Excerpts from an interview Monday with Jazz forward Josh Howard.

When 2011-12 season ends, he’ll give Jazz full consideration:  “I would hope so. I would never look anybody away. I love this game so much I’m willing to work for whatever opportunity is given to me. I hope they give me an opportunity. I know right now I’m not playing as much. But I’ve got to stay prepared and stay ready. Hopefully that won’t be a factor in it. At the start of the year, I showed people what I can do and what I used to be able to do. It’s just a matter of timing and prayer”

via Brian T. Smith of the The Salt Lake Tribune