Carlos Boozer playing his way to L.A.?

NOODLESTYLE · Star Player Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 2977

I would offer Chris Mihm, Aaron Mckie, and a resigned Brian Cook for Carlos Boozer. Would that work?

DaggerInTheHeart · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject:

Depends how much leverage he has.

NOODLESTYLE · Star Player Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 2977

I would think they would ask for Kwame or Bynum if they dont get Lamar or Kobe, but then again if Carlos Boozer really hates Utah (which I can't see him liking it) and pulls a Alonzo/Vince Carter on them. Maybe even a T-mac.

THE_SHOES · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:02 pm Post subject:

Funny stuff in that game against the Clipps. According to the box Carlos played the center position unless the box has a typo on it...

Carlos suffered in this game with but 9points, but something unusual for Carlos he picked up 11 rebounds against the Clipps.
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TIMMM · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 282

i would give up bynum for boozer in a heartbeat

ocho · Retired Number Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53857

if anything the way he is playing his hurting his chances to play in LA. he's increasing his stock and i don't think LA will give utah the players they feel they deserve for him.
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NestT · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:08 pm Post subject:

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BigGameYimmy · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:22 pm Post subject:

Don't know about salaries but I imagine Odom + picks would work. I wouldn't want to trade Kwame, he's the big we need. Still, there aren't many players of Odom's size with his incredible versatility, so it would be tough to give that up. I'll put my faith in PJ and Mitch to make the best choice on where to lead this team. Boozer/Kwame would be a lethal frontcourt, but we'd need to replace Lamar's incredible passing (good passing big guard).

NestT · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject:

mike_dee23 · Franchise Player Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 11703

Mihm + a signed George + 1st round pick for Boozer and Harpring

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drew4lakers · Star Player Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 3417

I'm missing the logic here.

How does he play his way to LA by doing well?

If he was a free agent I'd understand. Playing well now though only drives up utah's asking price.

Playing inconsistently would be the best way to "play" his way to LA wouldn't it?
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DaggerInTheHeart · Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 1:03 am Post subject:

nextphenom23 · Star Player Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 1284 Location: VA

I think Boozer is just trying to play his way out of Utah and into another team. It might not be us, it could be any other team. He's not happy with the Jazz and he just wants to get out. He might want to come here but I think he'll be happy playing anywhere else.
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B_P · Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 6:45 am Post subject:

wolfpaclaker · Retired Number Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 58349

Utah wants a SG + A big.

The Lakers have Mihm but not the SG. So in order to make a trade, it will likely have to be a three way that has the SG coming from the third team

At this point though, I think I rather go for a good shotblocker that can play from mid-range/triple threat than Boozer. Boozer is a stud role player, but I don't think Kwame-Booz starting C-PF has enough shotblocking .....

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SGSD32 · Starting Rotation Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 532

I would think you would have to add a future #1 to make the first proposed deal work. I'm o.k. with trading Mihm, hate to see him go because he's improving and seems like a good guy, but that's the biz.
The people jocking a trade of Lamar are, IMO, out of their minds. The change in him over the last month and a half is startling. First and foremost, he's figured out the offense, and understands his role. His role as initiator is crucial, his defense has been very-very good, not great, but close.. his rebounding is outstanding for a three. You just don't trade this guy, his style is different than Pip, but his overall impact game to game is getting close.
This team is making huge steps, considering gaping holes at two positions. Get a reliable guard to pair with Kobe, someone who plays relentless D and hits open shots... and Get a four who can defend, and hit a 15-18 footer with some consistency. If they can do those two things without trading from the core of Kobe/Lamar/Kwame/Bynum then this team could contend next year.
I'm not 100% sold on Boozer as a defender, but his rebounding and scoring make him very tempting. If we get him, the next question is who do we get to help in the backcourt?

The Kobe Era 2K5 · Starting Rotation Joined: 16 Sep 2004 Posts: 463

I'd throw Mihm, George, McKie and draft picks for Boozer...

dcarter4kobe · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 17687

How about a 3 team trade of

Lakers trade
Chris
Devean(2y 11mill
1st round pick

Lakers get
Boozer

Jazz trade
Boozer

Jazz get
JR Smith
Chris Mimh
Moochie Norris
They get a 10/7 center a good young 2 who can pair up with D-Will and be one of the best back-courts in a couple years.They also get a good back up with an exp contract

NO trade
JR Smith
Moochie Norris

No get
Devean
1st round pick(2007)
They move JR Smith who has not been a good fit for this team all year in the locker room and on the court.They get a good vet at the 3 who has a postive attitude on this young team.And also get a 1st round pick

AutoShackMotorSports · Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:54 am Post subject:

After what Kwame's been doing?!?!? Hell no Utah gets him for Boozer......Mihm, McKie and Cook will do.