But here's the thing: You continue to hear rumbles that Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is adamantly against the idea of setting Boozer free via amnesty, even though the 32-year-old is finally poised to enter the final year of his contract, valued in 2014-15 at $16.8 million.
Sources briefed on Chicago's thinking say the Bulls are going to do everything they can to try to find a trading partner for Boozer before seriously considering the amnesty option.
Bear in mind that Chicago essentially has until July 15 to craft a deal that finds a new home for Boozer after a season in which he lost much of his fourth-quarter run to Taj Gibson. The NBA's amnesty window this summer runs through July 10-16.
(One bonus question we'll sneak in just in case Boozer does get amnestied: What are the odds his agent, Rob Pelinka, who also reps Kobe Bryant, urges the Lakers to put in a waiver claim for the former All-Star?)
Thoughts on Boozer to be added to the roster going into next season? But although he is a stretch PF he really isn't a run and gun big that Dantoni (if we really keep him). The idea isnt too bad in my opinion because it wouldn't hurt our 2015 cap space idea and helps field a good player for next years team. But dont expect great consistency from Boozer's play he's been really up and down with his performance in Chicago these last couple of years. But for what it will cost us the idea isnt to bad... Thoughts fellas?