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Matt Harpring: Trade deadline getting closer. With how jazz record is forming in Feb, moves I'm sure will be looked at. Pulling them off much harder Twitter

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Matt Harpring: Knicks, don't you have enough problems. looking to bring in JR Smith? Do you ever feel sorry for a team that does it to themselves? Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, JR Smith, Matt Harpring 

Matt Harpring: dont be surprised if Lakers go for howard giving up Bynum and Gasol. It will free up cap room to go after D-Will next year Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Dwight Howard, Matt Harpring 

Matt Harpring: so much backlash on this CP3 deal, dont be surprised if it ends up happening today Twitter

Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Paul, Matt Harpring 

Deron Williams: "@Jorge Sierra: For a guy that's only a couple of years removed from playing, M Harpring sure sounds very pro-owners." Was thinking #Samething Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Deron Williams, Matt Harpring 

Matt Harpring: @DeronWilliams @hoopshype let me speak for myself then. i am for fairness and for the fans! their is no game without the fans! Twitter

CBA, Matt Harpring 

Matt Harpring: my top free agent that will be worth the money, marc gasol. The offer would be 4yrs, 42 mil. He can be a good player on a good team. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Matt Harpring, Marc Gasol 

Matt Harpring: Players should have accepted the last deal.They called the owners bluff? no bluff, they look desperate now. Pick up the phone and negotiate Twitter

CBA, Lockout, Matt Harpring 

Matt Harpring: decertify? not so fast..risk losing your entire contract? fans remember, stern is a step ahead always, he is very good at what he does Twitter

CBA, David Stern, Lockout, NBPA, Matt Harpring 

Brian T. Smith: Harpring was as real as anyone with Deron Williams last season. Wasn't afraid to challenge Williams when he didn't act like a leader should. Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Deron Williams, Matt Harpring 

Brian T. Smith: Harpring on being honest with D-Will: "Talent-wise Deron's great. But last year, sometimes when things [were] going [bad], sometimes he needs to know that he's the leader of the team." Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Deron Williams, Matt Harpring 

Brian T. Smith: Mutual respect between Williams, Harpring. Many times last season when they shared a quiet corner of the locker room after a Jazz loss. Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Deron Williams, Matt Harpring 

Matt Harpring will return to the Utah Jazz next season — Matt Harpring the broadcaster, that is. As he did last season while injured, Harpring will provide color commentary for the team's TV telecasts alongside play-by-play announcer Craig Bolerjack in 2010-11, multiple sources close to the Jazz have confirmed to the Deseret News. Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Matt Harpring 

As for his next step in life, Harpring has faced a decision about whether to go into coaching or broadcasting. He worked as a part-time studio analyst last season for NBA TV in Atlanta and was a guest analyst for Jazz games when he returned to Utah. With three children ages 4 and younger, Harpring said he wasn’t ready to commit to coaching, either in the NBA or college basketball. The prospect of bouncing around from team to team and regularly relocating his family holds little appeal right now. “It’s not the time for that in my life,” Harpring said of coaching. “Eventually, one day, that’ll probably be where it’ll be. But with a young family, in today’s world, depending on what level you coach, it’s too hard.” Salt Lake Tribune

As a result, Harpring is expected to expand his broadcasting commitments. “When I did that last year, you still feel part of the team, you still feel part of the organization and you’re pulling for the Jazz to win,” Harpring said. “I really do love the franchise,” Harpring added. “It’s been a part of me for a long time. I’ve been with other franchises and there’s very few that are run the way the Jazz are run, from ownership all the way down to Jerry [Sloan]. You respect loyalty and how organizations are run the longer you’re around in this business.” Salt Lake Tribune

Most people probably see Harpring as a natural coach - - either NBA or college - - but he's more inclined to broadcasting right now. Twitter