Boozer says he doesn't plan to return to Utah Jazz

"And they have one of the best players in the game in Dwyane Wade. If a player does come to the Miami Heat, they have a lot to look forward to on top of being in Miami."

One of the biggest incentives: no state income tax. That is a very enticing benefit of Florida living, according to Boozer, who will make $12.7 million next year wherever he plays.

"Especially in this economy," he said when asked about Florida's tax-friendly situation. "With the lull that we're having, obviously it's a great (incentive) to not have to pay a state tax.

"As fortunate as we are to have the jobs that we do, it's still tough when you're getting hit by the taxes that we get hit by," Boozer added. "And we're all going through a tough time right now financially. But at the same time, to live in a place where you don't have to pay state tax, it gives you a little bit more of the money that you earn in your bank account."

Boozer told the Miami radio station that he was "asked not to speak about" his alleged imminent trade, but it's hard for him not to wonder what will happen.

"It's not tough (hearing the trade rumors), but at the same time you anticipate, you know, trying to figure out where you're going to be at," Boozer said. "You get excited at the same time when you hear certain rumors. But that being said, I'm working my butt off trying to get ready for next season so I can help a team hopefully win a championship."

Just not, according to him, the Utah Jazz.

"My wife's asking me, 'Are we moving ... are we staying? Do we have to sell the house in Utah? What are we doing?' " he said. "Hopefully we'll find out soon. ... But again, it's in Utah's hands and I'm sure they'll do the right thing."

When asked about his health — the 6-9, 266-pounder missed one-third of his games during the first five seasons in Utah due to injuries — Boozer proclaimed himself to be in tip-top shape.

"I had knee surgery last year, came back and fully recovered, had a really good individual playoff run, but my team fell short as we lost to the Lakers," Boozer said. "But I'm feeling 100 percent healthy, feeling great. We're down here in Miami and getting ready for a great upcoming season."

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