magicbalala245 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) Carlos Boozer doesn't expect to be playing for the Utah Jazz this season. Just two weeks ago, Boozer opted to remain with the Jazz for the final year of his contract. But the two-time All-Star told a Chicago radio station Tuesday he expects the Jazz to trade him. "The Jazz told me they want to go in a different direction and I respect their decision," Boozer said Tuesday during an interview with WMVP. "We mutually agreed to work out a trade that was beneficial for them and beneficial for my family and me. So with that being said I'm gonna be traded relatively soon or in good time." Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor did not return messages seeking comment Tuesday. Boozer had an option to void the final year of his contract, but decided on the final day to stay with the Jazz for the guaranteed $12.7 million rather than risk losing money in a tight free-agent market. The Jazz already appear headed above the luxury tax threshold, especially if they match Portland's four-year, $32 million -- including $10.3 million up front -- offer to restricted free agent Paul Millsap. Utah has until the end of the week to decide whether to keep Millsap. Boozer has averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds since Utah signed him as a restricted free agent five years ago, but has only played in 276 of a possible 410 games with the Jazz. He was limited to 37 games last season, due largely to an injury that required surgery on his left knee in January. "I've had a couple of spells, injuries that I can't control but my body feels 100 percent," Boozer told WMVP. "I'm healthy and doing really well. I'm looking forward to next season so much to prove to everybody that I can play through the whole season and at the same time to dominate again, so I'm looking forward to it." Edited July 15, 2009 by magicbalala245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurbyFX Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Do they plan on re-signing Milsap or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Anyday now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Years Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) This trade thing is really taking way to long <_< Edited August 17, 2009 by Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 You know who should get him. The Spurs. Imagine Parker/Ginobli/RJ/Boozer/Duncan. Wont happen though, Jazz wouldnt make the Spurs that good cause their in the same conference, and Spurs have nobody to trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hawk Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Luke Walton and some Change.Do it mitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Years Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 You know who should get him. The Spurs. Imagine Parker/Ginobli/RJ/Boozer/Duncan. Wont happen though, Jazz wouldnt make the Spurs that good cause their in the same conference, and Spurs have nobody to trade. Never say never after the Lakers got Pau Gasol for pretty much nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Blasco Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Never say never after the Lakers got Pau Gasol for pretty much nothing. The Spurs would never take on a player allergic to playing defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Drew Gooden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Years Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Lmao maybe Gregg can make Boozer play defense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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