Could Carlos Boozer's marital status decide signing?

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Matt Watson at Detroit Bad Boys poses a fascinating question/scenario/theory regarding whether or not free agent Carlos Boozer (notes) will exercise his $12.7 million player option with the Utah Jazz for next season:

It's no secret that Boozer in the midst of a divorce — court documents were filed in March, and a petition is still on record even though the couple is reportedly attempting to reconcile.
Why does this matter?
Should they officially separate, word on the street is that Boozer's wife is entitled to half of his current contract, but since divorce papers have already been filed, she has no claim on any new contract. I'm hardly a lawyer, but I can add and subtract, so if this is true, it means Boozer would actually take home more money if he signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract than if he stayed put and earned $12.7 million. Or, from Detroit's perspective, thinking Boozer might bite on a multi-year deal with a starting salary of $10 million is suddenly no longer a reach.

Boozer, a two-time All-Star, declared his intention to opt out in December, with little indication until now that things had changed. Could he and his wife, CeCe, kissed and made up? We shall know soon enough.

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1. Posted by jezreel b Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:55 am EDT
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Go to detroit.
2. Posted by mcwelk Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:56 am EDT
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This is interesting and he and CeCe were seen together at an Orlando playoff game. Another factor to consider: if he opts in and is traded to his offseason home of Miami, there is no state tax in Florida so it would be one more year at $12.7 million/divided by two.
3. Posted by Ryan Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:57 am EDT
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Boozer PLEASE LEAVE UTAH....the team doesn't want you the fans don't want you....just do us a favor and leave so we can sign millsap. He has a heart and he plays hurt and gives 110% unlike your sissy a$$
4. Posted by Boomhauer Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:02 pm EDT
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I would be shocked if Boozer did something underhanded to make more money. I mean, it's not like the guy lied to a blind guy...
5. Posted by Jordinho Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:10 pm EDT
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I think lying to a blind guy was part of the fun. Now that he can no longer lie to diabetic cripple, he might actually stay.
6. Posted by QuAzY Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:39 pm EDT
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Sign w/ the Lakers for 2010 for 1M only .... good deal eh?
7. Posted by garthvader Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:39 pm EDT
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just leave dude. good luck getting more $$ only playing half of the time....oh, when playing defense, try putting a hand up.
8. Posted by Dr-B Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:44 pm EDT
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I like Boozer, but Utah needs a healthy player. If they can get a healthy star back, it will be better for Utah. Utah is an average playoff team now, they should make some changes to be a contender.
9. Posted by DG Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:46 pm EDT
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boozer is a punk
10. Posted by Scott B. Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:00 pm EDT
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Utah has to be the most hideous team ever. Boozer, Okur, Williams, Brewer, Millsap, Kirelinko. If not for Aston Kutcher, I would vomit every time I watched them.
11. Posted by Gunter Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:41 pm EDT
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The truth is, there isn't more money to be had out there for Boozer. Even for a former all-star and 20/10 guy his reputation as a me-first guy who is soft, regularly injured, won't play defense and is only interested in the paycheck has killed him. Reports say that even his top suitor, Detroit, doesn't want to pay Boozer more than about $12MM per season. Most teams don't have the money and even those that do have money are wary about taking Boozer. He's a fool.
12. Posted by mcwelk Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:54 pm EDT
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Kutcher is sweet on you, too, Scott B.
13. Posted by Rhett Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:42 pm EDT
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Scott B, you make me sick. You shouldn't even post comments you dumb)#!!!!!!
14. Posted by Art Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:39 pm EDT
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I think Carlos will screw the Jazz over and Not opt out
15. Posted by Turducken (minus ucken) Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:44 pm EDT
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Retire. You look good on tv. Don't party with Barkley and things will be better for much longer. Coach K will still pick you up next olympics - - you can go and put in garbage time - get another medal - and then go back to TV. PS ask Shaq's wife - 6.5 is chump change when you've had access to the checkbook for 4 or 5 years...
16. Posted by TO Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:01 pm EDT
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Me and Carlos go way back. He assisted on the murters of Paul Allen and Oj Pimpson.
17. Posted by Kylie M Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:15 pm EDT
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go back to cleveland where you never should have left and we would have 2 championships already if you would not have
18. Posted by notoriousnicholas Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:15 pm EDT
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Wow Scott B., that was sort of a super gay comment.
19. Posted by Big Lar Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:16 pm EDT
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I heard he was going to Dallas? Him, Dirk and the Kidd
20. Posted by DMAN Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:17 pm EDT
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Go back to Cleveland.
Or go to Houston.
21. Posted by Big Lar Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:23 pm EDT
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I heard he was on his way to Dallas?
22. Posted by oLLie BoomBayay Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:23 pm EDT
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I don't see why his wife would be eligible for 1/2 of his current contract, but not a future contract since neither has been paid to Boozer. Something to be argued in a court settlement for sure, but hardly a definite.
Either way Boozer is going to go where the money is. He proved this when he left Cleveland and he even bragged this season about getting a raise. Given his injury problems he would be wise to take a long term contract even if it less then the 12 mil. would make this year with player option for Jazz. It's a buyer's market with teams shedding payroll and Jefferson and VC already being traded.
23. Posted by BasketballFan88 Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:33 pm EDT
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Should've gotten a prenup
24. Posted by CHA Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:35 pm EDT
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I just read about Dumars and his problems... I think Boozer going to Detroit would be a nice move if they could somehow work out getting rid of Iverson or Wallace and somehow get Boozer going to the Pistons. He should really go to the CHICAGO BULLS! :-)
25. Posted by J Fizzle Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:38 pm EDT
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This is a B.S. rumor. The final $12.7 million is as-yet unearned, there is no reason his wife would get half of it any more than she would get half of a deal with another team. Also, mcwelk, there may be some tax savings from living in Florida, but not nearly as much as you think. For one thing, there is still federal income tax, which is way more significant than any state income tax. Second, NBA players play half their games on the road, and they have to pay tax on the portion of their income earned in the states in which they play. So, for example, a Western conference player who plays one road game per year at Indy has to pay state income taxes in Indiana (assuming they have one--I honestly don't know) on 1/82 of their salary. I am probably oversimplifying, but the point is that the tax benefits from playing in a particular state are not really all that significant.