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Sources: Josh Howard headed to Utah

Found December 15, 2011 on Washington Post:
PLAYERS: Josh Howard
TEAMS: Washington Wizards,  Utah Jazz

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Josh Howard has decided to leave after two injury-plagued seasons in Washington to join the Utah Jazz, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. Howard met with the Jazz in North Carolina and agreed to a deal this afternoon. Terms were not disclosed. He was also considering the Wizards, San Antonio, Portland and New Jersey. Will update with more info soon. Read full article >>
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