Utah Jazz notebook: Matthews crossing fingers for final roster spot

By Tim Buckley, Deseret News

Published: Friday, Oct. 23 2009 12:00 a.m. MDT

Summary

They've told him nothing, so Wesley Matthews didn't know what to make of the fact his main foe — NBA journeyman Ronald Dupree — was waived Thursday.

BAD BACK: The Jazz didn't initially know why swingman Ronnie Brewer was late for practice Thursday, but later said it's because Brewer — who has until Oct. 31 to get his rookie contract extended without becoming a restricted free agent next offseason — was experiencing back spasms that prevented him from driving.

They also said the back is why he didn't travel for tonight's preseason game at Sacramento.

STILL GONE: Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko's wife Masha and newly adopted daughter Sasha remain home in Russia, awaiting immigration paperwork so they can get to Utah.

"I'm missing them," Kirilenko said, "but I can't do much about it. I don't want to fly again."

Kirilenko has made five transoceanic flights in the past month, two for the adoption.

He said wasn't tired because of the extensive travel, but "it takes a little bit of your head away."

e-mail: tbuckley@desnews.com

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The Jazz will keep this kid on the team. He's the type of player Jerry loves. Tough, hard nosed, willing to work hard to improve.

This is Matthews shot to make it in the NBA. He appears to have the chops to pull it off. I for one, hope he More..

6:37 p.m. Oct. 23, 2009
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