Carlos Boozer In Miami Could Mean Michael Beasley's Out

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With all the Carlos Boozer trade speculation over the summer, there is still a large chance that the All-Star power forward is going to find himself wearing powder blue again for the Utah Jazz at the beginning, and possibly for the entire, 2009-2010 season.

Recent talk about a mutual trade agreement between the Jazz and an unknown team were shot down by general manager Kevin O'Connor this past Tuesday, claiming that the statement was "bull..."

In other words, there was never an agreement, according to O'Connor.

The Jazz, who recently fought hard with the Portland Trail Blazers to re-sign young forward Paul Millsap, might have one of the highest paid backups now if the organization decides not to trade away Boozer.

It has also been said by the Jazz camp that a trade involving only the Miami Heat's power forward Udonis Haslem and seldom used forward Dorrel Wright will not be enough and that it will only seriously consider the trade if former No. 2 pick Michael Beasley is involved in the trade.

Beasley is coming off his first year in the NBA averaging 14 points and five rebounds per game over 25 minutes. While his offense was explosive at times, considerably at the end of the season, his defense was sometimes lazy and his movement without the ball was brought into question as well.

Nevertheless, Beasley represents the future for the Miami Heat and at only 20-years-old, he has plenty of time to reach his high expectations of becoming a superstar. He is considerable trade bait and was discussed last year in trade talks when the team was trying to move Shawn Marion out of Miami.

If the Heat are up for the task of trading away its future, it could see success for the next five years and potential title runs if it is able to acquire Boozer. It is a huge risk for the team though, considering Boozer's health issues and the fact that he is turning 28 this November.

Beasley has shown flashes of brilliance with a number of breakout games and was healthy for nearly the entirety of the 2008-'09 season, missing only one game. At only 20, the young phenom, if guided correctly, could be a prolific scorer and rebounder.

For now, the Heat and Jazz are appearing to wait this one out until either organization makes a move.

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