Hooped Up

Carlos Boozer has decided that it won’t be last call for him in Utah and he’ll stick around for one more season.

Carlos Boozer has opted in on his contract to play for the Jazz for one more season, the Tribune has learned. Boozer stands to make $12.7 million under that deal and will become a free agent next season.

A representative from Boozer’s agent, Rob Pelinka, delivered notice to the Jazz a little before 3 p.m.

Boozer averaged 16.2 points a game last season and 10.4 rebounds with the Jazz last season. In the playoffs, those numbers bumped up to 20.6 points a game and 13.2 rebounds.

“We are excited that Carlos has decided to remain with the Jazz,” said Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor. “We are hopeful he can continue to play at an All-Star level and will have an injury-free season.”

This has got to be ice cold and refreshing news for thirsty Jazz fans everywhere.  Now excuse me as I drink a beer and listen to Miles Davis with some Utah fans.