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Newly-named Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard quickly put his chops to work in the offseason, hoping to get a cemented place in the front office at the wake of former president Ernie Grunfeld’s firing. Trading Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies was among his first moves after taking over the brass in an interim […]

The addition of Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat roster is a step in the right direction for the franchise. But the offseason work by president Pat Riley and general manager Andy Elisburg isn’t over. To make the trade for Butler really matter in 2019-20, the team has to acquire an important piece or two […]

Who will ever forget the 2013-14 season opener between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets? It was the game that was popularized by the beef between Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, which ended with the Black Mamba calling his former teammate ‘soft’. It became such a popular moment that fans still can’t get […]

‘I’m not gay.’ This is Dwight Howard’s message to all his critics after rumors about his sexuality made headlines last season. Questions about Howard’s sexuality was put into spotlight last year after a certain Masin Elije claimed that Howard is gay. Elije actually filed a lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies center, saying that Howard tried […]

Dwight Howard was recently traded by the Washington Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies. The consensus around the league is that he will either be traded or waived. If the former happens, the 33-year-old big man recently said he’s open to returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. When Howard was traded to the Lakers back in […]

Dwight Howard just got traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, but he’s expected to hit the free-agent market soon. The big man seems open to playing for either of the two Los Angeles teams. His first stint in LA didn’t go very well, as he played for the Lakers during the 2012-13 campaign and contributed heavily […]

Dwight Howard was traded by the Washington Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies for C.J. Miles, but the 33-year-old’s NBA career might not be over following Memphis’ expected waiving of the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Howard, in his 15th NBA season, would love another “shot” at Los Angeles, either with the title-contending Lakers or […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has a bit of advice for the team’s newest big man Anthony Davis. Howard, who only played one season for the Lakers back in 2011-12, told Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times that AD should have fun and enjoy playing for the Purple and Gold and the […]

Dwight Howard’s ballyhooed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, needless to say, didn’t exactly go as planned. The Lakers were supposed to be basketball’s next best super team, adding Howard and Steve Nash to a two-time championship core of Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and Metta World Peace. It didn’t work out that way. Beset by […]

Dwight Howard says he’s feeling good, as he’s now eight months removed from his second back surgery. Howard, who was traded by the Washington Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies, says he has lost 25 pounds in four weeks and wants to “be whatever a team needs me to be” moving forward. “I’m a full go. […]

Veteran center Dwight Howard says he has “grown up” and doesn’t have an ego anymore. Ever since he requested a trade from the Orlando Magic, Howard has seen his star status in the league dwindle. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets […]

The Memphis Grizzlies completed a trade with the Washington Wizards to acquire former All-Star center Dwight Howard. However, Howard’s stay in Grind City will likely be short-lived, as Memphis reportedly plans to waive or trade the former first-overall pick. In exchange for Howard, the Grizzlies are sending veteran forward C.J. Miles to the Wizards. The […]

The Washington Wizards are trading center Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies, per multiple reports. The Grizzlies are trading shooting guard C.J. Miles to Washington for Howard. The deal saves Memphis $3.1 million. Sources: Washington has traded Dwight Howard to Memphis. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2019 Dwight Howard played in only nine games […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard says his body “feels amazing.” Howard only played in nine games this past season for the Wizards because of a back injury which required surgery. It was the second back surgery for Howard, who will turn 34 in December. The former star center opted into his 2019-20 player option with […]

It’s no secret that Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Chris Paul have had their fair share of disagreements during their time together as one of the most dynamic backcourt duos the league has ever seen. This tension was put further in the limelight thanks to another season that ended in disappointment. However, as reported […]

In an in-depth look at the 2009 Orlando Magic by The Ringer, former Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy says that Dwight Howard was a major reason for the team’s success in 2009. Orlando — while it might not earn credit for it — was one of the first teams to revolutionize the NBA […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Washington Wizards big man Dwight Howard did not exactly have the best year of his career during his single season with the Los Angeles Lakers. As a matter of fact, many believed that to have been a failed experiment, which led to Howard walking away from the Purple and Gold the following summer as a […]

As expected, Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard has reportedly opted into his 2019-20 player option with the team, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Howard will make $5,603,850 in 2019-20. The former All-Star only played in nine games this season for the Wizards because of a back injury which required surgery. It was the second […]

Strategizing to make an NBA franchise successful takes determination, foresight, and knowledge of the game. Looking around today’s league, it is clear that the building block to this formula is talented players. The NBA is full of elite level talent, but star level players can take a franchise to the next level and alter its […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks told local reporters on Wednesday “it’s pretty safe to say” center Dwight Howard won’t play again this season. Howard only played in nine games this season. He suffered a back injury which required surgery. #Wizards coach Scott Brooks: “Its pretty safe to say” that Dwight Howard will not return […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says the team hasn’t “officially” shut down center Dwight Howard for the rest of the season. Howard is still recovering from back surgery. The big man is doing non-contact work. Brooks says it’s going to be tough for Howard to play again this season, but he’s not giving up […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard has tagged the recent lawsuit filed by Masin Elije as a ‘money grab’ attempt. Elije, who identifies as a gay man, has filed a lawsuit against the 15-year NBA veteran. According to him, Howard approached him in Nov. 2018 and asked him to sign a non-disclosure agreement “regarding their communications.” […]

While Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks won’t completely shut the door on Dwight Howard playing again this season, he admits “time is running out” for the former All-NBA center. Howard is still recovering from back surgery. The Wizards have 16 games left in the season. Scott Brooks said there is no update on Dwight […]

Dwight Howard has had an unusual year. He has played only nine games this season after spending the offseason bouncing around. He was moved between three organizations after a summer trade and a buyout. Even his buyout from the Brooklyn Nets was unusual. The Washington Wizards increased his salary for this season in order to […]

Dwight Howard’s first season with the Washington Wizards just keeps getting worse and worse. Howard, who is recovering from back surgery, tweaked his hamstring in a non-contract drill. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks told local reporters on Tuesday it’s a minor setback for Howard. Dwight Howard had a “minor setback,” per Scott Brooks. Tweaked his […]

Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy recently took part in a wide-ranging interview with Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel. Amid their discussion, Van Gundy was asked if Wizards big man Dwight Howard should be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible. “Absolutely!” Van Gundy said without hesitation. “It’s not […]

When he returns to the team, Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard will only do one-on-zero on-court work, according to head coach Scott Brooks. Howard, who underwent back surgery in November, has been rehabbing the injury in his hometown of Atlanta. When Dwight Howard does return, he will not do live action practice. Just 1-on-0 on-court […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard has made significant progress in his recovery after undergoing spine surgery and is now read to resume on-court work. Howard underwent surgery last November and has been rehabbing in his hometown of Atlanta since then, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium: Wizards center Dwight Howard […]

The NBA trade deadline passed with New Orleans Pelicans star center Anthony Davis still on the roster. Davis requested a trade from the team that drafted him in late January. The Pelicans have struggled to build a contender around him, and it appears that his patience finally wore thin. Unfortunately, the Pelicans chose not to […]

Thursday was quite the day around the league. The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a call from Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers; the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kristaps Porzingis; and the Milwaukee Bucks went into Toronto, took down the Raptors to be 24 games over .500 for the first time since 1986, and […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks told local reporters on Wednesday he isn’t sure when center Dwight Howard will return to the court. Dwight Howard underwent back surgery on Nov. 30 and has been rehabbing the injury in his hometown of Atlanta. It's been two months since Dwight Howard's surgery and Coach Scott Brooks gives […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is unfortunately no longer in the NBA with his days of breaking backboards and snagging rebounds becoming something from the distant past. However, we do still get to enjoy “Shaq’s” commentary as part of Turner Sports’ NBA coverage with “The Big Aristotle” remaining a big part of the league today. On […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard has been rehabbing from back surgery in Atlanta, and the team is hoping to get a better idea of how his recovery is going after the All-Star break. Dwight Howard underwent surgery on his lower back on Nov. 30. The eight-time All-Star has only played in nine games this season for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have finally found a way to bring it all together. Well, during the regular season that is. Despite having one of the best records in the NBA, true success for a team is measured in the playoffs. This is where the Bucks have fallen short lately. With a bonafide superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo, it […]

Earning an NBA All-Star spot is tough. Of the 480 players who have seen NBA action this season, only 57 have made an All-Star Game during their careers. Players have to play hard, produce great stats, and their team needs to win often, plus they need support from fans and respect from other players, media […]

It has been a highly successful 2018-19 season for the Toronto Raptors so far despite losing both their head coach at the end of last season’s playoff run and their franchise player to a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. But the injury bug has hit them quite a bit the past few weeks with […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard made his first public comments Tuesday since undergoing back surgery and the former All-NBA big man says he will stay in Atlanta to rehab his injury. Howard is from Atlanta, so he will have family members with him as he embarks on this grueling rehab process. The Wizards are playing […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard has a passion outside of basketball these days that some people may not know about. Howard is currently sidelined after it was revealed that he would need surgery to fix a gluteal issue, with the 14-year pro expected to be out of action for at least several months. But that […]