Carlos Boozer will see the end of a frustrating first season in Utah from the training room, as he will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from a foot injury suffered in February.
He has been ordered by his doctor to wear a boot over his right foot for at least three more weeks. Trainer Gary Briggs said Tuesday that Boozer's condition has improved and surgery has been ruled out for now.
Boozer's agent, Rob Pelinka, said his client is encouraged his foot is healing but ``devastated'' about not playing in Utah's final dozen games this season.
Boozer, averaging a team-high 17.8 points and 9.0 rebounds, sprained his foot at Phoenix on Feb. 14. He spent his first two seasons with Cleveland and signed a $68 million deal with the Jazz last summer.