This is probably another rumor “leaked” by the Portland Trailblazers. Apparently they really like the strategy of “leaking” rumors to gauge the interest of fans, commentators, and/or other teams to the principles of certain signings or trades. The principles of this trade involve Utah sending Carlos Boozer to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago...
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Paul Millsap to Portland rumor
I’ve got to think that Kevin Pritchard is just floating this rumor out there to get a reaction, most likely from the Utah Jazz. He certainly seemed to encourage the rumor when he gave an interview to a local Portland newspaper, referring to it as a “toxic contract” so as to make it difficult...
Ron Boone doesn’t think the Carlos/Rip trade is a good one
When asked on the radio whether he thought a Carlos Boozer for Richard Hamilton trade would benefit the Jazz, Ron Boone dismissed it out of hand. He thought that the size and length of the contract for a 31 year old guard on his way down was way too expensive, and that Boozer was...
Thoughts about the rumored trade: Carlos Boozer for Rip Hamilton
The biggest news in the NBA on the trade rumor front is the proposed trade of Carlos Boozer to the Detroit Pistons for Richard Hamilton. Carlos Boozer has one year left on his deal for $12.65 million. Richard Hamilton has four years remaining on his deal, which will pay him $11.6 million this season,...
What moves should the Utah Jazz make?
With Boozer, Korver, and Okur all back for one more year, the Jazz can’t just sit back on their laurels and expect to win a championship. They may only have one more year of this team, and they can’t afford to waste it. They also aren’t good enough right now to actually win it...
In the News
- Brad Rock: Rock on: Ex-Jazz forward Carlos Boozer's Bull story May 15, 2012After Chicago's playoff-ending loss to Philadelphia, last week, ex-Jazz forward Carlos Boozer was asked to assess his season. […]
- Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors, Gordon Hayward join Select team May 15, 2012Before LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Team USA take on the world this summer, they'll have to deal with a couple of Utah Jazz... […]
- Utah Jazz: What will the team do at the point guard position? May 13, 2012One thing you can bet on is that the Jazz won't have four point guards on their team next year. […]
- Looking forward: Utah Jazz hopeful their core of big men rise again May 13, 2012The Utah Jazz feel the same way about big players as Marvel comic books creator Stan Lee and moviegoers feel about superheroes. […]
- Utah Jazz players' comments, Enes Kanter's blunder May 13, 2012Some random bits and blurbs from the Utah Jazz's locker cleanout: Al Jefferson on Derrick Favors' potential: "He feel like... […]
- Brad Rock: Jazz need familiar face, but it's not The Jimmer May 12, 2012With the Jazz in reset mode, their off-season hope is to move from playoff bottom-feeder to contender. That won't be easy.... […]
- Utah Jazz: Fledgling foursome could be future franchise staples May 11, 2012The Utah Jazz have one of the youngest teams in the NBA. Their core of young players makes the Jazz a threat in the future. […]
- Utah Jazz: 'Season went great' according to Jeremy Evans May 10, 2012Even though he didn't see the court much this year, Jeremy Evans was clearly one of the happiest players in the Jazz locker... […]