"He's huge. His presence, and what he does, and how he handles those things — you can't replace that."

SUMMER SUSPICIONS: According to ESPN.com NBA reporter Chris Sheridan, "I believe Utah will revisit the idea of moving (Carlos) Boozer in the offseason, as he's their best trade commodity not named Andrei or Mehmet. Another priority will be finding a shooting guard, and I could see them making another run at (Los Angeles Clipper Corey) Maggette if they feel his foot injury is not something that will continue to dog him through his career."

The Jazz signed Maggette to an offer sheet in 2003, but the Clippers matched the contract and he wound up staying in L.A.

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