Utah Jazz sign FA forward Trevor Booker

FILE - In this April 2, 2014, file photo, file photo, Washington Wizards forward Trevor Booker (35) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics forward Chris Johnson (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. The Utah Jazz have signed free agent forward Trevor Booker, Monday, July 21, 2014. Booker has played all four of his NBA seasons in Washington, averaging 6.4 points and 5.1 minutes in 235 career games, including 105 starts. He averaged 6.8 points and 5.3 rebounds last season. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz have signed free agent forward Trevor Booker.

Booker has played all four of his NBA seasons in Washington, averaging 6.4 points and 5.1 minutes in 235 career games, including 105 starts. He averaged 6.8 points and 5.3 rebounds last season.

The 6-foot-8 forward was the 23rd overall pick in the 2010 draft by Minnesota before his rights were traded to the Wizards.

Clemson went to three straight NCAA tournaments during Booker’s four seasons there. He ranks fifth in career scoring for the Tigers with 1,725 points, and third with 1,060 rebounds.

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