Jazz GM doesn’t deny Carlos Boozer trade talks. GM Kevin O’Connor again didn’t deny that the Jazz are looking to trade Carlos Boozer. He said the Jazz did not “guarantee” Boozer that he would be traded, but both sides seem to acknowledge that a deal is in their best interests. O’Connor’s also expressed concern about setting the precedent of trading a disgruntled player who has gone public with his feelings. He voiced similar concerns after Andrei Kirilenko made his trade demand in the summer of 2007. – Salt Lake Tribune

Odom is the man for Blazers. The Lakers offered Odom a three-year, $27 million contract. It’s not enough. Odom wants more years, and Portland can offer just that. Which is why Pritchard should stop reading this column and pick up the telephone now to close a deal with Camp Odom. I know there’s friction on the court between LaMarcus Aldridge and Odom. But this is show business, not show friends. -The Oregonian

Knicks adding Tim Thomas? Jordan Hill’s mixed showing increases president Donnie Walsh’s interest in signing free agent Tim Thomas. But Walsh wants to first make sure David Lee is in the bag as his free agency enters Day 20. Walsh said he expected a resolution to Lee’s situation this week, but a lot depend on the Blazers, who are mulling signing Lee to an offer sheet. The Knicks are trying to reel in Lee for $7 to $8 million per season. Lee’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said of the Knicks negotiations: “We’re not close to a deal right now.” – NY Post

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