Report: Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns make ‘significant progress’ towards new contract
By Sam Richmond
Eric Bledsoe’s nightmarish free agency might just be coming to an end soon.
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Bledsoe and the Phoenix Suns met on Wednesday to negotiate a new contract for the young point guard on Wednesday, according to Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski.
Eric Bledsoe and agent, Rich Paul, traveled to Phoenix today to meet with Suns officials and try to reach a new deal, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 24, 2014
Still premature to say they're in process of finalizing deal, but significant progress has been made toward agreement, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 24, 2014
For some time it looked as if Bledsoe’s summer would end with him signing Phoenix’s qualifying offer, but now it appears Bledsoe will come to a long-term agreement with the Suns.
Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday that Wednesday was a important day if a deal was going to get done.
"Suns general manager Ryan McDonough and Bledsoe’s representatives with Klutch Sports have gathered momentum in discussions over the past two to three days, and Wednesday is expected to be crucial in the push for the sides to finalize a deal, league sources said."
Based on the Yahoo reporter’s latest tweets, Wednesday was a success for the two parties.
While the Suns might ultimately sign Bledsoe for more money than they would like, he’s one of the better young point guards in the league and a solid investment.
Bledsoe averaged 17.7 points and 5.5 assists per game last season.
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