I hope the Jazz don't retain Miles. Let him go. Even though he might have some talent, he will be fighting hard for playing time. Can't pay him 15 mill to sit on the bench.

The Jazz can easily replace Miles with Cummard next year if they can sneak into the top half of the first round and snag the stud.

Miles woulda been wise to have gone on a mission out of high school.

Bye Bye CJ - go for the money! I think you "killed" yourself with the Jazz by not playing last year (and this year) with the summer league. That seems to be a must for the Jazz. I don't expect the Jazz will match your OK offer. Best of luck!

Miles has game. We are stacked at his position and maybe he's not the guy we want. But he had trade value, couldn't the Jazz have done something along the lines of a sign and trade rather than be forced into paying Miles more than they wanted or just letting him walk? The other strong Western teams are getting better and the Jazz are sliding.

Jimmy thinks the Jazz should and will pass. Jimmy wishes the Jazz would have offered Kelenna Azuibuke 3 years $9m or Keyon Dooling 2 years $6.8m. Both players are more complete players and would offer the Jazz something more than Miles limited game.

I am very disappointed in the way Sloan and Kevin O Conner have handled C.J. He is by far the best of the 2's we have or had. Kyle Korver anyone? Hope you like him.

if they can get something for him in a sign and trade deal, go ahead and match it. He hasn't shown that he is worth what OC is offering. He's developing a nice shot, but is a little slow on D.

CJ may be the next MJ. I highly doubt it, but his chances of achieving greatness will be better for OKC. Sloan will just bench him as he does with 99% of his young talent. I wish CJ well but I don't think he is worth (or any NBA player for that matter) the jack they offered him. Good luck CJ.

I love the jazz here, but I hope Miles goes, he has great talent, if he works hard on the off season. Jazz rather sign people like Jason hart and give these guys money then rather spend money on players we have develop KOC is an idiot! Miles is going to come back to Utah and proabably throw up 30pts. i remember when KOC wanted to trade Boozer for Chris Mihm because Boozer was hurt all of time. Thank god they didn't! So mile s Goodluck man I love ya playing style here, your Rap though is questionable!

Cummard huh? Top half of first round huh?

I was thinking if the Jazz could get one of the Johnson brothers from the 8th ward they'd be okay. The 8th ward has won the stake tournament for five years straight.

miles has game if we gave him a few more years he woulda been a baller definently now were gonna look back on him just like stevenson.

Were sliding fast. Looks like we peaked 2 seasons ago. I don't like the direction this franchise is headed.O Conner,Sloan,Korver,Almond, their all over rated. Best of luck C.J. ,I enjoyed watching you play here.I know you will do very, very well in the NBA.

no offense, but just because stevenson actually plays for the wizards doesn't mean any of us look back and wish we would have kept him, or that he's even any good. good at growing a beard? perhaps. good nba 2 guard? not even close.

The issue is Matt Harpring's knees. Matt has been a most valuable sub for Utah when he has been healthy, but after 3 surgeries the Jazz have to start thinking about Kirilenko's sub, especially as AK is somewhat fragile. If M. Almond is not ready, we better keep Miles. The Jazz further need perimeter shooting.

To dang:
yeah I'm gonna look back on him just like I did on Stevenson.... WooHoo he's finally gone.

Good Luck C.J. and thanks to you and your agent for opening a roster spot. I wish we had JC Carroll.

Nice dud comment Kevin, I suppose you were big on the thug Stevenson too. Does Miles play D? NO. Again Kevin does Miles play D? NO. SO Kevin let's remind ourselves what type of teams win titles??? Teams with great offense? No, renob teams with great D. Bulls, Pistons, Spurs even Celtics were the best D team in the league this year. Your analysis is lame and "offensive." :)

I don't think Miles is worth 15 mil to this team, especially since it looks like everything he's done contract-wise and in the offseason the last couple of years has been designed to get him out of Utah.

I hate to see a young guy with so much potential go, but if he just doesn't want to be here, he's not going to be a good part of the team anyway, no matter how good he *could* be.

Losing Miles doesn't help our situation with needing outside shooters, but I don't think it'll hurt much, either. We have Korver, who can shoot the lights out, Brewer, who is athletic and can play some D, and Almond, who (though probably not as athletic as Miles) has the potential to be a sweet perimeter scorer.

I bet we'll be okay at two-guard, even if Miles goes.

His attitude about summer league should be a big sign as to his attitude in general. A work ethic like that can go to Oklahoma City. Don't let the door hit ya CJ. Remember CJ, many others have bailed out for more money and quickly disappeared from the NBA.

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I was so happy to hear that Miles will be gone. Where's his playing time gonna come in Oklahoma City? Is he gonna take minutes from Kevin Durrant, maybe Green? NO! He'll continue to be a disappointment and they'll be stuck with him for 4 years.
Some people act like the Jazz will be worse this year without Miles. What are we gonna miss his 3 minutes of Garbage time every other game? His 3 pt, 1 REB effort. How will we ever survive?
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That one of our bigs works out to be a moderate contributor, because that is where we need help. As for losing C.J. I don't think it matters either way as far as talent goes. The big problem facing the Jazz in the near future is going to be the salary cap. Just relax a little fans we only have an obligation to Collins and Hart for one more year. Our young players need to continue their development each year and we will be fine. After all we are and have been ranked in the top 10 in the NBA the last 2 years, what more can we expect?

match the offer only if there's a sign and trade deal worked out, then watch Ronnie Brewer school him every time we play OC or where ever he ends up. Is he a bum? no, but he's not shown to be worth what OC's offering.

Enjoy the D-league. What's that you say?... OK City now has the NBA Sonics? But wait... Isn't that the same thing as the D-League? Yeah.

Well good luck, Enjoy the cash, and say hey to Carlos Arroyo or Shandon Anderson or one of the other bust-outs that dissapeared after leaving Utah.

One last thing; Don't confuse the door for the bench, 'cause we don't want to see your butt glued to the far end of the door.(Don't let it hit ya)

the only thing cj ever did to prove himself in the offseason was practicing his personaized high-five hand shakes. He's never going to be worth squat...i can't believe an NBA franchise is going to pay that little kid 15 million bucks. wow

I was dreading this day. Seriously. Of the three young 2's (Brewer, CJ, and Almond), CJ has the most potential.
Let me tell you why. Brewer is the best defender and most athletic of the three, but he will never be a consistent 18 foot to three point range shooter. He works hard though, but cannot create his own shot.
Almond is the best Scorer of the three. I'm super impressed with his post up game and he's strong, but he has no Defense and he's the oldest (in life years, not NBA years)_ of the three. His athleticism is BY FAR the worst of the three so he's probably never going to be a great defender.'

CJ can create his own shot, defend, shoot, he's athletic, and he's by far the youngest of the three. Mark my words, if we let him go, we'll be sorry in about 6 months from now, but not nearly as sorry as we will be in 2-3 years. CJ will be an all star (yes I'm serious) in 4 years. Just watch. We aren't losing another Deshawn, we're losing a young cross between Joe Johnson and Tracy Mcgrady... and yes I'm Serious.

I agree with CJ an Allstar in 4 years. He did things so well when in the game. Yeah he had some mental lapses, but for every lapse there was an amazing play. With playing time those lapses would diminish and the amazing plays would come at a much higher frequency. My only concern with CJ is I'm not sure if he's a true competitor. He's got game, but does he have the dire need to win? Good luck CJ I always cheered loudest when you where in the game.

CJ's #1 fan

I think letting Miles go for nothing is a mistake. Jazz brass were plenty busy with William's resigning, but that the Jazz could not work something out in a sign and trade PRIOR to this offer being tendered to Miles is concerning. Next season how many free agents and opt outs do we have? Miles had trade value, but now that he's been offered a contract the Jazz aren't willing to pay they've either go to over pay him, or let him walk. I think this kid's gonna be solid in a year or two. I'd blame his youth and his agent for not showing up to the Revue. The Jazz are going to have to be better at multi tasking next year or they'll wind up with one signing and six walks.

Oh and by the way, CJ will play the SG on NO and probably start this year...just in case anyone was wondering. He is a natural SG and he didn't have the stregth to defend the threes. He can defend most SG's very well. The only one's that he's had problems with in the past were the superstars...ie Kobe, McGrady. So he will fit in just fine in NO and he won't have anyone he has to play behind anymore.

CJ's #1 fan

There is nothing so common in the universe than unfullfilled potential. Stevenson, Curry, Anderson etc etc. I love the person CJ, but I honestly think he's blown it as far as having a memorable or even noteworthy NBA career. I think he had the talent to be an extraordinary player, but is too young and immature to realize it and make it actually happen. With a couple years of mentoring from the extremely savvy D-Will he'd have a shot at semi-greatness

On the other hand if he's smart with his $$ and doesn't think there'll be another $15 mill to follow this he'll be pretty well fixed for life financially. Going to OK is worse than going to europe where he'd at least be a starter.

I liked CJ, and I think he'll do really well in OK, which is great for him. He'll finally have a chance to show his talent. I'm a little sorry to see him go, but we are stacked a the SG position, so it's probably good that someone is going. Brewer, Korver, and Almond all have their strength and I think we're secure at SG. What we need is a good back up center, and a new coach.
Yes, I'm in that camp. Need a new coach. I want to see Sloan replaced.

IF sloan is the greatest coach ever, he should have been able to develop CJ miles.

NO team has ever won championship that didn't have 2-guard who couldn't shoot the ball. Brewer isn't the answer.

This go as one biggest jazz blunders in history if don't resign him. ( the biggest being trading for over the hill gail goodrich and losing a 1st round draft pick that became magic johnson)

J-Dizzle - how can you claim to be CJ's #1 fan if you think he's going to NO? Oklahoma City's not even in Northern Oklahoma (NO?).

You Jazz fans are going to miss Miles. How can you compare him to guys like DeShawn or Shandon? Whenever CJ was given any kind of a chance to play last year, he produced. How can Jazz fans seriously think that the SG with the with the ugliest shot in the league is the best option to start? And if you guys didn't have such a love affair (man-crush) with Kyle Korver, you'd see that he has more weaknesses than strengths. Almond can score on anybody, but he can't do anything else.

The problem is Sloan. A real coach would have realized CJ's value. But no, CJ has to be punished for skipping meaningless summer games. Sloan's been your coach for 20 years, and in each and every one of those years, the Jazz have lost their last game. How many chances are you going to give the guy? I guess you're just happy to have "good" seasons, while real teams are about winning championships.

Anyone watch the Lakers Series? Brewer is no the answer. When it counts he is a liability. Can't throw it in the ocean. I mean really is it worth having a 2 gaurd that can't shoot? You want your 2 to be able to create shots if needed, hit open shots, and 3's. Brewer can't do any of the 3. his range is 3ft and in. Korver can only do one of the 3. CJ can do all 3. That's what made horny so good. He does need more of a op. Sadly sloan is to stubborn. Dwill knows about that. He thinks sloan held it against him last year for not playing in the RMR. I think if D will wants him to stay that's all I need to here. He wants to win and thinks CJ can help. Dwill even said Lebron said CJ has been impressive playing with him this summer. Plus CJ can play SF which ups his value seeing Harpring's knee is jacked pretty much every season and it's just a matter of time with him being gone and AK being gone. It would be nice to have someone young that could play 2 positions

For the love of all that is good in the world, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE match this offer!! PLEASE!! The Jazz absolutely NEED to have CJ Miles on the roster. Remember this is the guy we have start whenever AK-4 or Brewer are out of the lineup. The guy clearly has all-star potential. Again, I'm begging you, PLEASE MATCH THIS OFFER!! It's still one heck of a steal, and you aren't going to find a replacement like this for a very long time.

CJ will be an all-star just wait and see. I hope utah does not sign him, so he can go to okc and show how GREAT he is. Deron Williams was quoted as saying "CJ works hard every day, and he hates to lose him". Sloan will pay for not giving CJ playing time

I agree with some that think CJ is the best (or at least has the most potential) of the young (or old) SG's that we have, but I don't agree that it is all Sloan's fault. Circumstance and fate just aren't matching up this time. I wish CJ the best - and I think he will have a great NBA career, but it won't be in Utah.....for now.

We should match this deal to CJ and find a way to deal AK for Wally Szczerbiak for financial reasons and/or even deal Harp for an expiring contract. Take a minute to look at this - if CJ had entered the NBA draft this year, he would have been a top 10 pick no question due to his size, shot, and potential. If he was a top ten pick, he would have a contract around $15 million over 5 years which is almost the same thing as this contract with OK.

So matching this deal is like Utah having a top 10 pick this year. CJ already knows the Jazz system, but he doesn't play because Harp, AK, Korver and Brewer play ahead of him. In my mind, he could be better than Harp by the end of this year, and he would be a better value than AK if he reaches any more of his potential. I just think the guy needs to play (same thing Deron said too).

Keep CJ O'Connor - can't afford another Mo Williams or even DeShawn Stevenson situation where we mismanage a talented player who goes on to success elsewhere...

Of the 4 shooting guards on the roster, CJ has by far the most potential. Ronie Brewer was the beter all around payer at the start of the season, however by the end of the season CJ had practicly closed the gap between them. Long term I feel Ronie is better suited coming of the bench in Harpering's position when Mats kneas can't go any more. CJ has shown flashes of greatness, and has a most complete game of the 4 guards, his defence has improved, his outside shot is as good as kover's, and he can do something the other 3 guards can not do, get his own shot at any range, at any time. I know he is not ready to start next season, however with a little more playing time (I understand this is hard to find with the people ahead of him) I think he could be the starter in a couple of years and an allstar in 4 or 5 years, he has the full game!

CJ should be kept, he has shown flashes of greatness like some have said, but also, is young and can be a great shot for a solid 2 guard in the future. I believe he should have had more of a chance, but that is Sloan's choice, and I hope that CJ shows the Jazz what they missed out on and what he really could have broughten if they had given him more of a chance

CJ Miles...we should keep him for $15M? C'mon...he can't get playing time because he doesnt work hard. Brewer gets time because he has worked hard....you don't get time based on potential. The time to develop is in the off-season and practice...not shopping around for the best deal.

The only guy I think we missed out on was Shandon Anderson...he could defend and slash. Stevenson scores because everyone is focused on Jamison and Butler. Stevenson can't defend....

Take your $$ and run CJ...it'll be your last contract

Don't be stupid MB!!! Brewer got time because Fisher left or he would be in the exact same position as CJ.
The better question is that if AK, Brewer, or Korver went down who would you want to replace them? If you say Almond get your head examined. A guy who has played a total of 37 mins in the NBA and try putting him at SF. Yeah right way to small for the position he can verily guard shooting guards in the D-League. At least with CJ you can cover two positions for the price of one. Lets put blame where blame is due. The Jazz tried to low ball him and thought he was not worth anything and other people thought he is. I think everyone will be surprised when the Jazz match.

OK....Fisher left. They had a choice........who did they start? Not CJ....Why? Because he hasn't shown improvement. Look at Brewer's stats. Not bad.

I resepct the Jazz for rewarding hard word and results, not potential. If CJ was such a stud, they would have started him over Brewer. I imagine Brewer kicked his tail in practice all day.

CJ should have played in the RMR and proven himself if he was so confident with his game. Injury? These guys are well insured against that...the problem is why get your butt kicked by journeymen/draft picks in the RMR and ruin your contract value.

The OKC GM should have his head examined

Brewer's range is limited but he's so much more efficient than CJ. Brewer was 7th in the league last year in FG% at .558 (the best on the Jazz) because of his athleticism. CJ was only .379. So for how much better a defender Brewer is, it's an easy choice.

CJ's going to be great where ever he is but I wouldn't mind if we let him go cause it would give Morris Almond a chance.