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By wearing No. 39 with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard is making history. No player who has ever played for the Lakers has worn No. 39 before, although Dennis Rodman, Ron Artest and Andrew Bogut had some interesting number choices as well when they played for the Purple and Gold. Dwight Howard will be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are extremely serious about making Dwight Howard prove himself this upcoming season. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Howard’s contract with the Lakers has zero salary protection, meaning that he will be paid per day starting on October 21 and will get nothing once he is waived. The contract that Dwight Howard […]

Dwight Howard will wear No. 39 with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium. Howard is signing his one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Lakers on Monday. Sources: Dwight Howard has cleared waivers and is signing his new Los Angeles Lakers contract now. Howard plans to wear No. 39 as […]

It looks like the feud between Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard is still going on. When asked by TMZ this weekend to give his thoughts on Howard returning to the Lakers, O’Neal said, “Who?! I don’t know him.” Once he clears waivers, Dwight Howard is going to sign a non-guaranteed deal […]

In his workout and visit with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard showed he’s physically ready and “can play still,” according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Once he clears waivers, Howard will sign a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Lakers. The Memphis Grizzlies officially waived Howard on Saturday. “He had a really good workout for […]

Before Dwight Howard reached a deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, some of the team’s players reportedly asked him if he can still guard the likes of Joel Embiid. As reported earlier, some Lakers players were involved in assessing Howard’s fit with the Purple and Gold. Now, according to Shams Charania of The […]

Dwight Howard and the Memphis Grizzlies completed a buyout on Friday, with the three-time Defensive Player of the Year reportedly giving up $2.6 million of his 5.6 million guaranteed salary in 2019-20. Sources: Dwight Howard surrendered nearly $2.6M of his $5.6M guaranteed salary to Memphis in buyout. He can earn $2.6M on his vet minimum […]

The past partnership between Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard was doomed to fail from the very beginning. It’s difficult to imagine a pair of all-time greats who ranked toward the top of the league’s individual hierarchy simultaneously comporting themselves in such starkly different manners. Bryant was known for his maniacal work ethic and an unceasing […]

Hearing Dwight Howard is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers is sort of like a bad joke. At first, the instant reaction is, “Very funny,” but immediately afterwards the news requires a “Wait, you’re serious?” Nevertheless, as soon as the 6-foot-11, imposing big man is bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies – Howard’s current team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Dwight Howard, marking his second stint with the Lakers since that disastrous one-year turn during the 2012-13 campaign where the Lakers imploded before our eyes. But obviously, a whole lot of things are different in 2019 as opposed to 2012. Here are five differences between Howard’s second go-around in […]

Los Angeles Lakers players Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo and JaVale McGee met with Dwight Howard on Thursday after he finished his workout with the team in El Segundo, California. Davis, Rondo and McGee wanted to know whether they could trust Howard, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Word traveled around the roster, and Davis, […]

Dwight Howard is back in LA, signing a non-guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be Dwight’s second rodeo in purple and gold after he unceremoniously left the Lakers in 2013 as a free agent. This time, however, Howard is aiming higher as he teams up with All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. […]

Dwight Howard had an emotional meeting with Los Angeles Lakers players and officials, and the former superstar big man won Los Angeles over for his approach and mindset, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Once he clears waivers, Howard will sign a one-year, non-guaranteed $2.6 million deal with the Lakers. He will be JaVale […]

In the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to sign Dwight Howard to a non-guaranteed deal, a 2013 tweet from the eight-time All-Star has resurfaced. I hope I get the chance to make it up to you!” Thank u la. — Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 29, 2013 Howard posted the said tweet a day […]

Dwight Howard is back with the Los Angeles Lakers. This time, however, a different Dwight is returning to LA. The eight-time All-Star had multiple meetings and workouts with the Purple and Gold, and he reportedly told team officials and players that he’s already a changed man. One of the things Howard did to prove the […]

Dwight Howard reportedly looked “amazing” in his Thursday workout with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Los Angeles is signing Howard over Joakim Noah and Marreese Speights. His meeting and workout with the Lakers was set for Thursday, but Howard went to the Lakers’ facility in El Segundo, Calif., on […]

Dwight Howard and Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd were able to connect in person after the Memphis Grizzlies gave the Lakers permission to speak to Howard and work him out, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Howard and Kidd discussed life, their playing days together and the possibility of Howard joining the […]

Dwight Howard will be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season after agreeing on a non-guaranteed deal. He reportedly had several meetings and workouts with the Purple and Gold before both sides decided to reunite. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Lakers players were also involved in assessing Howard and his fit with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were thrown a curve ball even before training camp commenced. The recent news pertaining to the ACL injury sustained by new recruit DeMarcus Cousins means that the Lakers need to look elsewhere for help in their frontcourt, and they did just that by agreeing to a deal with Dwight Howard on […]

Dwight Howard has completed his buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers once he clears waivers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Dwight Howard’s agent, Charles Briscoe of Briscoe Sports Group, has completed buyout with Grizzlies officials, and Howard will sign with the Lakers once he […]

Marreese Speights has completed his workout with the Los Angeles Lakers, and now the team will decide whether to move forward with him, Dwight Howard or Joakim Noah, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Lakers are looking to add a center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. Howard and Noah have already […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their exhaustive search on the replacement for the injured DeMarcus Cousins, the team now appear to be narrowing down their options. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, potential big man recruits Dwight Howard and Joakim Noah have not only worked out individually with L.A., but that both guys have actually […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose thinks the Los Angeles Lakers should consider signing Joakim Noah instead of Dwight Howard. The Lakers are currently in need of a center to fill the void left by the injured DeMarcus Cousins. Boogie suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a workout […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes that the Los Angeles Lakers should pursue Dwight Howard instead of Joakim Noah. The Lakers are looking for a replacement for DeMarcus Cousins, who is likely to miss the entire 2018-19 NBA season after sustaining a torn ACL. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Los Angeles is set to […]

One NBA executive doesn’t understand why the Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Dwight Howard. Howard, who is a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, is expected to be waived by Memphis before the 2019-20 season starts. The former superstar big man is reportedly going to work out for the Lakers, who are in need of […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose thinks Dwight Howard should stay with the Memphis Grizzlies and doesn’t see Howard being a good fit on the Los Angeles Lakers. Rose believes Howard is “too accomplished” to be JaVale McGee’s backup on the Lakers and playing for the Grizzlies would allow the former […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Dwight Howard is unlikely to play a single game for the franchise, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj reported earlier Tuesday that Howard, Joakim Noah, and Marreese Speights will be worked out by the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard is the only one of the three that is under contract, but the Grizzlies […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning individual workouts to evaluate centers Joakim Noah, Dwight Howard and Mo Speights this week in Los Angeles, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Another consideration currently overseas: Marcin Gortat. Lakers want a window into physical condition and mindset of a potential addition. The Lakers are exhausting every possibility to replace […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins wants the Los Angeles Lakers to bring back Dwight Howard. The Lakers need to sign Dwight Howard! Let’s not act like this man can’t play and produce at a high level! The Lakers also have a mature veteran team that can manage themselves and call him out on his BS! […]

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst believes Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers is not likely to happen. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Howard and Joakim Noah, as they need another center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. Windhorst thinks the Lakers are doing their proper due diligence, but says Howard coming back […]

Dwight Howard always had a good relationship with Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss despite leaving Los Angeles on bad terms with some people in the organization, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Lakers are considering signing Howard after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. Howard played one season with the Lakers. […]

ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst thinks the Los Angeles Lakers would be “insane” to sign Dwight Howard. The Lakers are looking for a center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. JaVale McGee is the only center on the roster at the moment. Windhorst, who has covered LeBron James’ teams for years, says the Lakers […]

ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler says the Los Angeles Lakers should ask LeBron James first if signing Dwight Howard is a good idea. The Lakers are in the market for a center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. Legler believes it would be smart of the Lakers to get LeBron’s insight into Howard […]

Dwight Howard’s former Orlando Magic teammate, Jameer Nelson, believes Howard would be a great fit on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are reportedly interested in adding Howard after they lost DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear: With ego aside, I think @dwighthoward would be a great fit for the @Lakers. He’ll still be one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Dwight Howard comes as no surprise in the wake of DeMarcus Cousins’ torn ACL, which could sideline him for the entire 2019-20 NBA season. The purple and gold only have JaVale McGee as their lone true center and could use a quality big man to fill in at that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have an easier pathway to acquire Dwight Howard than initially expected, as his current team, the Memphis Grizzlies, is expected to release him eventually, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Howard has shown deep interest in joining the Lakers while the organization is doing its due diligence to find […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Dwight Howard might not be as significant as others perceive, at least at this point. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the team’s inquiry about Howard is more “due diligence,” noting that it still very early in their decision making process. Regarding the Lakers and Dwight Howard, a team […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have given the Los Angeles Lakers permission to speak with eight-time All-Star big man Dwight Howard, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Grizzlies are granting the Los Angeles Lakers permission to speak with Dwight Howard, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 18, 2019 The Lakers are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dwight Howard reportedly have a mutual interest in a potential reunion, with the former All-Star big man excited about the prospect of returning to LA and playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. https://twitter.com/ShowtimeForum/status/1163191947781033984 Howard played for the Lakers during the 2012-13 campaign and then left the following season to […]