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Boozer the Loozer | 7:37 a.m. June 25, 2008
Boozer will again be a lame duck. He is a very capable PF but lacks the heart
to take a team to the championship. He likes to play El Matador defense and is
afraid to bang underneath on defense. Who knows, he may help the US to another
bronze medal. Silver is a long shot when he plays the El Matador. We all know
that he will bolt, he did it in Cleveland and will do it again. You are kidding
yourself if you think he will stay. Trade him for something or go after
something else. He has no loyalty. Ask us Cleveland fans, we will tell you the
truth.
Beer Drinking Bud | 7:54 a.m. June 25, 2008
The Jazz need a Wilt Chamberlan Body with a Bill Russell Brain. Go Jazz!
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Anonymous | 8:18 a.m. June 25, 2008
I think Boozer is a great player. A summer with Team USA and his old college
coach will help him sort out some of his defensive shortcomings (Boozer was a
better defender coming out of Coach K's system then he is now). I just hope
Booz has developed a better sense of loyalty since abandoning Cleveland. In his
first two season in Utah, he missed over 80 games (or a full season)(And I think
the injuries were legitimate, just very unfortunate). If he opts out next year,
he will only have played for three years of a six year contract. If for any
other reason, he should not opt out so he can make up for the games he missed
during his first two seasons.
With Williams about to get a long term extension, hopefully Boozer sees the advantage of playing in this system.
If anything else, we could see a more motivated season with Boozer trying to up his stock value before he opts out. Maybe that's the motivation he needs to play a little more D.
In the meantime, let's hope Miami trades for Brand.
With Williams about to get a long term extension, hopefully Boozer sees the advantage of playing in this system.
If anything else, we could see a more motivated season with Boozer trying to up his stock value before he opts out. Maybe that's the motivation he needs to play a little more D.
In the meantime, let's hope Miami trades for Brand.
To Jimmy: | 8:30 a.m. June 25, 2008
I agree the first person references are really annoying, but that is probably
why you do it.
Boozer has a Player Option after this year. So if he wants to opt out he can.
Jazz won't do anything with him this season, so everybody can just settle down. LHM is in love with Booz and he will generate revenue having 2 Team USA players. Booz will stay this year and then we will see what he does next summer.
Boozer has a Player Option after this year. So if he wants to opt out he can.
Jazz won't do anything with him this season, so everybody can just settle down. LHM is in love with Booz and he will generate revenue having 2 Team USA players. Booz will stay this year and then we will see what he does next summer.
Sokel | 10:02 a.m. June 25, 2008
I think Millsap should start and Kirilameko should
come off the bench...The Russian Distraction should
be sent packing..
come off the bench...The Russian Distraction should
be sent packing..
Gus | 10:44 a.m. June 25, 2008
The reason "Jimmy's Sneakers" comes off like he does is because
it's a play on a character from a Seinfeld episode. The character is
hilarious and I've always found "Jimmy's Sneakers" comments
to be good.
Joopiter to Marz | 10:59 a.m. June 25, 2008
Y'all need to just chill with insulting each other. Lets talk sports
already!
three possible trades for Boozer | 1:12 p.m. June 25, 2008
First let me say that Boozer is a great player but he is either going to leave
next year or make the Jazz pay him close to the 20 million a year mark. If the
Jazz pay someone who plays no defense this much money they
won�t have the cap room to sign the other players they
would need to win a championship. Sure they would be in the playoffs, but I
sincerely believe the Jazz could make the playoffs without Boozer. I want them
to be able to compete for a championship.
To start out you should realize that I am trying to think of trades that could actually go through. This means the other team would want to do it and salaries would have to match up. I would love to trade Jarron Collins for Dwight Howard, but it ain�t going to happen. Secondly, many of these trades would mean Andrei would have to play some minutes at the four. I was slightly worried about his ability to defend that position and then I realized Boozer doesn�t provide much defense at that position either
To start out you should realize that I am trying to think of trades that could actually go through. This means the other team would want to do it and salaries would have to match up. I would love to trade Jarron Collins for Dwight Howard, but it ain�t going to happen. Secondly, many of these trades would mean Andrei would have to play some minutes at the four. I was slightly worried about his ability to defend that position and then I realized Boozer doesn�t provide much defense at that position either
Three trades for Boozer | 1:14 p.m. June 25, 2008
1. Boozer to Atlanta for Josh Smith in a sign and trade. I
don�t think Atlanta would go for this trade because Smith
is capable of becoming a superstar in the league. However, Atlanta has several
good wing players that could step in and replace him and Marvin Williams
probably isn�t a true power forward. This would worsen the
log jam at the 3 spot for the Jazz, but this guy is so good it would be worth
it.
2. Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver to Milwaukee for Micheal Redd, Charlie Villaneuva, and a future draft pick. Milwaukee wants to get rid of Redd, and it will be easier for them to replace him in the draft than to find a good big man so they would be crazy to pass on this offer.
2. Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver to Milwaukee for Micheal Redd, Charlie Villaneuva, and a future draft pick. Milwaukee wants to get rid of Redd, and it will be easier for them to replace him in the draft than to find a good big man so they would be crazy to pass on this offer.
three trades for boozer | 1:15 p.m. June 25, 2008
3. Boozer, Collins, and Fesenko to Memphis. Kyle Lowry and
Memphis� 28th pick to either Indiana or Sacramento for
their draft pick and a guy with a small contract back to Memphis. Jason
Collins, Darko Milicic, the 5th pick, and the 11th or 12th pick to the Jazz.
Sacramento and Indiana are both rumored to be looking for a point guard and
Memphis has too many. Memphis may balk if they like Milicic but I think he is
just a backup player they won�t mind dumping. I
don�t want Jason Collins but I think he only has a year
left on his contract. The Jazz have shown that they are pretty good at drafting
so this gives them a chance to get two good players for the price of one. This
would also mean the Jazz would not have roster room to resign Miles but they
aren�t giving him many minutes and they have Almond waiting
in the wings. Besides, any trade that involves both of the Collins brothers
should happen just for the sheer irony.
utah jazz1 | 1:31 p.m. June 25, 2008
if anyones says to trade boozer they are not smart. did you not notice boozer
was being tripled team against the lakers? and boozer knows the offense and
stuff. it would take a rookie at best 1 year to get to know the offense. plus
dwill likes boozer. if boozer leaves, maybe williams will to.
Cam | 1:45 p.m. June 25, 2008
How do any of those trades help us? Let's try to remember that Boozer is
an all-star and if we trade him we need to get an all-star in return.
Let's just come to terms that there is no way we're gonna trade
Boozer. And don't underestimate his loyalty. We made him an all-star,
something that Cleveland did not do. He's got a good thing going here for
him and will not let it slip away that easily.
re: utah jazz1 | 1:46 p.m. June 25, 2008
Do you honestly believe Boozer will stick around for less than 20 million/year?
If so, is he worth that much?
Trade mumbo jumbo | 2:11 p.m. June 25, 2008
All the trade experts here remind my of a Laker blog from many years ago. Always
jumping the gun with fantastic trades that never made any sense. Drop the phone
and take two steps back. Leave the trade speculation to the real experts.
Booze | 3:00 p.m. June 25, 2008
Who knows what will happen with Boozer, but I don't think anything will
happen this season. He knows he struggled in the playoffs and yet Utah did
relatively well (I don't think there is any shame to losing to a very good
Lakers team). D-will is going to sign a big contract, so there is definitely
incentive for him to stay. If he does decide to bolt for Miami, I sure hope
Utah gets something in return.
Anonymous | 3:36 p.m. June 25, 2008
Don't talk loyalty with Cleveland and Boozer. They were trying to cheat
the NBA and get Boozer for the biggest discount in NBA history. They should
have given him the money he was worth then. Also that Josh Smith and Marvin
Williams trades are hillarious. Boozer maybe be the worst defender of all times
but he is still apparently one of the best America has to offer. (olympics)
Josh Smith to Utah I'm sure LHM would be all over that.
McDuck | 9:17 p.m. June 25, 2008
I'm not sold on trading Boozer in spite of his horrific defense and sub par
playoff results. He is just entering his prime and has improved his game year
over year as has Williams. Moving Boozer disrupts team chemistry and is risky.
You could end up with a better fit, but more likely you'll end up with a
player who doesn't add enough to make it worthwhile.
As for the draft, it's a more of a guessing game than a science. For every Millsap you have three Padgetts, or Lewis', or Luthers, the list goes on. At best, you have a serviceable back up, likely you have a tradeable commodity that shows enough promise to another team you may open up a trade opportunity, and just as likely you have a guy who has one solid game in ten or fifteen.
As for the draft, it's a more of a guessing game than a science. For every Millsap you have three Padgetts, or Lewis', or Luthers, the list goes on. At best, you have a serviceable back up, likely you have a tradeable commodity that shows enough promise to another team you may open up a trade opportunity, and just as likely you have a guy who has one solid game in ten or fifteen.
Jazzsmack | 9:51 p.m. June 25, 2008
There is only one trade that make sense.
Memphis gets beasley
Miami gets boozer
Utah gets Kevin Love and a pick for Brook Lopez.
obviously there would need to be other pieces to fill out the trade.
But everyone gets what they want.
Memphis gets beasley
Miami gets boozer
Utah gets Kevin Love and a pick for Brook Lopez.
obviously there would need to be other pieces to fill out the trade.
But everyone gets what they want.
Jazzsmack | 10:30 p.m. June 25, 2008
I need to make a correction, I said the jazz could get brook lopez.
I meant to say the jazz would still have their pick in which they could get a center.
unless of course, in the trade they could some how get another high pick.
I meant to say the jazz would still have their pick in which they could get a center.
unless of course, in the trade they could some how get another high pick.
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere | 11:45 p.m. June 25, 2008
To: Three Trades for Boozer - I've got the perfect trade: your keyboard for
a clue.
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Jimmy thinks the Jazz need to get this situation resolved before Boozer is able to bolt after this season for nothing. Jimmy is not sure Miami would take a Boozer + #23 for #2 (Beasley) and salary cap filler, but the Jazz at least need to explore it because losing Boozer for nothing after this season will set back the Jazz's title aspirations several years.
Can anyone tell Jimmy when the Jazz can start to negotiate a contract extension for Boozer?