Rip for Boozer Talks Ongoing
The Detroit Pistons may not be done revamping their roster this summer. They are apparently in discussions with the Utah Jazz for PF Carlos Boozer. The primary player that the Pistons are dangling for Boozer is SG Rip Hamilton.
This move makes all the sense in the world for the Pistons. They just signed Ben Gordon to a huge deal, and we already know that Hamilton cannot coexist with another high scoring guard on the roster. The Pistons have zero size up front, with the lone exception being the acquisition of Charlie Villanueva. He is not known as a primarily post player, so the Pistons have to to find someone to fill that void. This deal would be hard for Piston fans to accept, as many of them are still very fond of Hamilton, and this would leave only Tayshaun from the 2004 Championship team. Boozer could be treated a one year trial for the Pistons. By trading Rip, this would leave plenty of cap space for next year. It would also allow them to re-sign Boozer next year if they want.
Would this benefit the Utah? Well, it would allow them to give more money Millsap, who they would really like to lockdown for the longterm. They do not want to lose the restricted agent to another this year, and then Boozer next year as well. Hamilton would also become an excellent running mate with Deron Williams in the backcourt.
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don’t scare me with post titles like that, i read it as “RIP for Boozer” and thought there was yet another ‘celebrity’ death
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Sounds like a win/win for both teams. It might make too much sense to actually happen.
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I approve of the sytematic disassembling of the Pistons.
Magic in 4
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not exactly sure how the money will workout towards each teams cap this season. i think that it isn’t an issue.
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with Arnie Kander in Detroit, Boozer won’t get hurt.
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Worst contract of the offseason.
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and, he will run Rick Carlisle out of town.
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Isn’t Rip Hamilton just Reggie Miller with less range and flair for the dramatic?
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Possbible doperBeloved by the FrenchLance Armstrong moves into 3rd in the TdF. Are we going to get a guest post from cycledan when it gets to the critical stages?(Quote)
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yes and yes
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does he kick his leg out in front of him when shooting a jumpshot too?
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I don’t like the trade for Utah. They don’t need Rip.
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Rip can flop with the best of them.
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Boozer to the Pistons making you nervous?
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KG > Sheed > Scalabrine > Boozer
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hmm… rip is an upgrade on their shooting guard rotation.
boozer replaces sheed. will they keep dice, who knows.
oh for john:
pierce > kg > sheed > scalabrine
/john’d
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