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Boozer Says Divorce Isn't Affecting His Play

Jazz forward Carlos Boozer says that matters at home aren't affecting his play, despite news that he has filed for divorce from his wife.

"I'm not talking about it," Boozer said, after saying his focus, "is fine."

Boozer filed for divorce from his wife of 6 1/2 years, CeCe, on Thursday.

The couple has three children together.

Via Salt Lake Tribune


Jazz Send Koufos To D-League

Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has assigned rookie center Kosta Koufos to the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League (D-League) and recalled second-year center Kyrylo Fesenko.

In 48 games this season (seven starts) the 7-1, 265 pound Koufos has averages of 4.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.4 assists. Koufos has been inactive 13 times this season and DNP-CD 10 times. Koufos last appeared in a game on February 17 against Memphis, scoring two points and grabbing one rebound in a 117-99 home win. The center notched his career-high when he scored 18 points and 10 rebounds in a 97-88 win over Dallas on December 2 in Salt Lake City.

Via Press Release


Bulls, Jazz To Play In London During Preseason

The Bulls and Jazz will square off in London on Oct. 6 at the O2 Arena as the NBA heads to Europe for a preseason tour for the fourth straight year.

Chicago features forward Luol Deng, who grew up in London after his family fled Sudan.

"It has always been my dream to play for the Bulls in London," Deng said Wednesday in a statement. "They were the team I supported as a kid growing up and I am looking forward to playing in front of my hometown family and friends."

The Bulls, who also have British player Ben Gordon on the roster, haven't played in Europe since 1997.

Via ESPN


Jazz Mar 2009 Archive

  • T-Wolves Rooting For Jazz Down The Stretch

    Minnesota is pulling for Utah to continue their strong play and move up in the Western Conference standings, because it could give them four first round picks in June's NBA Draft.

  • Wade, Deron Share Player Of Week Honors

    Miami guard Dwyane Wade was named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week,while Utah guard Deron Williams was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the week ending Mar. 8, 2009.

  • Bosh Sounds Defeated After Another Loss

    Chris Bosh sounded especially defeated after Toronto's loss to Utah on Sunday, a 109-101 loss in a winnable game.

  • Boozer Sits Against Raptors With Sore Ankle

    Jazz forward Carlos Boozer sat out Sunday's game against the Raptors with a sore ankle.

  • Jazz Send Almond To D-League

    The Utah Jazz today assigned Morris Almond to the team’s NBA Development League affiliate Utah Flash.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Sunday, Mar. 1st

    Sunday's action was highlighted by another strong performance by the Iverson-less Pistons, more dominance from Shaq, and a thrilling win for the Cavs over the Hawks in Atlanta.

  • Larry Miller Remembered At Arena

    Jazz owner Larry H. Miller received a fitting farewell on Saturday when his funeral was held at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City.