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NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Reacquire Dwight Howard For Alex Caruso & Second-Rounder In New Trade Idea

After helping the Los Angeles Lakers win a championship in the 2019-20 season, Dwight Howard entered free agency late last year and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he currently serves as Joel Embiid’s backup at center. However, it was recently suggested that there might be a way for the Lakers to bring back the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: GSW Could Trade Jordan Poole And Kevon Looney For Dwight Howard

The Golden State Warriors are one of the teams that are in serious need of a major roster upgrade before the 2021 trade deadline. With Klay Thompson set to miss the entire 2020-21 NBA season due to injury, the Warriors should continue to find ways to surround Stephen Curry with quality veterans that would help […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Warriors Reportedly Expected To Show Interest In Dwight Howard In Free Agency

Although it appears that Dwight Howard is hoping to return to the Los Angeles Lakers after helping the team to its 17th NBA championship at this year’s Finals, the latest rumors suggest there are some other teams who might show interest in him during the upcoming free agency period, including the Golden State Warriors. On […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Clippers & Raptors Among Teams That Could Reportedly Sign Dwight Howard In Offseason

With Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard set to enter free agency in the 2020 offseason, a recent article suggested that there are a few teams — including the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and Toronto Raptors — that could potentially benefit from signing the eight-time All-Star. As explained on Monday morning by Bleacher Report, […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Could Leave LA Lakers For Warriors In 2020 Free Agency, Per ‘Blue Man Hoop’

Though they remain undecided about their own first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors are expected to search for roster upgrades in the 2020 offseason. Despite having limited salary cap space, the Warriors are set to be an attractive destination for veteran free agents who are aiming to contend for the […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA News: Dwight Howard Confirms He Will Play For Lakers During Season Restart

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard confirmed on Monday that he will be joining the team in Orlando, Florida, as the NBA resumes operations for the first time since the 2019-20 season was paused early in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. As quoted by CBS Sports, Howard confirmed his availability for the season restart […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA News: Dwight Howard ‘Wants To Play’ For Lakers In Season Restart, Per Head Coach Frank Vogel

Amid the continued uncertainty regarding Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard’s availability for the NBA’s 2019-20 season restart later this month, the team’s head coach, Frank Vogel, recently suggested that the veteran big man is hoping to play, despite his apparent hesitance to do so last month. As quoted by ESPN‘s Dave McMenamin, Vogel addressed […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Lakers Rumors: Update On Dwight Howard And Avery Bradley’s Status For 2019-20 Season Restart, Per ‘LA Times’

Although Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appears all ready to resume the 2019-20 season, which is expected to restart in July, that doesn’t appear to be the case with a few of his teammates — including center Dwight Howard and guard Avery Bradley. Both have recently expressed hesitation to resume playing due to the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Blazers Could Go After Dwight Howard Or JaVale McGee In Free Agency, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

With currently sidelined Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic likely to be healthy in time for the start of the 2020-21 season, the team is also expected to lose their erstwhile starter in the middle, Hassan Whiteside, to free agency in the 2020 offseason. With that in mind, a recent report suggested that the Blazers […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Prioritize Re-Signing Dwight Howard Instead Of Bringing DeMarcus Cousins Back

Despite being waived after the 2020 February NBA trade deadline, all-star center DeMarcus Cousins continues to be linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. Though he didn’t get the opportunity to play for the Lakers in the 2019-20 NBA season, there are speculations they could try bringing him back when he becomes an unrestricted free agent […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Among Top Free-Agent Options For Celtics In 2020, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

After what appears to have been a successful transition to an off-the-bench role for Dwight Howard in his second go-round with the Los Angeles Lakers, could he be continuing the journeyman path his career has taken since the mid-2010s and signing elsewhere next summer as a free agent? As a new report suggests, that might […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Unlikely To Accept Veteran Minimum Deal In 2020 Free Agency

After losing All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to an injury, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to bring Dwight Howard back to fill the hole that was left in their frontcourt. The Lakers initially gave Howard a non-guaranteed deal to see if he’s really a good fit on their roster. From the time the 2019-20 NBA season […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Chris Paul And Dwight Howard Nearly Signed With Mavericks In 2013, Per Marc J. Spears

While the Dallas Mavericks quickly fell out of championship contention after winning the 2011 NBA Finals, a new report suggests that the team might have had a chance of remaining on top of the Western Conference in the years that followed their first — and only — league title so far. According to a leading […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Coach Frank Vogel Reveals Who Impressed Him The Most In L.A. Lakers’ Practice Sessions

Weeks before the 2019-20 NBA season officially starts, the Los Angeles Lakers and 29 other teams in the league have already begun their training camps. Lakers Head Coach Frank Vogel admitted that, as of now, the team still doesn’t have an official starting lineup, saying that LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the only confirmed […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Predicts Lakers Could Be The League’s ‘Best Defensive Team’ In 2019-20 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are already expected by many to be much-improved in the 2019-20 season, thanks in no small part to the blockbuster trade in July that allowed them to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. And while the team has traditionally been known to be offensive-oriented — dating back to their […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: JaVale McGee Not Giving Up Spot To Dwight Howard, ‘I’m The Starting Center For The Lakers’

Though the Los Angeles Lakers failed to end their playoff drought in the 2018-19 NBA season, JaVale McGee still managed to impress in his first year wearing the Purple and Gold. In the 75 games he played, McGee averaged 12.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks, while shooting 62.4 percent from the field. His incredible […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Sign Kenneth Faried As ‘Insurance Policy’ For Dwight Howard, Per ‘Heavy’

With the Los Angeles Lakers recently being granted a disabled player exception (DPE) for DeMarcus Cousins’ potentially season-ending ACL injury, the team now has an additional $1.75 million in salary-cap space to add another player to their roster ahead of training camp. But while the team may have found a potential replacement for Cousins after […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Reveals His Expectations And Advice For Former Teammate Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard’s first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers was a huge disaster. When they traded for him in the summer of 2012, the Lakers initially thought that Howard would help Kobe Bryant in bringing home another Larry O’Brien Trophy to Los Angeles. However, they were wrong. Aside from failing to win the 2012-13 NBA […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Denies Allegations That He Was A Bad Teammate, Says ‘It’s Not Me’

When Dwight Howard signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last month for another stint with the team, there were concerns about the past rumors surrounding his locker-room attitude. Having played for five teams since the Lakers acquired him from the Orlando Magic in the summer of 2012, these allegations have often overshadowed the 33-year-old big […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Was A Good, But Slightly ‘Distant’ Teammate Last Season, Says Former Wizards Player

Given the rampant rumors of friction with Kobe Bryant and poor chemistry with other teammates that circulated when Dwight Howard was with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2012-13 season, all eyes are on the former All-NBA big man as he prepares for his second stint with the team. And while many remain concerned whether […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Here’s Why Anthony Davis Wanted Dwight Howard To Sign With Lakers, Per Ramona Shelburne

As previously reported by The Inquisitr, a number of Los Angeles Lakers players, including recent acquisition Anthony Davis and free-agent returnees JaVale McGee and Rajon Rondo, were present when Dwight Howard worked out for the team late last month. As it turned out, the three veterans were sufficiently impressed by Howard, with the Lakers ultimately […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Fully Embraces Role As ‘Role Player’ In L.A. Lakers, Says Coach Frank Vogel

Since being drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, Dwight Howard has turned into one of the most dominant big men in the league. Howard was selected as an NBA All-Star eight times from 2007-2014 and earned the Defensive Player of the Year award thrice. In the years he spent […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Here’s The Lakers’ Biggest Weakness Following Dwight Howard Signing, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

Although the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major setback earlier this month when DeMarcus Cousins was sidelined with an ACL injury, the team appears to be back on track following their recent acquisition of eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard. But with Howard now joining a Lakers lineup led by superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Will Reportedly Wear This Unusual Jersey Number For Lakers

While many NBA fans mainly associate newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard with the No. 12 – the same jersey number he wore during his previous one-year stint with the team and for most of his 15-year career – it appears that the veteran big man will be wearing a completely different number […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo & JaVale McGee Personally Examined Dwight Howard During Lakers Workout

After DeMarcus Cousins suffered an ACL injury during an offseason workout, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves lacking frontcourt depth. With Cousins unlikely to play for the entire 2019-20 NBA season, the Lakers immediately started their search for a new big man. The Lakers invited three veteran centers, Dwight Howard, Joakim Noah, and Marreesse Speights, […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Rejuvenated Dwight Howard Could Be Playing A Big Role For Los Angeles Lakers This Year

Dwight Howard is healthy and rejuvenated, and could be playing a big role with the Los Angeles Lakers this season — if he can behave. The team just signed Howard to a non-guaranteed contract after the likely season-ending injury to DeMarcus Cousins left a big hole in their frontcourt. The Lakers have been trying to […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Memphis Grizzlies Seem More Than Willing To Help Dwight Howard Rejoin The Los Angeles Lakers

If the Los Angeles Lakers want another go-round with Dwight Howard, it doesn’t appear the Memphis Grizzlies will be standing in the way. Rumors have been circulating that the Lakers are taking a hard look at Howard to help fill the void left by DeMarcus Cousins’ likely season-ending ACL tear. Howard is one of the […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Signing Dwight Howard To Veteran Minimum Deal ‘Worthwhile Gamble’ For L.A. Lakers, Says NBA Exec

Dwight Howard’s lone season wearing the Purple and Gold may have been filled with drama, frustrations and disappointments, but the eight-time NBA All-Star is not closing his doors to the possibility of playing for the Los Angeles Lakers again. When the 2019 NBA offseason started, Howard expressed his desire to return to Los Angeles to […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard And Los Angeles Lakers Not A ‘Very Likely Marriage,’ Per Brian Windhorst

Due to DeMarcus Cousins’ potentially season-ending ACL injury last week, the Los Angeles Lakers are now painfully lacking at the center position, with JaVale McGee the only remaining true center on the team’s healthy roster. Most reports in recent days have hinted at Dwight Howard’s potential return to the Lakers for the first time since […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Here’s How Dwight Howard Could Contribute To Lakers If They Sign Him, Per ‘Forbes’

Over the weekend, rumors linking Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers were in full force, as multiple reports suggested that the team is willing to consider the former All-NBA center as a replacement for the injured DeMarcus Cousins. However, many of these reports also brought up Howard’s rough 2012-13 campaign with the Lakers, as […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard May Have Just Moved One Step Closer To Rejoining The Los Angeles Lakers

Dwight Howard may be one step closer to going for round two with the Los Angeles Lakers. As ESPN reported on Sunday night, the Memphis Grizzlies granted Dwight Howard’s agent permission to speak with other teams interested in landing the big man. Reports had indicated that the Lakers were looking at Howard as a potential […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard Reveals His Advice To Potential Teammate Anthony Davis

After the successful acquisition of Anthony Davis this summer, the expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers have skyrocketed. From being one of the worst teams in the NBA, the tandem of Davis and LeBron James in Los Angeles is expected to turn the Lakers into a legitimate title contender in the deep Western Conference next […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Reportedly ‘Seriously Interested’ In Dwight Howard As DeMarcus Cousins’ Replacement

In the days since it was reported that DeMarcus Cousins may have to miss the entire 2019-20 NBA season due to an ACL injury, several names have been suggested as potential replacements for the Los Angeles Lakers center. Former eight-time All-NBA center Dwight Howard, who had a troubled 2012-13 campaign during his one and only […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

Dwight Howard Says He’s Not Gay In TV Interview

In last year’s eventful NBA season, there was one moment that drew massive attention for a couple of days in November. That was when, per The Inquisitr, a man named Masin Elijé sent a series of tweets alleging that he had a sexual relationship with veteran NBA center Dwight Howard. Elijé also claimed to have […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard ‘Wouldn’t Mind’ Joining Lakers Or Clippers, Per ‘Los Angeles Times’

When Dwight Howard joined the Los Angeles Lakers via trade ahead of the 2012-13 NBA season, he was expected to help the team get back into the NBA championship picture. Unfortunately, Howard’s time with the Lakers proved to be tumultuous, as the Lakers failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs amid […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Reportedly Opts Into Second Year Of Washington Wizards Contract

After an abbreviated 2018-19 campaign where injuries limited him to a career-low nine games, former All-NBA center Dwight Howard will reportedly be getting another chance to be a key contributor to the Washington Wizards. On Thursday night, ESPN’s Zach Lowe tweeted that Howard, per league sources, opted into the second year of his two-year contract […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Star Dwight Howard Speaks About The Lawsuit Filed Against Him

Last month, Masin Elije, who claims he had a gay relationship with NBA star Dwight Howard, filed a civil lawsuit against Howard in Gwinnett County, Atlanta. While most of the information about the court documents has been kept private, the fact that Elije’s lawsuit is a civil one tells us that he is seeking some […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Mavericks Could Acquire Bradley Beal And Dwight Howard Via 3-Way Trade, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

Amid a season where they are currently 11th place in the Eastern Conference with a 14-23 record, the Washington Wizards suffered a major setback last week when All-Star point guard John Wall went down with a season-ending Achilles injury. Observers believe this could lead to the team receiving multiple inquiries for their remaining core players, […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard Named As ‘Worst Newcomers’ Of 2018-19 By ‘ESPN’

Two months before the start of the 2018-19 season, most teams are almost done making roster moves which they believe could strengthen their chance of winning an NBA championship title. In the ESPN Summer Forecast, panelist ranked their top three choices for the worst newcomers of the 2018-19 season wherein Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Reveals Why He Chose Wizards Over Warriors In Free Agency

After being waived by the Brooklyn Nets, Dwight Howard received interest from various NBA teams who wanted to boost their frontcourt. One of the teams who called Howard in free agency was the reigning NBA champions, Golden State Warriors. Joining the Warriors would have given Howard the easiest path in winning his first NBA championship […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Wants To Sign With The Los Angeles Lakers, Join LeBron James

LeBron James shook the NBA landscape when he decided to take his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers and leave his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a move that made other veteran players decide to join James and head to L.A. Now, there appears to be another player that would like to team up with […]

By Evan Massey | 5y ago

NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Deny They’re Planning To Sign Dwight Howard As Free Agent

It’s almost a given that Dwight Howard will be playing for his fifth team in seven seasons in 2018-19. Earlier this month, the Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade the former All-Star center to the Brooklyn Nets, and numerous reports since then have suggested that he will be seeking a buyout from the Nets once the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 5y ago

NBA Rumors: ‘Bleacher Report’ Thinks Dwight Howard Should Be The Boston Celtics’ Top Free Agency Target

Dwight Howard is going to be testing the free agent market after being traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. The two sides are going to get a buyout done that will allow Howard to pick which team he wants to play for next. While he may not be the superstar […]

By Evan Massey | 5y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Could Sign Veteran Minimum Deal With Golden State Warriors, Per ‘Yahoo Sports’

Days after the Charlotte Hornets sent him to Brooklyn, Dwight Howard has reportedly agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets. This will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent in July where he could potentially join a title-contending team. According to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports, one of the NBA teams who could […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

Brooklyn Nets Working On A Buyout With Dwight Howard Just A Day After Acquiring Him

All-Star center Dwight Howard will not play a game with the Brooklyn Nets. ESPN’s Chris Haynes is reporting that the Nets are working on reaching an agreement for a buyout with Dwight Howard. The news of a buyout comes barely a day after the Brooklyn Nets acquired Dwight Howard from the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets […]

By Ernest Shepard | 5y ago

Charlotte Hornets Trading Dwight Howard To Brooklyn Nets For Timofey Mozgov, Second Round Draft Picks

Once the cornerstone of the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard has become a literal journeyman, having played for four teams in the past six seasons — the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, and Charlotte Hornets. Now, it would seem that he’s headed to a fifth team in seven seasons, and his sixth team overall, […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 5y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Heat Could Swap Hassan Whiteside For Dwight Howard, ‘Hoops Habit’ Reports

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has gone through ups and downs in the 2017-18 NBA season. Aside from suffering multiple injuries, the 28-year-old big man found himself having a limited role in Coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. Since publicly expressing his frustration with the team, rumors started to swirl that Whiteside and the Heat are headed […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

James Borrego Finalizing A Deal To Coach The Charlotte Hornets

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Charlotte Hornets are closing in on an agreement to hire James Borrego to become their head coach. After meeting with Hornets’ owner Michael Jordan for a second formal interview over the weekend. Things began to progress quickly between the Hornets and Borrego. James Borrego will take over a talented […]

By Ernest Shepard | 5y ago

NBA Agent Dan Fegan Killed In Car Crash Near Aspen, Son Injured

The NBA community is grieving the loss of prominent sports agent Dan Fegan. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Fegan’s SUV was struck by a commuter bus on Sunday near Aspen. Fegan did not survive the crash, however his 5-year-old son as well as an unidentified 29-year-old California woman sustained serious injuries. Both were airlifted […]

By Raychelle Muhammad | 5y ago

Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Charlotte Hornets May Be Ready To Blow Up Roster

Dwight Howard trade rumors have become a regular occurrence in the league. Thus, as the NBA trade deadline approaches for the 2017-18 season, it’s not surprising that his name is coming up once again. The Charlotte Hornets could work hard to trade Howard and other key pieces in order to re-shape the long-term outlook for […]

By Ryan DeVault | 5y ago

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