A little outside the box here but it could work...
The number one priority of the offseason for the Hornets is to shed some salary. With a payroll sitting around 80 million (90 after luxury tax) that is understandable. They can not compete with the likes of the Spurs, Lakers or even Nuggets and either need to add even more salary or start to blow it up. Trading for Boozer could potentially accomplish both of these options in one fell swoop. Detroit did something similar last year when trading for Iverson. They get to cut about a million off of this year's payroll through the trade. That is fine but the really nice thing would be potentially shedding the 16 million left on West's contract. If everything would work out well with Boozer they could re-sign him or have the option of using him in a sign and trade. Since he is arguably a more dynamic player than West they would be adding talent too. If the Jazz could convince Portland to take James Posey (and the three years left on his deal) off of their hands for a second round pick they would be in a much better financial position.
The Jazz would gain stability in 2010 and beyond with West. He has a very reasonable contract going forward that actually decreases in the money owed to him each year. West has been a more consistent, if not as talented, player as Boozer. Most of this is due to the fact that has not had the injury problems that have plagued Boozer throughout his career. The Jazz also would add a very capable player in Rasual Butler and could use his shooting touch and athleticism off of their bench. With West in the fold the Jazz could let Paul Millsap go or use him in a sign and trade next year (assuming he is forced to take his restricted tender). Either way West would bring stability to the Jazz' financial situation and to the court. If they could trade Kyle Korver for Jerry Stackhouse and buy him out they would also be in a better financial position this year than they would have been without the trade.
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