Jazz deal Giricek, first-round pick for 3-point specialist Korver

Associated Press

Saturday, December 29, 2007

PHILADELPHIA -- Gordan Giricek made peace in Utah, then was sent out of town. The Jazz traded the disgruntled guard and a conditional first-round pick to Philadelphia for 3-point ace Kyle Korver on Saturday, creating additional salary cap space the 76ers craved. Giricek had fallen out of favor with Jazz coach Jerry Sloan after the two had a heated exchange during a timeout in a Dec. 19 game at Charlotte. The 6-foot-5 reserve guard was ordered to the locker room, was sent home for thr ...

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