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If Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert wins Defensive Player of the Year in 2020, he’ll join Dwight Howard as the only players in NBA history to win the award three straight years. Howard won Defensive Player of the Year with the Orlando Magic in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Gobert won the trophy in 2018 and […]

Hate is a pretty strong word. Then again, throughout the history of the NBA, there have been a number of players who certainly fall in this category when it comes to their respective relationships with fans — be it their own or that of opposing teams. To this very day, there are certain players painted […]

Numerous NBA players have spoken on whether history will mark the eventual champion of the 2019-20 season with an asterisk. Many — including Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard — have actually stated this year’s champion will have earned the title to the fullest extent. Howard said Sunday this current season is “the hardest season of […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has already been warned by the NBA for failing to wear a mask following a tip from the anonymous hotline in the Orlando bubble. Howard pivoted when asked about the “maskless” incident, instead speaking on the death Breonna Taylor. But it would seem there is more to Howard’s assessment […]

During a recent IG live session, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard revealed the one thing Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid does that irritates him. As relayed by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy, Howard said Embiid flops too much and that he sometimes wants to “choke” the Sixers big man. Dwight Howard: "Joel Embiid […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard believes people should focus on the tragic death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of policemen instead of worrying about his maskless incident at Disney World. Howard went on IG live earlier in the week and revealed that someone used the snitch hotline on him when he wasn’t wearing […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was one of the players who seriously mulled sitting out the NBA restart. Naturally, outside societal factors are weighing heavily on him. Howard addressed the idea of leaving the Orlando bubble for family reasons, stating “There are two different pandemics that are killing us. It’s been very difficult to […]

One player who’s very much looking forward to the season restart is Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard. The 6-foot-10 center, who spent the first eight years of his career with the Orlando Magic, is relishing the opportunity to return to his original stomping ground. Howard took to Instagram to share a bold promise […]

Dwight Howard is back to making headlines in Orlando. Unfortunately for the Lakers center, it’s on the wrong end of the news. It was earlier reported that Howard was the only attendee at a pool party in the team’s hotel in Gran Destino Tower in Disney last week. Now, per Howard, he was snitched on […]

The Charlotte Hornets have encountered quite an interesting legacy and historical lineage over the years as the Eastern Conference franchise has rebranded more than a few times. Whether it was the Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, or once again the Charlotte Hornets, one thing remains the same — this franchise has had a […]

The NBA is doing everything it can to make the bubble environment as comfortable as possible for the players. One of the league’s first attempts at providing entertainment involved throwing pool parties complete with a live DJ at each team hotel. This did not exactly go as planned, with Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice since March on Saturday at Walt Disney World, but center Dwight Howard and shooting guard Danny Green weren’t able to participate. According to Bill Oram of The Athletic, Howard and Green are at Disney World. However, the two Lakers veterans had issues with their COVID-19 tests. Neither […]

Did you know that Dwight Howard spent 13 seasons in the NBA without a single tattoo? This was because he always had religious beliefs which led him to consider his body as a temple. However, he changed his mind in the 2018 offseason when he was in China and he finally decided to put some […]

After considering his options and debating about joining the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA bubble, veteran center Dwight Howard made his decision to help the franchise try to win a title over the next few months in Orlando. Although every Lakers player that has spoken out about Howard’s potentially opting out of the NBA […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Dwight Howard in the offseason to replace DeMarcus Cousins, some fans didn’t like the move. After all, Howard’s first stint with the club was a disaster and the former Orlando Magic star had egos issues with the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets. However, Howard was able to […]

Following Avery Bradley’s decision to opt-out of rejoining the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA bubble in Orlando, the team had to wait patiently for Dwight Howard’s decision on whether he’d be rejoining the team for their playoff run. After weeks of speculation and doubt, Howard officially let be known that he indeed would be […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard confirmed that he’ll join the Purple and Gold in the NBA restart in Orlando. Apart from gunning for the title, however, Howard is also planning to use the league’s return to get things rolling for his “plan of action.” In a statement to The Athletic and Stadium, Howard […]

After seemingly hinting that he won’t be with his teammates in Orlando, Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard announced that he’ll join the Purple and Gold in the NBA restart. Howard shared the news on CNN with anchor Don Lemon. He noted that he will donate his game checks to his non-profit campaign, Breathe […]

There are just so many similarities between Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard. It seemed like the most ideal situation for one Magic superstar to learn from an older one. But the two beefed way more than they bonded and that’s partly because of one weird reason – they both wanted to be called “Superman”. Shaq […]

While the late Kobe Bryant’s most famed love-hate relationship was with Shaquille O’Neal, he also figured in another testy correspondence with another high-profile Los Angeles Lakers center. Although they only played one year together in the 2012-13 season, Bryant and Dwight Howard’s tenure as teammates didn’t develop to the dream pairing that Lakers fans thought […]

A few weeks ago, Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard sent signals that he might not suit up and join the squad in Orlando. But according to head coach Frank Vogel, Howard is willing to play and the organization is not scouting for a possible replacement. Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Vogel expressed optimism […]

Dwight Howard is one of the best centers in NBA history. “Superman” holds career NBA averages of 16.8 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.9 blocks in the regular season with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards. Just like the other dominant centers in league history, […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard is still undecided about playing in the Orlando games. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka told reporters on Tuesday that Howard’s status for Orlando remains unclear. #Lakers GM Rob Pelinka admits Dwight Howard's status for Orlando still remains uncertain, but the team will continue to work with him and his […]

Los Angeles Lakers veterans Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard are not sold on the NBA plan to resume the 2019-20 season next month in Orlando, Florida. According to teammate Danny Green though, the two are very much needed for the success of the Purple and Gold franchise. “I think it’s just important that we’re together. […]

The NBA has always been a league of stars, with legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and many others making a massive impact both on and off the court thanks to their popularity and cultural impact. While these iconic names will forever be celebrated, there are a few legendary […]

Looks like Courtney Lee’s time in Dallas isn’t over just yet. Lee suffered a season-ending calf injury in what was described as a “freak accident” by ESPN’s Tim McMahon. After his confirmed shutdown, it appeared as though the Mavericks were moving on from the the veteran guard to sign someone who can contribute for their […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard has been in Georgia for the last three months, the place where two unarmed black men were killed. Recently, Howard attended the charges read of an Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks. While he didn’t utter a word, his mere presence and the shirt he wore sent […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis just turned 27 years old in March. But some—like Metta World Peace—are already charting his path to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. World Peace told Heavy.com’s Scoop B. Robinson he thinks Davis will be eventually see his own induction, though he also brought about an interesting comparison to […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard issued a statement in response to the notion the NBPA is trying to “halt” the NBA’s return-to-play plan. Howard said it would be “foolish” to stop the NBA, adding the players do not want to stop a potential return given the “wonderful opportunities they have afforded us.” However, […]

When the “bubble” games begin on July 30 at Walt Disney World, the Los Angeles Lakers believe center Dwight Howard will be there despite his recent comments that basketball isn’t really needed right now. However, the purple and gold franchise is still unsure about veteran guard Avery Bradley’s plans. Via Tania Ganguli and Broderick Turner […]

The return of the 2019-20 NBA season has gotten complicated over the past couple of weeks. It has by no means been an easy process, especially after the league approved 22 teams playing in Orlando, Florida, which is supposed to get underway late next month with the Los Angeles Lakers gearing up for a potentially […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has opened up about the recent movement of players not wanting to participate in the NBA bubble in Florida. Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard are two of the biggest names that do not support the league’s plan to return to action amid the current social climate, which is something […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley responded to concerns from players like Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard that could quell the slated resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. The charismatic “Inside The NBA” panelist noted on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up” that it would be a “catastrophic” mistake to keep the season from resuming, as it could […]

Utah Jazz big man Ed Davis gave his honest thoughts on the current discussion between players about restarting the 2019-20 NBA season amid the surging Black Lives Matter movement and the coronavirus pandemic. Davis ensured to mention some of the main cogs against having an NBA season like Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard, pointing out […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made headlines this weekend after stating that he doesn’t believe the NBA should return to play amid all of the racial injustice happening across the country. While Howard isn’t the only player to have this viewpoint, the big man’s dissent led to some questions being raised about the Lakers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard expressed his hesitancy in resuming the 2019-20 NBA season in a statement provided by his agent, Charles Briscoe, on Saturday night. Briscoe further clarified Howard’s statement on Sunday, saying his client’s words were more about recognizing the importance of the social issues at hand. He also emphasized that the […]

The NBA has released a statement regarding some players’ concerns on the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, per Marc Stein of The New York Post. “We understand the players’ concerns and are working with the Players Association on finding the right balance to address them." — NBA spokesman Mike Bass on worries players have […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving doesn’t support the NBA resuming the 2019-20 season due to the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement in the United States. Now, it seems like the four-time All-Star has found a surprising ally in Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard. In a statement shared to CNN (via Jill Martin), Howard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the best team in the Western Conference. They are one of the favorites to win the NBA title when the season resumes in July. But there are a couple members of the purple and gold considering skipping out on the NBA restart. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Lakers shooting […]