Despite reports, Carlos Boozer is open to returning to Utah By VINCE ELLIS ‧ FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER ‧ June 10, 2009 http://www.freep.com/article/20090610/SPORTS03/906100363/1051/rss16 A recent item in the New York Post had Utah Jazz power forward Carlos Boozer telling friends he's going to the Pistons or the Nets, and that created a stir in Salt Lake City. But in a television appearance Monday on ESPN, the potential free agent indicated no final decisions have been made and he is open to returning to Utah. "I mean, obviously I put the ball in their court," Boozer told Jim Rome. "You know, I told them I wanted to be there -- and we'll see how they respond and how they approach me." Boozer is under contract to the Jazz for one more season at just more than $12.6 million but can opt out and become a free agent. He has until June 30 to inform the Jazz and remains subject to being traded. He was asked if he might re-sign with the Jazz even if he opts out: "Definitely possible. But again, that's up to them. You know, I think I let everybody know that I wanted to be there -- and, at the same time, for me, let's see how they approach me, and then do what's best for me and my family." The Jazz also has decisions to make on Boozer's frontcourt teammates. Power forward Paul Millsap is a restricted free agent and is due for a big raise based on his performance. Former Piston Mehmet Okur, like Boozer, has a player option for next season, so the Jazz may be in a situation of trying to decide where it will spend its money. --

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