Reggie Jackson is monitoring the contract situation of Eric Bledsoe, who remains a restricted free agent.

Jackson is eligible for a contract extension and could become a restricted free agent himself next summer if he is unable to agree upon a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Jackson has made it clear that he desires a starting role, while also suggesting that he seeks the salary that comes along with that.

Bledsoe is the closest comparison to Jackson due to his development in the NBA backing up Chris Paul, while Jackson has backed up Russell Westbrook.