Utah forward Carlos Boozer has attempted to clarify the comments he made earlier this week about opting out of his contract this coming summer.

"What I was trying to say to him was, 'Obviously, in my business, like in most people's businesses, you get a chance every now and then to sign a long-term contract and have stability,' " Boozer said. "So the smart thing for me as an individual, obviously, would be to opt out."

Boozer is in the fifth year of a six-year, $68 million contract. He has the right to opt out of the final year and, on July 1, become an unrestricted free agent.

"All I really said ? and it's the same thing I'm telling you guys now ? is that this summer I'll look at the situation," he added. "I'll make a decision then. Honestly, I have my opportunity to opt out and have a long-term deal as opposed to a one-year deal, and it's something I think will be advantageous for any athlete."

So he's leaving open the possibilty of staying with the Jazz.

"Obviously, I want to stay here with the team. I wasn't trying to say I was gonna leave or anything like that. Obviously, I'll look at my options," said Boozer.