Good thinking by the author of this thread. Indeed with Bosh and Wade going to Bulls, it would appear that Miami is out of running for Booz. Besides, they have Beasley anyway, so I wonder how sincere their interest was in the first place. Why would they give up on a 21 year old 2nd overall pick who is already averaging 15 and 6.5 in just under 30 mins. In fact, he might just be perfect with Bosh now playing C for them. On the other hand, who knows how things will be played out with Miami. Raily can make bold moves. They might trade Beasley for an excellent PG and then sign Booz with remaining CAP space. The way it stands now though, Miami, NY (who just signed Amare and have their own FA David Lee), Clips (have Griffin), are unlikely to sign Booz. Nets might, but they just drafted Favors with 3d overall selection. Perhaps they may view Booz as a perfect mentor for Favors, but it seems a bit of an overkill to spend 3d overall pick for a PF and also get Booz for near MAX deal.
That leaves Bulls as the likeliest destination for Boozer (even if LeBron chooses Chicago, they will have room for Booz). In fact, if Bulls fail to get LeBron (as they did with Amare, Bosh, and Wade), they will pretty much have no choice but do everything possible to get Boozer. That's their biggest need, and they actually gave up some serious assets (former #7 pick Hinrich and 17th overall pick) for absolutely nothing just to clean up CAP room. Imagine after doing all that they get nothing in return. If LeBron chooses NY, NJ, or Cleveland, Bulls will be looking pretty stupid. Hinrich and 17th pick is quite a bit of value to just throw away. So, they will go after Booz and Lee pretty hard. I would say even the MAX offer is not out of the question. Definitely they will not be giving us any assets in a sign and trade. The best we can do is get trade exception. And even then, why would Bulls do us that favor?
I don't see sign and trade here, but I do see Bulls ending up with Boozer when it is all said and done. They only advantage Jazz have is that 6th year we can give Booz, which Bulls can't. With Booz turning 29 soon, this is actually pretty big bargaining chip. If he signs 5 year deal, by the time he has next contract, he is about to turn 34. That severely limits his signing potential, hence 6 year deal would be very important for him now. But do the Jazz want to give him 6 years and pay the guy near 20 mil salary when he is 34-35 years old? Tough decision. Would have been much easier to just extend him 5 years last year, when his value was at all time low and there was no competition from teams like Bulls desperate to get something in return after giving up good assets for nothing to get CAP room.
Thanks all.
