Boozer trade talks heat up

LAS VEGAS -- Working under the assumption that the Utah Jazz will match Portland's $32 million offer sheet for Paul Millsap, the wheels are in motion to find trade possibilities for Carlos Boozer.

According to a person involved in the process, Boozer's camp has explored trade possibilities with Miami, the Knicks, Golden State, and Detroit, among others. The scenario is complicated by the fact that Utah would want to bring back as little salary as possible to avoid luxury-tax ramifications, meaning a third team would have to be recruited as a salary dumping ground.

Oklahoma City, with $11.5 million in cap room, is the most logical choice. But the Thunder don't appear to be willing to disrupt their financial horizon. Memphis has room and will get $5.2 million more on Friday from the Jerry Stackhouse buyout. The Pistons cleared $1.8 million more by trading Arron Affalo and Walter Sharpe to Denver for a second-round pick and cash. The Pistons now have more than $5 million in cap space and could emerge as a factor in the Boozer talks, the person familiar with the situation said.

The Jazz likely will make the Blazers wait the full seven days before matching, which could slow progress on the Boozer front. If the Jazz follow through on their intentions and match the offer sheet, they would be close to $12 million into the luxury tax and would need to trade Boozer before the February trade deadline to ease that penalty.

Boozer would be a solid pick-up for the Heat. He's been a consistent 20/10 guy for a number of years. Bringing Boozer would mean that Haslem would go to the bench, thereby improving that part of the team. The Heat need continued improvement from their young core of Cook, Chalmers and Beasley to become more competitive in the East.

Boozer trade talks heat up

Boozer to the Heat could show DeWayne Wade they are serious about contending, & make it easier for them to keep him as well, so that would be a smart move on their behalf. As to Cleveland, didn't Boozer leave them at the altar in free agency a few years back? Are the ill feelings about that sufficiently healed to allow the Cavs to embrace him? Gotta admit, a frontcourt of Shaq, Boozer & King James would be pretty damn tough!

Boozer trade talks heat up

Would the Jazz be interested in a deal for Cuttino Mobley's contract? The Cat's contract is for roughly 10 million and insurance is covering 80%, sign Mouhamed Sene to a non guaranteed contract to cover the difference between Mobley and Boozer's contracts. Plus the Knicks could throw in 3 million in cash (most allowed in a dead).

Utah then could take the savings and match Milsap's contract from Portland. The Knicks could then in turn sign and trade Lee to Portland, thoughts?

Boozer trade talks heat up

I think boozer would only hurt the heat.. OR he would be unhappy with his touches..

When you have D-Wade, Jermaine O'neal, and Michael Beasley you don't have too much space for another 20 shots a game unless you plan on leaving every other player on the bench. The Heat wont waste time with Boozer.

It looks like the Jazz want Millsap over Boozer, which i feel is smart. If nothing else they will look to portland, or Detroit to dish out Boozer for a young guy, or a draft pick w/ cash. Giving them the capability to sign Millsap.

emjm59 Reputation: 1 Level: Amateur Since: Jun 30, 2009	Posted on: July 14, 2009 12:25 am Score: 49 Boozer trade talks heat up Boozer would be a solid pick-up for the Heat. He's been a consistent 20/10 guy for a number of years. Bringing Boozer would mean that Haslem would go to the bench, thereby improving that part of the team. The Heat need continued improvement from their young core of Cook, Chalmers and Beasley to become more competitive in the East. [ Reply to Comment ]
penner Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: Jul 14, 2009	Posted on: July 14, 2009 2:33 am Score: -2 Boozer trade talks heat up Suckers! Please take him off of our hands, PLEASE! [ Reply to Comment ]
THE SASQUATCH Reputation: 93 Level: All-Star Since: Mar 31, 2008	Posted on: July 14, 2009 3:54 am Score: 68 Boozer trade talks heat up if boozer were invloved in a heat trade, haslem would almost certainly be involved because they're not giving away chalmers, wade, beasleyor jermaine o'neal. haslem is the odd man out but worth it if boozer is on the other end... [ Reply to Comment ]
dpw11 Reputation: 94 Level: All-Star Since: Aug 19, 2006	Posted on: July 14, 2009 6:03 am Score: 54 Boozer trade talks heat up he would be a solid pickup. just make sure you have the bench depth to replace him 25-40 times a year. [ Reply to Comment ]
yankeessuck08 Reputation: 10 Level: Amateur Since: Mar 28, 2008	Posted on: July 14, 2009 7:59 am Score: 6 Boozer trade talks heat up Has anybody heard the rumor of Andersen Varejao and booby gibson for booz??? here in cleveland we keep hearing it but i havent heard anything concrete!! man that would be huge for us!! please danny figure that deal out!!!!!! [ Reply to Comment ]
TAG Reputation: 75 Level: Pro Since: Dec 29, 2006	Posted on: July 14, 2009 9:18 am Score: 100 Boozer trade talks heat up Boozer to the Heat could show DeWayne Wade they are serious about contending, & make it easier for them to keep him as well, so that would be a smart move on their behalf. As to Cleveland, didn't Boozer leave them at the altar in free agency a few years back? Are the ill feelings about that sufficiently healed to allow the Cavs to embrace him? Gotta admit, a frontcourt of Shaq, Boozer & King James would be pretty damn tough! [ Reply to Comment ]
WISHIWASNYKGM Reputation: 11 Level: Amateur Since: Jul 13, 2009	Posted on: July 14, 2009 9:25 am Score: 73 Boozer trade talks heat up Would the Jazz be interested in a deal for Cuttino Mobley's contract? The Cat's contract is for roughly 10 million and insurance is covering 80%, sign Mouhamed Sene to a non guaranteed contract to cover the difference between Mobley and Boozer's contracts. Plus the Knicks could throw in 3 million in cash (most allowed in a dead). Utah then could take the savings and match Milsap's contract from Portland. The Knicks could then in turn sign and trade Lee to Portland, thoughts? [ Reply to Comment ]
LiLSpike0738 Reputation: 93 Level: All-Star Since: Jun 21, 2008	Posted on: July 14, 2009 9:38 am Score: 117 Boozer trade talks heat up I think boozer would only hurt the heat.. OR he would be unhappy with his touches.. When you have D-Wade, Jermaine O'neal, and Michael Beasley you don't have too much space for another 20 shots a game unless you plan on leaving every other player on the bench. The Heat wont waste time with Boozer. It looks like the Jazz want Millsap over Boozer, which i feel is smart. If nothing else they will look to portland, or Detroit to dish out Boozer for a young guy, or a draft pick w/ cash. Giving them the capability to sign Millsap. [ Reply to Comment ]
swatlantadolfan Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Dec 13, 2007	Posted on: July 14, 2009 12:09 pm Score: 75 Boozer trade talks heat up The Jazz dont want to take back salary,so that kills the purposed trade to Cleveland....sorry bud. [ Reply to Comment ]
Pioneerloft1 Reputation: 65 Level: Pro Since: Jan 17, 2009	Posted on: July 14, 2009 12:17 pm Score: 58 Boozer trade talks heat up I hope you get him. We dont want him anymore. No one wants a guy who play 18 months out 48 months. go Jazz [ Reply to Comment ]

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