Jazz say Harpring won’t participate in camp

Sep 23, 6:55 pm EDT

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Veteran forward Matt Harpring(notes) will not take part in the team’s training camp or preseason and will miss the start of the regular NBA season.

Harpring has been plagued by knee injuries and an ankle problem. Last year he developed a strep infection after a June surgery to remove a bone spur in his right ankle.

Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor made the announcement Wednesday that Harpring can’t play for now and that his status will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

Harpring has said he’s unsure whether he’ll be able to play again.

Harpring has appeared in 665 games over 11 seasons with Orlando, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Utah. He was signed by the Jazz in 2002. Last season he averaged 11 points and 2 rebounds in 63 games.

Updated Sep 23, 6:55 pm EDT
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  1. Renaldo O
    18. Posted by Renaldo O Sat Sep 26 12:07pm EDT

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    Matt is a good man The Team and fans will miss him!
  2. Livin' the Vegas Life
    17. Posted by Livin' the Vegas Life Fri Sep 25 10:21am EDT

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    I watcheed Matt Harpring play in Orlando. I had to agree with J Dawg. There are a lot more gifted and althletic players in the NBA. Matt is one of those players who made it on desire, hustle, and work ethic. Matt is the underdog who everyone roots for.
  3. J Dawg
    16. Posted by J Dawg Thu Sep 24 6:36pm EDT

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    #14 and well #15

    You have never watched Harpring play. True Harpring isn't the most gifted athlete in the world, he doesn't have crazy hair, crazy tatoos. Every night that Harpring suited up though you could bet that he was working harder than almost everyone on that court. He gave it 110% everytime he suited up. There are so many players much more gifted than Matt Harpring out there that didn't last more than a few season's in the league. There are to many Lottery Picks to mention that didn't accomplish anything near what Harpring accomplished. Matt Harpring is much like Jerry Sloan was as a player, a hard nosed defender who brought it everynight and thats more than can be said for the likes of over 90% of the NBA players today.
  4. maybe next year
    15. Posted by maybe next year Thu Sep 24 5:08pm EDT

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    post #12..lol..whaaaa? And i quote... "Matt was one of the only players I liked to watch considering I don't like basketball or the nba" end quote.....really post# 12?....really?..what part of harpring's game did you like the most you lying piece of $#*%.. Was it the touchdowns harpring used to shoot, or was it the homeruns he used to kick? I hate when people get on a blog and lie. If you only watched basketball because of Matt Harpring either you got a man crush on him and don't care what sport he plays, or you promised yourself this year you are going to be "Cool" ..lolololololololololol..dork..
  5. maybe next year
    14. Posted by maybe next year Thu Sep 24 5:08pm EDT

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    post #12..lol..whaaaa? And i quote... "Matt was one of the only players I liked to watch considering I don't like basketball or the nba" end quote.....really post# 12?....really?..what part of harpring's game did you like the most you lying piece of $#*%.. Was it the touchdowns harpring used to shoot, or was it the homeruns he used to kick? I hate when people get on a blog and lie. If you only watched basketball because of Matt Harpring either you got a man crush on him and don't care what sport he plays, or you promised yourself this year you are going to be "Cool" ..lolololololololololol..dork..
  6. David
    13. Posted by David Thu Sep 24 3:45pm EDT

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    It must be nice to be able to sit around and play Nintendo Wii all day long and get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for it. Matt, you need to go out and get a paper-route or sell encyclopedias door to door or something to earn your keep now.
  7. Go Utes!
    12. Posted by Go Utes! Thu Sep 24 2:57pm EDT

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    wow this sucks, Matt was one of the only players I liked to watch. Considering I don't even like basketball or the NBA, Matt made it fun to watch, because of how physical he is. Good luck Matt
  8. maybe next year
    11. Posted by maybe next year Thu Sep 24 1:24pm EDT

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    If your having this many complications don't you think it's time to take the sneakers off mr. harpring? Is this really worth your health? In fact I thought Harpring was already retired until I read this article...
  9. maybe next year
    10. Posted by maybe next year Thu Sep 24 1:24pm EDT

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    If your having this many complications don't you think it's time to take the sneakers off mr. harpring? Is this really worth your health? In fact I thought Harpring was already retired until I read this article...
  10. doc
    9. Posted by doc Thu Sep 24 12:00pm EDT

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    get your crap outta here robert g, or we'll sink dish network...
    Dear Mr. Baseball, I care since I'm a Jazz fan. Don't bother posting if you don't...
  11. Mr. Baseball
    8. Posted by Mr. Baseball Thu Sep 24 11:51am EDT

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    Why would anyone care how Matt Harpring is doing?
  12. larry smith
    7. Posted by larry smith Thu Sep 24 12:29am EDT

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    He's always been a tough, physical player. Those guys' bodies do tend to give out sooner.
  13. Joy
    6. Posted by Joy Wed Sep 23 10:25pm EDT

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    just retire matt............... that will be good for the jazz...........
  14. <i>pancakeman_13</i>
    5. Posted by pancakeman_13 Wed Sep 23 8:56pm EDT

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    yeah 11 points a game?? faulty info there. He's a hustler but he still ain't got no offensive game.
  15. <i>jcsbck</i>
    4. Posted by jcsbck Wed Sep 23 8:40pm EDT

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    Where the @#$% are you getting those averages from?
  16. jj
    3. Posted by jj Wed Sep 23 8:35pm EDT

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    I wish every jazz player would play matt...especially boozer
  17. t
    2. Posted by t Wed Sep 23 8:21pm EDT

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    first. get well soon harpring
  18. <i>g_r_e_g_j_b</i>
    1. Posted by g_r_e_g_j_b Wed Sep 23 8:19pm EDT

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    Didn't he retire already because of this?
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