Forward Carlos Boozer confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday that it is a certainty that he will be opting out of his contract with the Utah Jazz once the season is over.

"I'm opting out. No matter what, I'm going to get a raise regardless," Boozer told ESPN.com. "I am going to opt out, I don't see why I wouldn't, I think it's a very good business decision for me and my family, but I'd also like to see what happens with the Jazz and stay here."