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Utah Jazz Wiretap

Report: Memphis Chose Z-Bo Over Boozer

The Memphis Grizzlies had the option of making a trade for Carlos Boozer that was similar to the one they made for Zach Randolph.

Lionel Hollins and the Grizzlies decided Boozer would not be a willing participant in Memphis.

Via ESPN


Boozer Asked To Stop Commenting On Trades

After being very vocal about potential trade scenarios, Carlos Boozer has been asked to keep his lips sealed.

"I can't speak about it anymore," Boozer told The Deseret News. "I was asked to let my agent and the Jazz take care of the situation and I'm gonna leave it at that. I'll let them take care of it and you guys will probably hear something before I do."

Earlier this week, Boozer made comments on a radio show in Florida indicating that he couldn't see himself playing in Utah this coming season.

In addition, Boozer has made it known that he'd like to play for the Heat. He keeps an offseason home in Miami.

Via Deseret News


Boozer Can't See Himself Staying In Utah

Carlos Boozer admitted in a radio interview on Monday that he can't see himself playing for the Jazz next season.

"Um, no," Boozer told a Miami-area radio station.

Boozer also commented on the possibility of playing alongside Dwyane Wade with the Heat.

"We're in our prime right now," he said. "I tell you one thing, it would be a hell of a combo."

He made it obvious that he'd prefer a trade to Miami, but says that he won't pressure Utah into anything.

"That's not my style. It's not me and what we do," he said. "They're in control of that situation.

"Obviously, they'll handle it in the best way that they can. They'll keep me and my agent abroad and just see what happens, but I'm staying out of it. My agent's staying out of it for the most part. We're letting (Jazz general manager) Kevin O'Connor and the Utah Jazz take care of the stituation."

Via Deseret News


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