Off-season

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Brian T. Smith: Blake Ahearn is still expected to be included on Jazz's Summer League roster. Will play for Utah, then evaluate future. Twitter

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Paco Rabadan: (Jazz draftee) Ante Tomic will sign with CSKA Moscow next week. Twitter

Brian T. Smith: Undrafted Mississippi State guard Dee Bost is weighing European offers and #NBA Summer League possibilities. Will soon make a decision. Twitter

So is this a step down for Tomic? I realize CSKA is one of the top teams but he was in the 2nd best league in the world in Spain I believe. Taking AK's spot?

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[QUOTE]The Jazz? Mostly staying the same.

Utah

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Without factoring in their interest in coming to Utah (or vice-versa), some possible mid-level-range shooters on the market include: Jason Terry (Dallas), Ray Allen (Boston), O.J. Mayo (Memphis), Nick Young (Washington), Danny Green (San Antonio) and Courtney Lee (Houston), among others.

Or, heck, after giving Howard and Tinsley chances to resurrect their careers last season, it's a big stretch but could the Jazz take a flyer on ex-Blazer Brandon Roy?

There's also a stellar European small forward free agent from Russia, who enjoyed his 10-year stay in Utah. It also seems to be a stretch, but could the Jazz and Andrei Kirilenko reunite?

I like the looks of that list a lot better though probably not as realistic. I don't think they need AK anymore.

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Defintely still need a long term solution at the PG spot. Williams and Harris can handle it for another year, but I wouldn't like it any longer than that.

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I'm willing to give Mo a shot. He's still young enough to be the guy for a while and playing off Hayward like he did in Cleveland with Lebron might work out great.

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Sam Amico: Jazz also may have interest in Kirk Hinrich. Also, keep an eye out for some potential Ray Allen-Thunder buzz. Twitter

Not surprising. Another undersized combo guard that would be best coming off the bench though.

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Brian T. Smith: Several #NBA agents have already asked questions about Jazz's trade for Mo Williams. Not sure what Utah's long-term plan is. Twitter

So they already have options. I'd hate to see him go and Harris stay though.

Brian T. Smith: Josh Howard and #UtahJazz have had contact since season ended and sides are expected to initiate free agency conversation today. Twitter

Brian T. Smith: Howard has sincere interest in re-signing with #UtahJazz but will explore all options. Seeking a multiyear deal after 2011-12 resurgence. Twitter

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Two agents with clients on the 2011-12 Utah team recently told The Salt Lake Tribune they're open to a sign-and-trade if their players don't re-sign with the Jazz. Jazz forward Paul Millsap is expected to seek a new contract worth as much or more than the four-year, $40 million deal Nets forward Gerald Wallace has reportedly agreed to. Salt Lake Tribune

I'd guess that is the minimum he would sign for especially with the Hibbert and Batum deals that are happening. He's better than them and Wallace is older while Millsap is still getting better.

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Marc J. Spears: Jazz free agent Josh Howard getting interest from Mavs for Dallas return, source tells Y! Utah, Lakers, Nets, Spurs, Celtics also interested Twitter

Maybe they can get something in a sign and trade? Where's CJ headed?

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Emiliano Carchia: Ettore Messina also said that CSKA Moscow has to replace four players mentioning Andrei Kirilenko so AK47 is on his way to return to the NBA Twitter

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While all felt the addition of Williams was an upgrade, they also believe Utah likely has another major move to make before its roster is finalized.

I'd hope so. Their roster is a mess again!

[quote]In addition, several agents wondered how the Jazz

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CJ Miles: Great dinner and metting in NYC at Atlantic Grill w/ Coach Carlisle ... Sushi is amazing get the Sweet and Spicy roll!! Twitter

CJ Miles: Can most definitely see why players like and play well for him .. Twitter

Any chance Dallas wants him if his buddy stays in Brooklyn? NJ probably courting him to? He is in NYC.

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Brian T. Smith: Obvious via C.J. Miles tweet, but confirmed by league source that former #UtahJazz forward met with Dallas coach Rick Carlisle tonight. Twitter

Brian T. Smith: C.J. Miles has already been contacted by several #NBA teams, source says, and Mavericks have sincere interest in signing him. Twitter

sign and trade?

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Miles, who is seeking a multiyear contract, is open to a sign-and-trade involving the Jazz. Such a scenario could allow Utah to add a wing it desires while preserving its full $5 million mid-level exception on another free agent(s).

Dallas like Harris and Howard too.