Deron Williams, Matt Harpring out for Jazz opener.
October 30th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball newsDeron Williams, Matt Harpring out for Jazz opener. Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.
The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won’t be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and Williams is doubtful for that game.
Williams injured the ankle Oct. 18 in an exhibition game at Chicago and could miss two weeks.
Forward Matt Harpring will also miss the opener as he recovers from an infection he got after having ankle surgery this summer. He missed all of the preseason.
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Mavericks pick up option on F Williams.
The Dallas Mavericks exercised the contract option on forward Shawne Williams Tuesday.
The Memphis product will make $2.4 million in the 2009-10 season.
Williams joined the Mavericks when he was traded from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Eddie Jones on October 10. The 17th overall pick in the 2006 draft, Williams averaged 6.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 65 games with the Pacers last season.
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Williams, Harpring out for Jazz opener.
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams and reserve forward Matt Harpring will both miss the teams season opener against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday due to ankle injuries, the team announced Tuesday.
Williams suffered a second-degree inversion sprain of his left ankle in an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on October 18. At the time of the injury, the Jazz announced Williams would require a minimum of two weeks recovery.
One of the leagues top point guards, Williams averaged 18.8 points and 10.5 assists while playing in all 82 games last season.
Williams also is doubtful for Saturdays matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Harpring has been slow to recover from a right ankle injury.
A top reserve for the Jazz, Harpring has missed the entire preseason due to the injury. Last season, the 32-year-old appeared in 76 games, averaging 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds.
While both Williams and Harpring are sidelined, the Jazz will have the services of center Jarron Collins, who is suffering from a lingering right elbow injury.
