Utah Jazz Talk

Well, now that the Jazz have a few games under their belt, how far do we think they are going to go?

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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 Bulls sending Kirk Hinrich to Portland and Tyrus Thomas to Utah. Portland can absorb some (but not all) of the Hinrich contract because they are below the cap, so what they would send to Utah or Chicago in return is unclear.

Because it’s fun, lets examine this trade to see if it makes sense.

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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, and $12.65 million each year for the next three years after that.

(Salaries according to HoopsHype.com)

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The 30 GMs were surveyed. If you are a Utah Jazz fan, you might be a little surprised by the results, although you probably shouldn’t be.

Let’s take a look at some of what the GMs thought (all answered anonymously and reported on NBA.com):

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After a very tame off-season for the Utah Jazz, Jazz fans are anxiously waiting to see what the season will bring. The Jazz re-signed C.J. Miles and traded little used Jason Hart for savvy veteran Brevin Knight. They also signed Ohio State Center Kosta Koufos.

Not much.

Not that we expected much change for a team who was really good last year, losing to the Lakers in a series that they probably should have been able to win.

So what should we expect this year.

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