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.

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.

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."

Bulls general manager Gar Forman is confident with the team's roster, but they will continue to discuss possible trades.

"The roster (is set) as of now," said Forman. "We talk to a lot of teams to see if we can make ourselves better. Outside of a major type trade, I really don't see us doing anything. We would anticipate we will carry 13 players.

We have a qualifying offer out to Aaron Gray and all indications are that he will sign it and return.
 I like our roster. We like our young core and where we're at. We feel pretty good going into the season."

Sources claim that Chicago has engaged in preliminary talks with the Knicks and Jazz, respectively, for David Lee and Carlos Boozer.

Lee is a restricted free agent, which means a sign-and-trade with New York might be the easiest way to acquire the forward.

The latest rumor involving the Knicks has the team signing-and-trading David Lee to the Jazz for Carlos Boozer.

Lee acknowledged earlier this week that he is getting frustrated with his situation as a free agent.

The move might be a questionable one for the Jazz, especially since they recently matched Portland's offer sheet for Paul Millsap, who is similar to Lee in a number of ways.

Both Boozer and Lee have been linked to a number of teams this offseason.

The Rockets are denying that they have any interest in acquiring Carlos Boozer from the Jazz.

Houston was linked to a three-team deal involving Boozer that failed to materialize.

ESPN reported late Thursday that unidentified sources within the Rockets' organization denied any interest in the power forward.

The Jazz will not rush into trading Carlos Boozer, and the forward could very well begin the season in Utah.

Boozer has commented on trade rumors, saying that he'd prefer to play for the Heat, and he has been linked to a number of teams, including the Pistons and Bulls.

David Aldridge wrote on NBA.com Thursday morning that "Utah is not going to be bullied, rushed or otherwise forced into trading Boozer anywhere."

The Jazz are listening to offers, but simply won't trade Boozer in order to appease him.

Dwyane Wade hopes to see Lamar Odom back in a Miami Heat uniform.

Miami can present Odom an offer that would give him the entire mid-level exception for five years, for a total of roughly $34 million before taxes. After taking Florida's tax laws into account, the net would approach the $9 million pre-tax per year that the Lakers reportedly offered Odom.

"I know he's got a tough decision to make with L.A., but our door is open," Wade said.

Wade said Odom gave him no time frame: "Lamar is on his own time, his own schedule. And I don't think [anyone] knows when he's going to make a decision. That's L.O. We know that in Miami. At the end of the day, we want him to make a decision that is best for his family."

While Dwyane Wade praised Boozer, saying "he's what you want" in a power forward, he reiterated that "Lamar right now is our big focus. We want to make sure we get Lamar and then go from there."

Paul Millsap accepted an invitation to participate in a USA Basketball mini-camp next weekend, but could back out citing "personal issues."

"It's not a 'for sure' for me right now," Millsap told the Salt Lake Tribune. "I would love to go out there and play, but I've got to work out some things over here first and then think about that."

The camp is being held in Las Vegas, where the NBA just wrapped up summer league play on Sunday night.

With Paul Millsap locked up for the long-term, the Jazz have turned their attention to guard Ronnie Brewer.

Utah has until Oct. 31 to sign Brewer to a contract extension, and general manager Kevin O'Connor has acknowledged that it's among his top priorities.

"There's a check-off list and we're kind of at that point right now. Now the next thing to do is talk about that," O'Connor told the Salt Lake Tribune, adding, "We like what Ronnie's done, certainly, and we'll have a conversation, but I think that conversation will be later on in the summer."

If no agreement is reached, Brewer will become a restricted free agent next summer.