Kirilenko's contract is way too big IMO. He had a pretty average season and he's making over 10 million a season. Where did you hear that anyway? That link just goes to the Raptor forum.
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,665194505,00.html <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">RUMOR MILL: Asked about the Jazz and starting small forward Andrei Kirilenko during a recent online chat, ESPN.com NBA writer Chad Ford dropped this little nugget: "I heard they almost moved Kirilenko at the trade deadline to the Raptors for Mo Peterson and change."</div>
Man, this is bigger then Denver. I think though, a Sign & Trade with Mo Pete for AK-47 means no Grant Hill, which I don't mind so much, however, the Jazz might just pursue Mo without giving away Kirilenko and just trading him elsewhere for more.
Off-Season Game Plan: Raptors <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">A stunning turnaround season has changed the entire outlook of the Toronto Raptors organization. Off-Season Game Plan looks at what Bryan Colangelo and the Raptors may do this summer, even though they don't currently have a pick in the upcoming draft. Colangelo has earned a whole lot of leeway with the Raptors fanbase after the Raptors won 47 games, matching a franchise best, in his first season at the helm. A two-time NBA Executive of the Year, Colangelo isn't afraid to make bold moves and he has more wins than losses when evaluating his deals. </div> Source: TSN Later in the article is says who is left on the Raptors and who we can get. I would love Luke Walton on the Raptors, maybe we can pursue him with a MLE.
Sloan says he hopes Jazz keep Kirilenko <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">SALT LAKE CITY -- Despite complaints about his playing time and even tears during the playoffs, Andrei Kirilenko likely will remain with the Utah Jazz. Andrei Kirilenko Forward Utah Jazz Profile 2007 Season Stats GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT% 70 8.3 4.7 2.9 .471 .728 "We're gonna keep him, as far as I'm concerned," coach Jerry Sloan said Monday. "We're not looking. I don't like to trade people," he said. "But we've got to do what's best for the franchise, always." Kirilenko, Utah's top draft pick in 1999 and its highest-paid player, averaged less than 10 points in 17 playoff games as the Jazz advanced to the Western Conference finals. He made 21.3 percent of his 3-point shots during the season, a career low. "He's got to come and play," Sloan said. "I mean, when he doesn't come and play hard, he can blame it on whatever he wants, but all I can say is what I see on the floor. "We loved the way when he plays great," the coach said. "And he can be good all the time if he works at it." </div> That's the whole article. If Sloan has say, which he will, AK-47 will most likely stay in Utah, which makes Hill that much more sweet.
<div class="quote_poster">Skiptomylue11 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">My Perfect Offseason: Trade Rasho, Bargnani, Bosh, TJ, Joey Graham Bring in: Pass-first pointguard Gregg Popovich Greg Oden Greg Ostertag Cap space PG: Steve Nash SG: Anthony Parker SF: Jorge Garbajosa PF: Greg Oden C: Greg Ostertag Coach: Gregg Popovich</div> Dude, you just jinxed yourself <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">OSTERTAG RETURNING? Believe it or not, the NBA might not have seen the last of retired Jazz center Greg Ostertag. Appearing in a scrimmage game involving several current University of Kansas players at his alma mater, Ostertag told the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World he is contemplating a comeback. "First I have to try to get my fat butt in shape," Ostertag cracked. Ostertag ? never known for being fond of conditioning ? really is serious. "I am still young enough to play," the 34-year-old said. "Last year was the first time in 24 years I haven't played. It was fun, but I think I can still do it. I might give it a shot this year. I'll tell my agent to put my name out there and see what happens. "I am not going to go out there and play 40 minutes or probably even 20 minutes. If I can give 15 minutes here and there, get a couple of rebounds, a couple of blocks for somebody, I'll do that. "Like I said, I missed it, especially playoff time. Those are the times you enjoy the most," he added. "The atmosphere is a lot better. It's a lot more physical ... It's what makes the game fun." Ostertag played 11 NBA seasons, all but one in Utah.</div> Source
