With a lot of the attention focused on Michael Beasley and the Miami Heat, there’s been some revival of talks that Carlos Boozer will end up heading to Miami after his contract with the Utah Jazz expires. While it’s apparent that the Heat are interested, it’s not going to happen.

Here are the main reasons fans and experts rumor that Boozer will jump ship, along with a rebuttal.

Rebuttal #1 - “Boozer lives in Miami during the offseason”

I’m sure there are dozens of current NBA who were born and raised in New York. Certainly they go back and visit their hometown, but you don’t have to play where you live. Miami’s a nice place for a summer home, I’m sure he enjoys his time there, but he’s too young to be looking for a year-round retirement home. If Carlos Boozer was looking for nightlife and bigger-market atmosphere, he wouldn’t have chosen Utah as his second team.

Rebuttal #2 - “Boozer has already betrayed one team”

Some say that Carlos Boozer has already backstabbed one team, so it’s likely that he’ll do it again. In my opinion, the fact that Carlos Boozer has already “betrayed” one team makes it less likely that he’ll do it again. Why would Boozer risk further damage to his credibility? Especially to go to Heat.

Boozer made a smart move leaving Cleveland (ready for the backlash). The organization offered him a deal under-the-table that shouldn’t have been proposed in the first place. The Cavaliers knew Boozer could get a far better contract, so they tried to commit him before the free agency period.

If Boozer leaves the Jazz, it’s not going to be from a behind-the-back deal. Either the Jazz will make a sign-and-trade, or sign with a contending team.

More reasons why the Jazz have Carlos Boozer under control.

Reason #1 - They can offer more money

The Jazz can offer another year on a contract, as well as a larger amount per year. The difference works out to something like $30 million, which is far more than Carlos Boozer woiuld be able to get elsewhere. There are only going to be a few teams that have the money to offer Carlos Boozer a sizeable contract. The Heat are one of them, but…

Reason #2 - The Heat are unstable

An “associate” of Carlos Boozer has said that the power forward likes the prospects of playing alongside Dwyane Wade. Unfortunately, with the current direction of the Heat, Wade may not even be around by the time Boozer comes along. If the Heat don’t make some serious upgrades, Dwyane Wade could be gone sooner than you think.

Another reminder: the Miami Heat are at rock-bottom of the league. Worst team, period. They’ve got a new coach, after Pat Riley took half the season off last year. Even with Wade and a couple top picks, it’s tough to say that the Heat will be back into the playoffs in a couple season.

Will Carlos Boozer be on the Jazz roster in two years?

There’s absolutely no guarantee. The Jazz may not even want to resign Boozer, considering the high price for his low-intenstiy defense. The Jazz may find a trade scenario that improves their team, which GM Kevin O’Connor has repeatedly says he’s open to.

If Carlos Boozer doesn’t return to the Jazz, it’s because the Jazz were ready to move on, not Boozer. However, expect Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer to continue their pick-and-rolls for years to come.