THE SIDELINES : Blaylock, NBA’s Nets Reach Accord

Oklahoma guard Mookie Blaylock became the first of this year’s NBA first-round choices to sign when he agreed today to a four-year contract with the New Jersey Nets that will pay him more than $2 million.

Blaylock, the 12th pick overall in the June 27 draft, reportedly will receive $500,000 in his first season, with his salary rising to $800,000 by the final year.