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Miles | 12:28 a.m. July 9, 2009
Let him go for that price. Don't do another AK. Millsap is a great role
player but the Jazz need impact players. If Paul wants to live in Portland,
Adios baby. We don't need a backup making starter money.
Let Millsap go | 12:44 a.m. July 9, 2009
if he gets anything more than the MLE. Utah got some good cheap years out of
him. Prichard has been acting strangely lately. His drafting was almost as bad
as MNs. If he overpays Millsap to be a back up PF that is going to cost POR in
the long run.
Utah needs to look around for a young, taller, athletic PF they can get for cheap for insurance.
For this year, until there is a trade, Koufos can play back up PF and Fez can play back up C.
When the Jazz make a trade later this year they hopefully can get the PF of the future and maybe a shooting SG.
Too bad they were not aggressive in the draft. They could have moved up a few spots in the second round for cheap and gotten Blair and replaced Millsap instead of letting SA steal him. But that is the Jazz, slow, timid, conservative and not very smart.
Who cares if Blair has no knees. If you got this season out of him it would be worth it. He may start for SA at the 4. He will play for SA this year.
The Jazz are slow.
Utah needs to look around for a young, taller, athletic PF they can get for cheap for insurance.
For this year, until there is a trade, Koufos can play back up PF and Fez can play back up C.
When the Jazz make a trade later this year they hopefully can get the PF of the future and maybe a shooting SG.
Too bad they were not aggressive in the draft. They could have moved up a few spots in the second round for cheap and gotten Blair and replaced Millsap instead of letting SA steal him. But that is the Jazz, slow, timid, conservative and not very smart.
Who cares if Blair has no knees. If you got this season out of him it would be worth it. He may start for SA at the 4. He will play for SA this year.
The Jazz are slow.
What? | 1:08 a.m. July 9, 2009
Why would Portland over-pay Millsap when he is not even going to be the starter,
and why would Millsap want to go to Portland and ride the bench. Unlike
Boozer, Aldridge isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I hope the Jazz don't match some ridiculous offer - we got ourselves into this mess by unnecessarily over-paying, I would hate to see us do it again.
Boozer, Aldridge isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I hope the Jazz don't match some ridiculous offer - we got ourselves into this mess by unnecessarily over-paying, I would hate to see us do it again.
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rvalens2 | 1:17 a.m. July 9, 2009
If Portland offers 8.9 million I don't see the Jazz matching it.
While I do love your play Paul, the Jazz can't afford to pay 9 million per year for a second string undersized power forward.
Still ... you'd be a knucklehead to not accept that kind of offer. So, no hard feelings if you do end up leaving. Your behavior and play with the Jazz has been exemplary.
While I do love your play Paul, the Jazz can't afford to pay 9 million per year for a second string undersized power forward.
Still ... you'd be a knucklehead to not accept that kind of offer. So, no hard feelings if you do end up leaving. Your behavior and play with the Jazz has been exemplary.
Fedor | 1:27 a.m. July 9, 2009
I hate to say but goodbye Paul Millsap. Go and chase the money...I don't
blame. Enjoy being career backup.
Jesse James | 2:31 a.m. July 9, 2009
This is why we hate boozer!
Eugene | 4:07 a.m. July 9, 2009
Keep Milsap at all cost and deal Boozer to Portland!! Carlos quickly found out
his worth in the league in the free market so he is lucky to have the salary he
is getting for his final year here.
ben | 5:37 a.m. July 9, 2009
Wow! Ask me why we signed CJ Miles last year. If I had a choice between Milsap
and Miles the choice is easy. Great Job O'Conner!
Cowboy Joe | 5:49 a.m. July 9, 2009
Wait to Go KOC. You were more worried about Fes not going to summer league
rather than offer Millsap a contract. It is going to cost you many more millions
to match the offer sheet. If you would have done your job Millsap would have
been signed Boozer traded, and Kirilenko traded. Greg needs to hire us posters
we can do better than your. Right Todd?
Sign and Trade | 5:49 a.m. July 9, 2009
So if the Jazz are 3 million over the cap right now and they add 9 million to
sign Milsap, they would have to pay approx 12 million next year in luxury tax.
I like Milsap for 5-6 mill but not 18 million. I would suggest a sign and trade
with the blazers for next years first round draft pick.
Frustrated | 6:48 a.m. July 9, 2009
All I have to say is that I am tired of O'Connor getting the free pass.
Honestly it seems that every team in the west is getting not only better but
doing it by signing big free agents.
Then there is O'Connor who honestly has put the Jazz in the position that they are now with his contract work with current players and while everyone else is getting better it honestly seems like O'Connor is totally clueless on what is going on around him.
Either he is very good at not showing anyone his hand or he truly is clueless. Either way the Jazz salary is the worst deal in the NBA. They are over the luxury tax and will have a team that will maybe finish 4th in the west
Then there is O'Connor who honestly has put the Jazz in the position that they are now with his contract work with current players and while everyone else is getting better it honestly seems like O'Connor is totally clueless on what is going on around him.
Either he is very good at not showing anyone his hand or he truly is clueless. Either way the Jazz salary is the worst deal in the NBA. They are over the luxury tax and will have a team that will maybe finish 4th in the west
IdahoJazzFan | 6:58 a.m. July 9, 2009
Not sure if Paul would continue to get better (improve as he has the last three
years) in the Portland system. Money talks and BS walks. The Jazz will loose
him if they don't get busy.
That would leave a huge hole to fill in the 'toughness' category.
That would leave a huge hole to fill in the 'toughness' category.
Match offer | 6:59 a.m. July 9, 2009
The jazz should match any offer millsap gets because boozer will leave no matter
what and I think memo might leave also. If we don't sign millsap all we
will have is williams and AK.
??? | 7:02 a.m. July 9, 2009
I don't know why in the world Portland would go and offer an outrageous
contract to a player they really don't need. They already have Alridge,
Oden, Prizbilla and batum. They don't have much of a inside presence but
I'm not sure how good of an inside presence Milsap is...yeah he's good
in our system but what about Portland. If Milsap gets a bloated contract, and
the jazz match, and it becomes an AK situation in a few years, that would be
worse case senario.
I think milsap is a fine player, and has high potential of starting and being a very effective player on any team...maybe even an allstar. But right now, without any proof of that, he is not worth more than 5-7 million a year. If in the next few seasons, he becomes great and putting up boozer numbers and good D, than boost him into 10 million range, but definately not now.
I think a lot of teams are staying away because he wants so much...which is perfect for the jazz.
I think milsap is a fine player, and has high potential of starting and being a very effective player on any team...maybe even an allstar. But right now, without any proof of that, he is not worth more than 5-7 million a year. If in the next few seasons, he becomes great and putting up boozer numbers and good D, than boost him into 10 million range, but definately not now.
I think a lot of teams are staying away because he wants so much...which is perfect for the jazz.
Hank | 7:24 a.m. July 9, 2009
Goodbye Paul.
POR does not have | 7:30 a.m. July 9, 2009
anyone on the books for more than 6.8 Million. They also will need to re-sign
Blake and Outlaw next season.
Millsap will be the back up PF and he sounds like he will be the highest paid player on the team. Prichard is pretty unconventional and often makes trades but it is unlikely he is going to trade Aldridge who currently is making less than Millsap is supposed to get. Millsap could be useful in holding down Aldridge next year as he is a RFA as is Brandon Roy.
In other words POR has 4 important players they need to resign next year. Overpaying Millsap does not make a lot of sense (just like with OKC). However, going after Turkoglu did not make a lot of sense either.
This looks like it could be a harassment offer for just above the mle with maybe a signing bonus. That would cost Utah to match it. If they got Millsap they could trade him after this year but I would expect Blake, Outlaw, Aldridge and Roy to get a lot more than they are getting even in a bad market next year.
Millsap will be the back up PF and he sounds like he will be the highest paid player on the team. Prichard is pretty unconventional and often makes trades but it is unlikely he is going to trade Aldridge who currently is making less than Millsap is supposed to get. Millsap could be useful in holding down Aldridge next year as he is a RFA as is Brandon Roy.
In other words POR has 4 important players they need to resign next year. Overpaying Millsap does not make a lot of sense (just like with OKC). However, going after Turkoglu did not make a lot of sense either.
This looks like it could be a harassment offer for just above the mle with maybe a signing bonus. That would cost Utah to match it. If they got Millsap they could trade him after this year but I would expect Blake, Outlaw, Aldridge and Roy to get a lot more than they are getting even in a bad market next year.
Keep the draft picks | 7:37 a.m. July 9, 2009
How do you think POR got a better team than Utah and is still under the cap?
Drew Gooden is still available as I recall. A one year deal with him would
replace Millsap for this year. That gives the Jazz a lot of time and flexibility
to get the PF and back up they need in the long run.
See Ya | 7:37 a.m. July 9, 2009
For that price, good luck Paul. A career back up is not worth anywhere close to
that, especially one that does nothing extremely well, besides hustle.
Millsap doesn't want to play behind Boozer, but says he is ok behind Aldridge. Makes no sense. Boozer is older and could be out of town next year, Aldridge is going nowhere soon. I think this says Paul is looking for one thing, MONEY. Kind of ironic that the guy leaving to chase more money is the guy Jazz fans have fallen in love with because he seems so willing to be a team player.
I'd say Millsap pulled a fast one over all the Boozer haters who love Millsap and extremely overrate him.
Millsap doesn't want to play behind Boozer, but says he is ok behind Aldridge. Makes no sense. Boozer is older and could be out of town next year, Aldridge is going nowhere soon. I think this says Paul is looking for one thing, MONEY. Kind of ironic that the guy leaving to chase more money is the guy Jazz fans have fallen in love with because he seems so willing to be a team player.
I'd say Millsap pulled a fast one over all the Boozer haters who love Millsap and extremely overrate him.
Keep Milsap | 7:41 a.m. July 9, 2009
We win with Milsap and lose with Boozer Check the stats. When Boozer was injured
Virginia Jazz Fan | 7:50 a.m. July 9, 2009
Dear Deseret News:
PLEASE stop running that silly photo of Millsap holding his head. Don't you have any other stock photos of him? We've seen that one on every Millsap-related article for the past month.
PLEASE stop running that silly photo of Millsap holding his head. Don't you have any other stock photos of him? We've seen that one on every Millsap-related article for the past month.
Using | 7:54 a.m. July 9, 2009
Benchmarking Varajao and Marion is not bright. However, that sounds like agent
speak.
CLE is trying to buy a championship. Varajao is an anomalie and will probably get over paid. Marion is a 4 way trade with Stackhouse being dumped and Cuban has always over paid and in the luxury tax.
The Jazz are not and should not make a concrete offer. Millsap and agent were not reasonable on starting price. The Jazz told him to go get an offer (none). We will see what Prichard offers but it is likely to be just over the mle with some type of front loading for one year (poison pill).
Millsap may be worth that to POR or could be traded after this year to clear space to re-sign POR's FAs.
Millsap may not be worth that to Utah in the long run. They have other options in a bad market. 2010 is going to be an even worse market. A one year contract replacing Millsap for this year may be a better move.
Koufos can play back up PF until a Boozer trade is done. His adjusted numbers are as good as Millsap's.
CLE is trying to buy a championship. Varajao is an anomalie and will probably get over paid. Marion is a 4 way trade with Stackhouse being dumped and Cuban has always over paid and in the luxury tax.
The Jazz are not and should not make a concrete offer. Millsap and agent were not reasonable on starting price. The Jazz told him to go get an offer (none). We will see what Prichard offers but it is likely to be just over the mle with some type of front loading for one year (poison pill).
Millsap may be worth that to POR or could be traded after this year to clear space to re-sign POR's FAs.
Millsap may not be worth that to Utah in the long run. They have other options in a bad market. 2010 is going to be an even worse market. A one year contract replacing Millsap for this year may be a better move.
Koufos can play back up PF until a Boozer trade is done. His adjusted numbers are as good as Millsap's.
macnamara | 7:59 a.m. July 9, 2009
Any team that gives Millsap a long term contract at 7 or 8 million, or more, is
going to live to regret it!
Dallas | 8:21 a.m. July 9, 2009
Is anyone else concerned about Kevin O'Conner NOT hearing about this at
all? I mean... look, something is clearly wrong with the Jazz organization if
there isn't a very strong effort to figure out what other teams are trying
to do. But not surprising. The last 2 season's of doing nothing, not
trying to trade Boozer or AK is now about to bite the Jazz very hard. MAJOR
changes need to be made within the Jazz organization if there is EVER going to
be a chance of the Jazz getting back to the NBA Championship. Kevin
O'Conner needs to go... immediately!
call the wahbulance | 8:25 a.m. July 9, 2009
these fans are the same ones who want to lynch Boozer and now they want to throw
the baby out with the bath water.
Accusing Paul of going for the money, what would they do in similar circumstances? Sounding like the money is coming from their own wallet rather than that of a franchise that has been collecting millions in luxury tax over the past 5 seasons.
Paying Paul 4 million a year is fine but 7 million is beyond belief by the faint hearted and fickle Utah fan. Jazz collected more than the 3 million difference in luxury tax payments just from last year.
Bottom line is if we want Paul on our team keep him regardless, if we think as was suggested that there is a taller, better PF out there who will gladly play for less money then we should get him instead, or that Koufous is now suddenly a sound NBA forward who overnight has become a force to be reckoned with.
Get over the money thing period! Build around good solid players who can help you win. Jazz were very much aware they would have one season paying the salary cap, this is it.
Accusing Paul of going for the money, what would they do in similar circumstances? Sounding like the money is coming from their own wallet rather than that of a franchise that has been collecting millions in luxury tax over the past 5 seasons.
Paying Paul 4 million a year is fine but 7 million is beyond belief by the faint hearted and fickle Utah fan. Jazz collected more than the 3 million difference in luxury tax payments just from last year.
Bottom line is if we want Paul on our team keep him regardless, if we think as was suggested that there is a taller, better PF out there who will gladly play for less money then we should get him instead, or that Koufous is now suddenly a sound NBA forward who overnight has become a force to be reckoned with.
Get over the money thing period! Build around good solid players who can help you win. Jazz were very much aware they would have one season paying the salary cap, this is it.
BuckeyeUt | 8:27 a.m. July 9, 2009
Come on people, Milsap is suppose to stay in Salt Lake because he likes it here?
You go where the money is and anyone of us would do it. If your company
offered you 10 times your salary to move to Billings, Montana for five years,
tell me you wouldn't do it. Don't talk to me about athlete's ego
to be a starter, money shrinks an ego.
Paul hasn't proved he can be a starter for 82 games, but look at what some of the FA are getting now. 7-8 million a year with worse stats than PM has, the market talks.
Don't put the blame on KOC about the salaries this year. LHM ok'd all these contracts and knew this year was a killer, Larry did it, especially AK's contract, his worse business decision ever. Plus the salary and tax ceilings are going down next year and you just can't say we need to trade AK, his contract is keeping him here. As far as signing CJ, that's what your super star PG wanted.
Why the Blazers can do this, because of Paul....Allen.
Paul hasn't proved he can be a starter for 82 games, but look at what some of the FA are getting now. 7-8 million a year with worse stats than PM has, the market talks.
Don't put the blame on KOC about the salaries this year. LHM ok'd all these contracts and knew this year was a killer, Larry did it, especially AK's contract, his worse business decision ever. Plus the salary and tax ceilings are going down next year and you just can't say we need to trade AK, his contract is keeping him here. As far as signing CJ, that's what your super star PG wanted.
Why the Blazers can do this, because of Paul....Allen.
LOOZER!!!!! | 8:33 a.m. July 9, 2009
If Loozer makes us lose Millsap I am done with the Jazz until Boozer is gone. I
will not watch a game on tv or in person. Period.
Hollywood | 8:33 a.m. July 9, 2009
@Cowboy Joe...
So Millsap and his agent were looking for a deal at $10M when FA started. Did you want O'Connor to step in and offer a "concrete" contract at that price?
Most players and agents have found the market is soft. They're not getting the deals they want. Only a few teams have cap space. Detroit gave hefty contracts to Gordon and Villanueva. Hedo is getting a nice deal. Other than that, not much happening.
Millsap was waiting for David Lee to "set the market." Ironically, it now appears Paul will get a bigger contract, even though Lee is the better player and has proven he is a legit starter. But Lee wanted $12M/per. Now he'll be forced to either play for NY's QO or sign a deal for the MLE.
Hate to lose Millsap and make a division rival better, but $9M is way too much for Millsap.
Boozer, AK and Koufos can man the position this season. Then we can draft a PF with the NY pick next summer.
So Millsap and his agent were looking for a deal at $10M when FA started. Did you want O'Connor to step in and offer a "concrete" contract at that price?
Most players and agents have found the market is soft. They're not getting the deals they want. Only a few teams have cap space. Detroit gave hefty contracts to Gordon and Villanueva. Hedo is getting a nice deal. Other than that, not much happening.
Millsap was waiting for David Lee to "set the market." Ironically, it now appears Paul will get a bigger contract, even though Lee is the better player and has proven he is a legit starter. But Lee wanted $12M/per. Now he'll be forced to either play for NY's QO or sign a deal for the MLE.
Hate to lose Millsap and make a division rival better, but $9M is way too much for Millsap.
Boozer, AK and Koufos can man the position this season. Then we can draft a PF with the NY pick next summer.
Get out of bed, KOC!!! | 8:40 a.m. July 9, 2009
Wake up and make a trade that will allow you to keep Millsap!
What? | 8:42 a.m. July 9, 2009
8.9 million for Millsap is ridiculous, even if he is your starter. I say let
Portland make a fool of themselves.
The Jazz | 8:43 a.m. July 9, 2009
need Boozer or someone like him more than they need Millsap. Sorry, but
it's true. Bye Bye Paul.
RE: Let Millsap go | 8:47 a.m. July 9, 2009
When you say you're mad at the Jazz for not being aggressive enough in the
draft or free agency is that because you are able to do a lot of trades on your
xbox. You obviously don't understand basic economics or even the CBA
(that's collective bargaining agreement). The Jazz are limited by the
market and what other teams are willing to do.
You're upset that the Jazz didn't move up in the second round to draft a short, overweight, power forward with no ACLs? I'm surprised you haven't been contacted to help with player evaluations.
You're upset that the Jazz didn't move up in the second round to draft a short, overweight, power forward with no ACLs? I'm surprised you haven't been contacted to help with player evaluations.
Stupid Smart Spurs | 8:49 a.m. July 9, 2009
I hate them, but why can't the Jazz take note? They seem to always pull
out really smart moves that get rid of unnecessary players and reload with
talent (that produces). This offseason they have managed to draft Blair, pick
up Richard Jefferson (by dumping Oberto, Bowen, Thomas), and now McDyess. Three
forwards who fill in the spots that the Spurs needed with G's & C
locked down already. Rockets are making big moves that help, and the Mavs may
be a contender again with Marion. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Make some moves that get us
out of our mess!!!!!
The Truth | 8:49 a.m. July 9, 2009
Let Milsap walk sign Okur and Boozer to extensions now that they know the salary
cap is going down they won't feel so bad if you start with their current
salary and go up from there. If the jazz want to go into the luxury tax, sign
someone to a mid-level exception like all the other contenders. So far I'd
give the Jazz an F for their off season moves. Their draft picks aren't
setting the world on fire, and they seem to want to stand pat while other teams
are making move to try and win a championship or improve. I can't wait
until Paul signs an offer sheet. That will basically force KO to do something
before Paul walks. A sign and trade, trade Booz or AK, something....it's
been pretty boring around here.....nothing new there!!
Sneaky Jimmy | 9:13 a.m. July 9, 2009
Hollywood is right. With salary cap and Lux tax both coming down prudence is the
better course of action. There are other good options. Play some of the younger
guys or AK at PF.
Anonymous | 9:14 a.m. July 9, 2009
If the Jazz let him go to keep Boozer - it is going to be the biggest mistake
the Jazz have ever made.
The Truth | 9:19 a.m. July 9, 2009
This is where I have the Jazz ranked next year so far based on their great
summer moves:
1. LA-defending champs enough said unless Lamar leaves.
2. SA-Blair,Jefferson,Mc D plus the big 3.
3. Denver-could be switched for Dallas.
4. Dallas-Magnus' fav Gortat + Marion
5. Portland-More lottery talent than anyone if Oden improves watchout they could be in the 3 slot!!
6. YOUR UTAH JAZZ! ARE JAZZ FANS HAPPY WITH THIS RANKING AND PAYING LUXURY TAX TO BE AN AFTER THOUGHT! (PS if no one gets injured? we maybe get a 4 seed at best a 3)
Here is one drastic move. Trade Booz this year, AK in 010 for cap space, sign Okur to and extension let Milsap walk at 8 million and use two lottery picks next year plus some cap space to sign a free agent and start over. Why pay the luxury tax for a team that has no shot....and I mean NO SHOT to win a championship. Re-tool this roster KO!!
1. LA-defending champs enough said unless Lamar leaves.
2. SA-Blair,Jefferson,Mc D plus the big 3.
3. Denver-could be switched for Dallas.
4. Dallas-Magnus' fav Gortat + Marion
5. Portland-More lottery talent than anyone if Oden improves watchout they could be in the 3 slot!!
6. YOUR UTAH JAZZ! ARE JAZZ FANS HAPPY WITH THIS RANKING AND PAYING LUXURY TAX TO BE AN AFTER THOUGHT! (PS if no one gets injured? we maybe get a 4 seed at best a 3)
Here is one drastic move. Trade Booz this year, AK in 010 for cap space, sign Okur to and extension let Milsap walk at 8 million and use two lottery picks next year plus some cap space to sign a free agent and start over. Why pay the luxury tax for a team that has no shot....and I mean NO SHOT to win a championship. Re-tool this roster KO!!
Now My List Changes | 9:23 a.m. July 9, 2009
Put Milsap on the list of players that quite frankly we don't need along
with A.K., Boozer and Miles. Sign Gooden for 3 to 5 years for 5 or 6 mil and be
rid of your backup PF and SF problem for the time being. Get Nocioni in a trade
for whatever matching money is needed and move on to the trade deadline in Feb
trying to rid ourselves of the Booze and A.K. Just quit laying in the bushes
O'Connor!
Matt Barnes can be had | 9:28 a.m. July 9, 2009
for the minimum and he is better than Harp and can replace Harp for cheap. That
fixes some of the salary cap problems. It also give some flex if AK has to play
some PF (replace Millsap).
That effectively replaces Millsap for under a million and gives a lot of cap relief.
Let POR over pay Millsap. However, this many just be more smoke out of Millsap's agent uncle. He fanned the speculation on OKC when there was nothing.
That effectively replaces Millsap for under a million and gives a lot of cap relief.
Let POR over pay Millsap. However, this many just be more smoke out of Millsap's agent uncle. He fanned the speculation on OKC when there was nothing.
NOPE | 9:30 a.m. July 9, 2009
7 millionish a BIG MAYBE.
8 millionish...no way!!
Paul you are a good player with a great approach to the game but....not that great.
Good thing for Millsap there always seems to be a team or two who overpay for players.
Does not seem to make a lot of sense to pay that much for a backup but then again..Paul Allen has the cash to not really care that much.
FOR ALL YOU WHINING BABIES COMPLAINING ABOUT THE JAZZ NOT SIGNING ALL THESE FREE AGENTS...GIVE IT A REST!!! I would not want 90% of the free agents that have been signed.
Close your eyes and drift back to last preseason. We all believed, as did the experts, that the Jazz would contend for the title.
The ONLY reason we did not is because of injuries..that is the only difference and yet everyone acts like we have a scrub team or something.
I may not love some of our players but IF we by chance remain healthy this year I bet we easily finish with one of the top 3 records.
Guaranteed!!
Especially if Millsap does not go.
8 millionish...no way!!
Paul you are a good player with a great approach to the game but....not that great.
Good thing for Millsap there always seems to be a team or two who overpay for players.
Does not seem to make a lot of sense to pay that much for a backup but then again..Paul Allen has the cash to not really care that much.
FOR ALL YOU WHINING BABIES COMPLAINING ABOUT THE JAZZ NOT SIGNING ALL THESE FREE AGENTS...GIVE IT A REST!!! I would not want 90% of the free agents that have been signed.
Close your eyes and drift back to last preseason. We all believed, as did the experts, that the Jazz would contend for the title.
The ONLY reason we did not is because of injuries..that is the only difference and yet everyone acts like we have a scrub team or something.
I may not love some of our players but IF we by chance remain healthy this year I bet we easily finish with one of the top 3 records.
Guaranteed!!
Especially if Millsap does not go.
CJ3 | 9:36 a.m. July 9, 2009
The above post that called it a harassment offer hit it right on the head.
Portland just wants division rival Utah to suffer financially.
With Paul goes one of the Booz-bashers favorite arguments, too...chasing the almighty dollar.
With Paul goes one of the Booz-bashers favorite arguments, too...chasing the almighty dollar.
Blauch | 9:36 a.m. July 9, 2009
If Millsap signs with Portland - the Jazz should match.
I am not sure why Portland is interested in Millsap - (Millsap starting numbers are 16 and 10) Why sign a back up when you have Odon and Aldredge as their starting 2 bigs with Pryzibilla and Millsap as backups) Portland really needs a small forward and a point guard. If I was Portland, I would be pushing for Odom with the same intensity as they pushed for Turk. But I am not a GM
The Jazz should offer Boozer for Pryzibilla. Portland is under the cap so that works straight up.
This brings the Jazz salary with Millsap and Prizibilla instead of Boozer at 74 million. The Jazz can release Harpring at the trade line and be under the cap.
If Jazz management keeps Boozer (a player who has disenfranchised himself to the fans, is always injured, never plays deference, cost 4 or 5 million over what Millsap is going to get paid and is on the down slide of his career - turning 28) over Millsap. This is absolutely Bonehead.
I am not sure why Portland is interested in Millsap - (Millsap starting numbers are 16 and 10) Why sign a back up when you have Odon and Aldredge as their starting 2 bigs with Pryzibilla and Millsap as backups) Portland really needs a small forward and a point guard. If I was Portland, I would be pushing for Odom with the same intensity as they pushed for Turk. But I am not a GM
The Jazz should offer Boozer for Pryzibilla. Portland is under the cap so that works straight up.
This brings the Jazz salary with Millsap and Prizibilla instead of Boozer at 74 million. The Jazz can release Harpring at the trade line and be under the cap.
If Jazz management keeps Boozer (a player who has disenfranchised himself to the fans, is always injured, never plays deference, cost 4 or 5 million over what Millsap is going to get paid and is on the down slide of his career - turning 28) over Millsap. This is absolutely Bonehead.
Niether Boozer nor Millsap | 9:46 a.m. July 9, 2009
are the right long run answer at PF. That is the 2nd most important position in
the Jazz system. A change has to be made and loosing Millsap to POR for a lot of
money is good for the Jazz in the long run. POR is going to trade him in a year
or two anyway. He is insurance for Aldridge.
The Jazz have lots of options and need to be patient. They will be just as strong without Millsap if they get the right couple of players in the short run for the minimum and then trade Boozer/Korver/Harp later in the year or just use the FA market in 2010.
There are options out there that give the Jazz enough flex for cheap. They can get by while they get the right players for the long run.
This team with or without Millsap was only a playoff team anyway.
They have the mle to get a back up PF or they can trade Harp. Both approaches are cheaper than matching a bad Millsap offer. AK and Koufos can play PF if necessary until a trade happens.
The Jazz have lots of options and need to be patient. They will be just as strong without Millsap if they get the right couple of players in the short run for the minimum and then trade Boozer/Korver/Harp later in the year or just use the FA market in 2010.
There are options out there that give the Jazz enough flex for cheap. They can get by while they get the right players for the long run.
This team with or without Millsap was only a playoff team anyway.
They have the mle to get a back up PF or they can trade Harp. Both approaches are cheaper than matching a bad Millsap offer. AK and Koufos can play PF if necessary until a trade happens.
s gavenman | 9:57 a.m. July 9, 2009
Go Lakers!!!!!!!! I love it when the best get better. Artest to LA!!!!!!!
doesn't matter what you Spazz fans think, we are going to win many more
rings in LA.
hahaha!!!!!
hahaha!!!!!
Anonymous | 9:57 a.m. July 9, 2009
sign millsap now!!!! he is the 2nd best player on the jazz!
Miles | 9:57 a.m. July 9, 2009
Ben you are not to bright. CJ's signing is not stopping Millsap from being
signed. What will stop Millsap from being signed is him wanting to much money
for too long of a period. CJ is making peanuts considering the Jazz payroll is
over 70 million. Cheap Cheap for the minutes he plays.
Setup | 10:02 a.m. July 9, 2009
Millsap is just the start of the Blazers moves. He will get playing time, as now
Pryzbilla becomes expendable. Be on the look out, Houston needs a center,
Blazers could be setting up a trade that would send Pryzbilla for Battier. One
more move that will make the NW Divsion tougher. Blazers will be a 3 seed. The
Jazz need to move some big contracts in order to compete for the 5 spot in
09'-10'.
Chadders | 10:10 a.m. July 9, 2009
If this is a real offer I hope Millsap enjoys Portland. I once thought Millsap
was worth that much but with what is available he isn't. I'd rather
have Drew Gooden for 2 years with the MLE than Millsap at 8-9 mil for 4-5 years.
Screw it let's just have AK back up Booz and get a decent backkup 2-3.
Millsap at 5-6 good player, Millsap at 8-9 too much and not needed.
Boozerite | 10:18 a.m. July 9, 2009
To all of you who think we can win a championship with Milsap and want to get
rid of Boozer, I have one word. "Idiots". No matter how much I love
Paul, and I do, he is not good enough to take us to a championship. He is a
backup. Boozer, on the other hand, can. He is a great offensive player. We
just need to build some defense around him. I wish Paul the best. I love him
on the team, but he is not a starter for a championship team. He is too small
and does not have enough of a varied game. Get over your problems with Boozer
and wish him a healthy year. We need him.
Ever think | 10:20 a.m. July 9, 2009
that maybe his is just a ploy by Paul's uncle to set the stage for the big
money he thinks is out there....maybe Portland is really not at the same dollar
level. There is no sense for Portland to pay a back-up this kind of money and
then have to negotiate for more next season to keep their starters.
PRIME TIME | 10:22 a.m. July 9, 2009
I think MIllsap is a great hustler and great bench player, but he can not lead a
team to a championship with him as their starter, not here in Utah or anywhere
else. Does anyone know how close we ar to trading Boozer to Detroit? I would
love to see Hamilton in a Jazz uniform. I would also like to see a move between
the Jazz and Toronto... AK47 (although I would like to see him stay) for Bosh.
Or even Millsap, miles and a 1st rounder for Bosh (better deal in my opinion).
Can you imagine..............
Okur
Bosh
Brewer
Hamilton
Williams
as the starting 5!? Talk about a ring waiting to happen. Does anyone know if this trade would work? I want to know!
Okur
Bosh
Brewer
Hamilton
Williams
as the starting 5!? Talk about a ring waiting to happen. Does anyone know if this trade would work? I want to know!
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