Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz

Jazz Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Less than a week after watching Carlos Boozer sign as a free agent with Chicago, the Jazz moved boldly to acquire Boozer’s replacement—Minnesota big man Al Jefferson.

Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor was able to turn Boozer’s deal with the Bulls into a sign-and-trade, with Utah obtaining a $14 million trade exception. The vast majority of trade exceptions go unused, but the Jazz produced a deal with theirs in a matter of days.

With Jefferson set to make $42 million the next three seasons, the Timberwolves were eager to shed such a long-term commitment but also wanted to take back as little salary as possible in a potential deal.

The Jazz were able to make just such a trade happen with the Boozer trade exception.

Jefferson hits winning note with Jazz (Yahoo! Sports)

After a rough stretch with the T’wolves, Al Jefferson is looking forward to a long ride in Utah.

Source: Matthews signing inevitable (The Canadian Press)

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Trail Blazers have reached an agreement to sign restricted free agent guard Wesley Matthews, according to a person close to negotiations.

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Utah Jazz sign Raja Bell (AP)

Raja Bell signed a contract with the Utah Jazz on Monday, saying he's happy to return to Salt Lake City. "For me, it's a no-brainer," the 33-year-old shooting guard said. "I was chomping at the bit to come back here and play. It doesn't hurt that I got a good deal." Bell signed a three-year deal Monday worth about $10 million.