The Jazz announced Friday that they have tendered a qualifying offer to power forward Paul Millsap. While the move is more a formality than anything else, it does signal the possible nudging of Carlos Boozer out of Salt Lake City.
Millsap, who had a breakout year in 2008-09, appears to be the power forward of the future for the Jazz.
Boozer has a player option for next season, worth $12.3 million, and has indicated he will use it. Boozer missed more than half the season in 2008-09 with injury, and Millsap took advantage of his absence by averaging 13.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
By tendering Millsap the qualifying offer, it means that they will be able to match any potential contract offer Millsap would receive in 2009-10, when he becomes a restricted free agent.
The announcement was made on the Jazz's official website.




