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On Friday Carlos Boozer of the Chicago Bulls joined "The Waddle & Silvy Show" to talk about Joakim Noah and Carmelo Anthony trade rumors.

Boozer was asked, where he thought Carmelo Anthony would be playing next year and if he would be in a Bulls uniform.

"You can't be excited about it until it happens, and you can't be disappointed about it if it doesn't happen," Boozer said. "If Carmelo stays in Denver, they have one heck of a ballplayer. If we're able to land him, or whatever team is able to land him, will get one heck of a ballplayer.

"We have to wait back and see what happens. It's one of those scenarios where it's out of everybody's control, except for the Nuggets. Obviously, they probably want to keep him more than anything else, but if he does get moved, it will be interesting to see where he ends up."

When asked about the uncertainty Joakim Noah's future with the Bulls, Boozer said, "I want Joakim Noah to stay, I don't want to see him in any uniform but a Bulls uniform."

Boozer knows Joakim will hang in there and won't be affected by these trade rumors.


"Jo can handle that," Boozer said. "He's a mature guy. He's 25 now. He's been in the league for a few years. It wasn't the first time his name has been mentioned, and it won't be the last.

"Jo loves being a Chicago Bull, so for him, he'll be excited at camp. I've known him for three, four months now, and his excitement level to be in this city and play for the Bulls is not matched by anybody else. He'll be able to handle all the questions about it, and be ready to rock and roll."