Jazz to match Millsap

[soxnfins]

http://www.sltrib.com/jazz/ci_12853495

A day ahead of the deadline to do so, the Jazz decided they will keep Paul Millsap by matching the four-year, $32 million offer sheet the restricted free agent forward signed with Portland, a source close to the team said Thursday.
The Jazz's move was widely expected, although they must make a $10.3 million upfront payment to Millsap under the terms of the offer sheet he signed with the Trail Blazers last Friday.
A former second-round draft pick, Millsap finished fourth in voting for the Most Improved Player last season after averaging 13.5 points and 8.6 rebounds last season. That included a streak of 19 consecutive double-doubles starting in place of the injured Carlos Boozer.
The Jazz are expected to continue to explore potential trades involving Boozer, with Chicago and Miami emerging as frontrunners. After matching the Millsap offer, the Jazz's payroll stands at more than $80 million.

SL tribune.

Thoughts?

[FaceDown91]

portland's next target: Lamar Odom

[soxnfins]

Originally Posted by FaceDown91

portland's next target: Lamar Odom

Either Odom or Felton.

[Vinny642]

Great move by the Jazz IMO. Now get rid of Boozer for something good and they are set.

[Hustla23]

If Utah's paying that much for Milsapp, they need to sign and trade him.

[king4day]

Odom is the safer bet for a move to be made. Unless Portland makes a crazy large offer, then Charlotte will probably match it.
So Odom or a trade is the most likely option.

[blackjack_119]

Portland's next target: Being the "capspace team" in a trade to help Utah unload Boozer (and bring a talented player to Portland)

[blackjack_119]

Originally Posted by Hustla23

If Utah's paying that much for Milsapp, they need to sign and trade him.

That's not possible under the CBA at this point.

[jimbobjarree]

Originally Posted by Hustla23

If Utah's paying that much for Milsapp, they need to sign and trade him.

what, 6.4mil a year for 4 years...its just the signing on bonus and the luxury tax that makes us pay more, the contract is very good value for money for Paul once we get this year out the way.

anyway delighted he's back, money well eartn, congrats Paul

[Hustla23]

Originally Posted by blackjack_119

That's not possible under the CBA at this point.

Why not?

[IRUAM #21]

Originally Posted by soxnfins

Either Odom or Felton.

What about Lee ?

[Hustla23]

Originally Posted by jimbobjarree

what, 6.4mil a year for 4 years...its just the signing on bonus and the luxury tax that makes us pay more, the contract is very good value for money for Paul once we get this year out the way.

anyway delighted he's back, money well eartn, congrats Paul

Is that what the deal is? I thought it was in the 9 million range. Nvm then.

[Hustla23]

wrong thread

[Hustla23]

wrong thread

[slaker619]

Carlos Boozer Is Officially Leaving Utah Now