the postseason. He was selected by the Thunder with the 24th-overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. He’s averaged 8.0 points, 2.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting 43.1% from the field, 29.2% from three and 87.7% from the free throw line. Bledsoe averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 47.7% from the field, 35.7% from beyond the arc and 77.2% from the free throw line last season. In his four-year NBA career, the 18th-overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NBA draft, has averaged 8.7 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 44.5% from the floor, 32.7% from three and 75.8% from the charity stripe.

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