Guard Jason Hart has exercised his $2.5 million option to remain with the Jazz next season, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
He had a disappointing season, finishing as the team's number three point guard. He had until June 30 to decide, but his agent claims that the decision wasn't a hard one.
"This past year, [Hart] probably would have liked to have played more, and we would have liked for him to have played more," General Manager Kevin O'Connor said. "But he'll get the chance to come in and compete for a position again next year behind Deron [Williams]."
There is still a chance that the team could look to buyout Hart, who would have likely had to settle for a minimum deal ($1.07 million) elsewhere.
"There's always that hope," agent Bill Neff said. "That's a big investment for a third guard, so you always have that. In this day and age, to give someone close to half the midlevel [exception] and then not play him isn't that wise."
RealGM Note: Hart 'deserved' a salary of $1.14 million and therefore had a Reina Value of -55%.
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The Jazz expect forward Paul Millsap to be off the court for the next six weeks after successful surgery on his thumb Friday, according to The Deseret News.
He will be re-evaluated in two weeks in order to determine the treatment for the following month. If that timetable remains true, Millsap could be ready to play during the team's Summer League in July.
He will wear a cast for the next two weeks.
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Carlos Boozer struggled during the postseason, and the Jazz could look to deal him before he has the ability to opt out of his contract in 2009 and become an unrestricted free agent, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
Rumor has it that the Miami Heat are beginning to target Boozer should he exercise his early-termination option next summer, which may lead Utah to deal him for something in return.
Boozer also owns a home in South Florida, further adding to the speculation that he wouldn't mind joining Pat Riley in Miami.
However, it's still possible that Boozer could remain with the Jazz and re-sign for a maximum contract after exercising his clause next summer.
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Jazz May 2008 Archive
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Press Release | May 19, 2008
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap will undergo surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb this Thursday.
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New York Daily News | May 18, 2008
Pat Riley has reportedly targeted Carlos Boozer as a free agent candidate next summer.
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The Salt Lake Tribune | May 18, 2008
Jazz point guard Deron Williams is expected to sign an extension with the team through the 2013-14 season.
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Chicago Tribune | May 17, 2008
Joe Dumars will not grant the Bulls the same access to fellow assistant Michael Curry as he did for Terry Porter.
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East Valley Tribune | May 17, 2008
Suns' General Manager Steve Kerr has received permission to speak with Jazz' assistant coach Phil Johnson about the team's coaching vacancy.
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yahoo.com | May 17, 2008
The Lakers defeated the Jazz 108-105 on Friday night to win Game 6 and advance to the Western Conference finals.
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The Los Angeles Daily News | May 16, 2008
Trevor Ariza could re-join the Lakers on the court in the very near future.
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ESPN | May 15, 2008
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed the team's practice on Thursday due to an issue with his working visa.
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AP | May 15, 2008
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points on Wednesday night, to lead the Lakers to a 111-104 win over the Jazz, to take a 3-2 series lead.
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ESPN | May 13, 2008
Kobe Bryant sat out the Lakers practice on Tuesday in order to rest his sore back heading into Game Five against the Jazz on Wednesday night.
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Los Angeles Times | May 12, 2008
Kobe Bryant said his lower back, which he injured in Game 4 on Sunday in Salt Lake City, was "sore, tight and stiff."
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Orange County Register | May 12, 2008
Kobe Bryant's tight lower back wouldn't allow him to sit down comfortably.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | May 11, 2008
They needed overtime, but the Jazz defeated the Lakers 123-115 to even their best-of-seven series at two games apiece.
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ESPN | May 11, 2008
Lakers' forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter against the Jazz on Sunday afternoon after committing a flagrant foul on Utah's Ronnie Price.
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The Los Angeles Daily News | May 11, 2008
Jazz coach Jerry Sloan cried foul on Friday after he felt Kobe Bryant received special treatment from officials during Games One and Two, and now Phil Jackson is doing the same following his team's Game Three loss in Utah.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | May 9, 2008
The Jazz survived a late surge by the Lakers in Game Three on Friday night and handed Kobe and Co. their first loss, 104-99, of the postseason.
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NBA.com | May 9, 2008
Jazz owner Larry Miller will not attend the team's Game Four against the Lakers on Sunday because of his religious beliefs.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | May 8, 2008
The Seattle SuperSonics will name Utah Jazz head scout Troy Weaver as their assistant general manager.
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AP | May 8, 2008
The Lakers beat the Jazz 120-110 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 7, 2008
David Archuleta, a finalist on American Idol, will perform the national anthem prior to the Utah Jazz home game this Friday night, May 9, at EnergySolutions Arena.
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AP | May 4, 2008
The Lakers beat the Jazz 109-98 in Sunday's Game 1 of their second-round Western Conference series behind Kobe Bryant's 38 points.
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The Deseret News | May 4, 2008
Jazz guard Ronnie Brewer is excited to defend Kobe Bryant as Utah and Los Angeles open their semifinal series on Sunday.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | May 3, 2008
The Utah Jazz used a decisive third quarter run to eliminate the Houston Rockets, 113-91, in Game Six of their series on Friday night.
