Extension Talk in Boise

Posted by David Locke on October 01, 2008

‘More Years With Okur?’ (M. Majchrzak – NBAE/Getty Images)

Extensions for Boozer and Okur were the stories in the yesterday afternoon session. Talking to Dan Sheldon of KUTV2 and the FanSports Network, both said they were not interested in talking about an extension or where they trying to get a deal done.

This is a simple math and money issue. If these players were to sign an extension today they would be restricted in what they are earning to a percentage raise off their last year’s contract. Where as, if they opt out of the contract and become a free agent they are able to take their first year contract to whatever number the market bears and then start their percentage increases.

The only reason to sign today would be to add security in case of injury. However, both of these players have two more guaranteed years on their deals so that is still nice security if something dreadful happens.

In other news, here are our interviews from the first practice.

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Jared Conger on October 01, 2008 said:

nice to have ya back on the scene locke.

Ann Mitchell on October 01, 2008 said:

I listen to you every day! I’m soooo excited for the upcoming season! You do a fabulous job!!!

Mr. Bytheway on October 02, 2008 said:

if it were just one or two players with contract seasons, i would be worried. it could easily devolve into a case where they are looking out only for their own stats to the detriment of the team.

the fact that so many players are looking for contracts and it looks unlikely that this team will bring all of them back should introduce a feeling of competition, like a season-long training camp. that could only be a good thing. (i hope!)

Mr. Steve on October 30, 2008 said:

A buddy of mine was at the game last night (I was unable to be there but watched avidly) and said there is a “player for the Jazz who was getting boo-ed even when making shots”. due to something about him not wanting to be here (with Utah).

Does anyone know (and is it true) who is this, or is my buddy missing or misinterpreting something. He never really focused much on BB but he started to last night…

Johnathan Kendrick on October 30, 2008 said:

Mr. Steve,

Carlos Boozer gets Boozed on everything he does. It’s a good thing as it is a Booz not a Boos.

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