Larry Hughes
Guard Larry Hughes, sidelined by a fractured finger, could sign with the Utah Jazz, according to sources.
But the one Utah may be most interested in is ex-Jazz big man Mikki Moore, who started the season with Golden State but — since released — is recovering from Dec. 18 surgery to remove bone spurs in his right heel.
Moore — respected by Utah’s coaches after a brief stint with the club — has played for 10 NBA teams over 12 seasons, including 28 games with the Jazz in 2004.
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Carlos Boozer
What a difference a year makes in the world of Carlos Boozer.
Boozer was asked how aggressive he thought the Jazz would be in re-signing him this summer as a free agent given the $32 million commitment the team made in matching Portland’s offer sheet to Paul Millsap last summer.
“I hope very aggressive,” Boozer said.
“This is a team that I’m proud to be a part of and I hope it’s an option for me to come back and stay.”
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Deron Williams
After the Jazz traded his good friend Ronnie Brewer, Deron Williams seemed to hint that his exit from the franchise could be sooner rather than later.
Speaking with reporters the day after the Jazz sent Brewer to Memphis for a protected first-round draft pick, Williams expressed frustration with the trade and hinted that he too was ready to leave.
“That’s why I signed a three-year deal.”
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Carlos Boozer
Miami’s reported efforts involving the Utah Jazz and Carlos Boozer were actually to send him to Phoenix in a three-way trade.
The Jazz passed on an offer that would have sent Boozer to Phoenix, Amare Stoudemire to Miami and expiring contracts along with picks to the Jazz, according to a report from Michael Wallace of the Miami Herald.
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Carlos Boozer
The Jazz and Heat have opened up trade talks centered around Carlos Boozer.
According to Chad Ford, the Heat made an effort to acquire Boozer but the package was not enough.
Marc Spears reported more recently than Ford that the two teams were in ’serious discussions’ and Udonis Haslem and Mario Chalmers would be involved.
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Dorell Wright
Memphis remains hopeful it can acquire one of several players via trade, including such swingmen as Utah’s Ronnie Brewer or Miami’s Dorell Wright.
The Grizzlies expect to complete a trade before Thursday’s deadline, according to sources with knowledge of the team’s dealings.
Memphis is not seriously fielding offers for point guard Mike Conley on the eve of the trade deadline. Sources contradicted an ESPN.com report that the Griz considered moving Conley for cap relief and a first-round pick.
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Sundiata Gaines
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today the Jazz has signed rookie guard Sundiata Gaines for the remainder of the season.
Gaines was originally signed to a 10-day contract by the Jazz on January 5 before being re-signed to a second 10-day contract on Jan. 15.
The Jazz is 6-2 since signing Gaines, who hit a game-winning three-pointer as time expired to beat Cleveland, 97-96, on Jan. 14.
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Ronnie Brewer
Memphis is discussing a potential trade in which they would acquire Ronnie Brewer from the Utah Jazz.
The discussions have centered around which first round pick the Grizzlies would send to Utah.
Brewer earns $2.7 million and will be a restricted free agent this summer. A qualifying offer would cost $3.7 million.
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Sundiata Gaines
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the Jazz has signed rookie guard Sundiata Gaines to a second 10-day contract.
Gaines (6-1, 185, Georgia) signed his first 10-day contract with the Jazz on Jan. 5 and has appeared in all five Jazz games since, averaging 4.2 points and 1.4 assists in 9.3 minutes per game.
The Jazz is 4-1 since signing Gaines, who hit a game-winning three-pointer as time expired to beat Cleveland, 97-96, on Thursday night.
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Deron Williams
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams injured his wrist during his team’s 97-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
Williams picked up the injury after getting tangled up with a Cleveland player and had to leave the game with 11:23 remaining.
Rookie Sundiata Gaines, playing in just his fifth NBA game after signing a 10-day contract with the team, made a three-pointer as time expired to win the game.
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