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Man. Ronnie P has to be bummed out. He gets resigned, and all the talk is about Booze's comments to a radio station... in Chicago! I mean, what does he have against talking to guys in Utah? And why does this always end up overshadowing something else (first, it was the "I'm opting out" talk to ESPN right after a solid Jazz road win)? Anyhow, he talked. Transcript here.
Worth noting...
Q: Do you think you'll be traded from the Jazz?
CB: Yeah, I do. I had a talk with the Jazz and the Jazz told me they wanted to go in a different direction and I respected their decision and we mutually agreed to work out a trade that was beneficial for them as well [as] beneficial for me and my family. That being said, I'm assuming to be traded here relatively soon or in good time.
Obviously the interview ended up turning to him potentially ending up in Chicago (and recruiting Dwyane Wade there), but I don't care about that. Not a Bulls fan, after all. But that quote... didn't he say recently that there was no talk between the Jazz & him about them "not wanting" him? Or was he lying then? Anyhow, so yeah. Seems to maybe make it clear that the Jazz will be matching the Blazers on 'Sap, and will be dealing Booze somewhere. Sooner or later. He also said he's completely up for signing an extention, which goes against pretty much everything he's shown here as of late. But eh... thus is the life of Booze.
Chicago has been mentioned (obviously). As has Detroit. And New York (whose interested, but has very little to give up that'll entice the Jazz). As for Golden State & Miami...
No concrete evidence has materialized -- yet -- that the Heat are preparing to send Udonis Haslem's expiring contract to Utah for the expiring contract of Carlos Boozer. But one trade scenario, presented online Monday by David Aldridge of TNT and NBA.com, would appear to have some promise for the Jazz, who long to find a way to move Boozer and take back less money, which generally requires the involvement of a third team. Trading Haslem and James Jones to the Jazz would allow Miami to give Boozer a one-season test drive without endangering its 2010 salary-cap space and conceivably help Utah out by fitting C.J. Miles into its $4.3 million trade exception in exchange for a future draft pick in another transaction.
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The Warriors insist that, contrary to ongoing speculation, they are not chasing a trade for Boozer. At all. Seems they're rather pleased with a summer-league star named Anthony Randolph, who is reminding everyone in town why he's as close to untouchable as anyone on Golden State's roster.
I guess that means no to Booze for Maggette? That Miami deal is interesting. Of course, ideally you land Michael Beasley, but I don't see them giving him up for 1 year of Booze. Though Beasley + Mark Blount does work in a trade. To address the rumor listed though... Haslem is an expiring contract. And he's a big that might do well coming off of the bench behind 'Sap (if that's what ends up happening). Jones is a solid 3-point shooter (was?), but has been injured recently. I've also seen Daequan Cook or Dorell Wright mentioned instead... Cook would be a nice add but is pretty just a 3-point shooter. Memories of Mo Almond, anyone? Wright I don't know much about. Any of the guys could take the spot of CJ on the roster with his deal, allowing the Jazz to play the new acquisition behind Brewer at the 2-guard (or alongside him if the Jazz are still bent on bringing Korver & AK off of the bench).
-->Jones is a career 40% 3-point shooter, though he was at a measly 34% last year. And his rebound numbers aren't really inspiring. His offense generally consists of sitting around & waiting for the ball to find him in the corner. He's a good shooter, so it works. And he doesn't turn the ball over much. Defensively, he's able to stick with his guy. And he blocks a couple of shots here and there as well.
-->Haslem is a bit undersized for a PF (6'8), but then again, we're used to that. He's not a shot blocker (again, used to it), but he's good at drawing the charge, and doesn't allow guys to just walk into good position in the post. He's not much of an offensive option (nowhere near Booze, that's for sure), but he's a good rebounder and can generally avoid fouls.
--> Cook is a volume jump shooter... his numbers in other aspects are relatively low. He shot 38% from downtown, and 61% of his shots came from downtown. He is reportedly trying to expand his game this offseason though. That said, his defense-rebound rate isn't bad, and he's not exactly a bad defender.
--> Wright is someone who hasn't seen much action in his career (just 6 games last year). He's got a nice jumper, though it doesn't stretch out too 3-point range (yet?). He's a good rebounder, is fine defensively, and gets over 0.5 blocks/game for his career (which is good to see, given that he's 6'9). You'd have to assume there's some reason he's not gotten much playing time though.
It'll be interesting to see what the Jazz do here. Did Booze's comments just make it harder for the team to deal him for what they consider 'fair value'? Can they land someone like Tayshaun Prince or Michael Beasley or Corey Maggette or Rip Hamilton or Tyrus Thomas, or will it just end up being a "salary dump" of sorts? Can 'Sap (plus his back-up, whoever that ends up being) replace what Booze gives you offensively?
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