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Dwight Howard will officially take his place among basketball’s immortals at the Hall of Fame ceremony next month, with Shaquille O’Neal confirmed as one of his presenters. The announcement surprised many fans, given the long history of tension between the two former Lakers stars. Yet it signals a new chapter in their relationship. Both legends […]

Shaquille O’Neal had a hilarious response to Dwight Howard missing a dunk while he gave an interview courtside at the BIG3 playoffs. O’Neal was initially rumored to be one of the legends who would walk out Dwight Howard at his Hall of Fame induction after the LA Riot star requested Shaq to do so, and […]

Dwight Howard has never been shy about his opinion, and when it comes to Victor Wembanyama, he thinks the San Antonio Spurs star is leaving too much on the table. Wembanyama has dazzled the league since his debut, standing 7-foot-4 with an 8-foot wingspan, leading the NBA in blocks in each of his first two […]

Dwight Howard is debunking the claim that he drugged his estranged wife, Amber Rose Howard (born Amy Luciani) in since-dismissed protective order petition. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Amber claims that during an alleged physical altercation with Dwight, he slipped a drug in her drink. The former Los Angeles Lakers star has […]

If there’s one athlete who would truly enjoy the new “Superman” movie, it’s NBA legend Dwight Howard. In fact, that’s exactly how he felt after watching it—twice. Howard gave himself the nickname “Superman” during his illustrious basketball career. While he received flak for stealing it from fellow NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal, the three-time Defensive Player […]

Dropping 50 points in an NBA game is no easy feat. In fact, it takes a hot shooting streak and ultimate efficiency to reach that particular milestone. While there are some surprising names that have joined the club, most are household names. But surprisingly, even some of the best scorers in the NBA have never […]

Amy Luciani is clearing up allegations about her divorce from Dwight Howard. After six months of marriage, Luciani and Howard have decided to call it quits, claiming that the marriage was “irretrievably broken.” The Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta star addressed rumors that she wanted the former NBA player’s money in the divorce settlement. “With […]

Amy Luciani has confirmed what many fans suspected. The reality star and rapper revealed that she and Dwight Howard are officially separated, per Vibe. In a statement to The Shade Room, Luciani said, “Although it is true, I am not sure how it got out to the public. Still wrapping my head around a lot. […]

Dwight Howard’s 2025 had been filled with personal wins. He reconnected with old rivals, earned a Hall of Fame nod, tied the knot with Amy Luciani, and even returned to the spotlight with a stint on Dancing with the Stars. But none of that could shield him from heartbreak. The former NBA champion is now […]

For every player on the Pacers roster, there is perhaps nobody who is savoring this run in the playoffs than Myles Turner. The longest tenured player on the team, Turner has had his name thrown in trade rumors almost every season before signing a contract extension back during the 2022-23 season. Myles Turner certainly has […]

The BIG3 has ruled that Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson will not face suspensions following their physical altercation during Saturday’s season opener between the Los Angeles Riot and Miami 305, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Haynes reported Tuesday that league sources confirmed both players were issued warnings but were granted leniency due to being […]

Dwight Howard had Lance Stephenson in a headlock. Stephenson responded by dragging him into the crowd near the media tables. This is how things escalated during Saturday’s BIG3 season opener between LA Riot and Miami 305. The game ended with both former NBA stars ejected before the final point was scored. It all started late […]

The Indiana Pacers were outplayed from the opening tip in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 123–107. It was a rough night across the board, and while fans processed the loss, Dwight Howard stirred the pot. The former first overall pick tweeted an edited photo of himself wearing a […]

There is no doubt that Indiana Pacers fans are ecstatic following their come-from-behind Game 1 win on Thursday. They trailed the Oklahoma City Thunder by as much as 15 points before staging a comeback that culminated in Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater to go up 1-0 in the NBA Finals.  But it turns out another Pacers fan […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal has a way of forming unique relationships. O’Neal formed a tight bond with Allen Iverson, as Iverson described with strong emotion to People Magazine.  Then, of course, there was his, at times, tempestuous relationship with Kobe Bryant during the Lakers dynasty run in the early 2000s. However, former NBA center […]

Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope believes the Orlando Magic have the foundation and mindset needed to contend for a championship — and he’s made it clear that bringing a title to Central Florida is at the top of his list. Speaking on the latest episode of Above the Rim with DH12, hosted by recently elected Hall […]

The majority of the players in the NBA’s 20K points club are Basketball Hall of Famers. It’s a group that’s composed of players who have cemented their legacies as some of the best in the sport. But while scoring 20,000 points is a huge feat, there are some special players who weren’t able to accomplish […]

If anyone understands the situation Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is in, it would be Dwight Howard. The likely future Hall of Famer had a similar career trajectory with the Orlando Magic. However, after Antetokounmpo was rumored to leave the Bucks, Howard gave his reasoning to the Greek Freak about staying put in Milwaukee. “What […]

Dwight Howard stepped in for Shaquille O’Neal on Tuesday night’s NBA on TNT broadcast. With O’Neal missing his second consecutive show due to other work obligations, the network turned to Howard to help round out the panel alongside Ernie Johnson, Jalen Rose, and Charles Barkley. Howard quickly found his footing alongside the rest of the […]

After brutal showings in Games 2 and 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, everyone concluded that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is in fact mortal. Following another rough outing in a potentially costly Game 4 loss, it seemed like someone possessed the stupendous center’s body or stole his talent a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic at the February trade deadline marked one of the most significant moves of the 2024-25 NBA season. The blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick to Dallas in exchange for the All-NBA guard. Yet despite the magnitude of […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard might be on friendly terms today, but not too long ago, the two were locked in a heated feud that played out publicly. O’Neal spent years throwing jabs at Howard, saying he did it to push him toward greatness—the same way former NBA […]

Although Dwight Howard is certainly still young and fit enough to do it, don’t expect the eight-time All-Star to be making a return to an NBA court anytime soon. The recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee isn’t closing the door on a possible NBA return, but he does admit it would be difficult to […]

Dwight Howard wanted Wilt Chamberlain to walk him out to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. If the latter was still alive, of course. Howard appeared as a special guest on an episode of The Dan Patrick Show on Thursday. Patrick asked him to pick one player, and Howard says he would hope that Chamberlain, […]

In light of Dwight Howard’s Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, he reflected on his NBA career, including leaving the Orlando Magic to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard says his intention was never to leave the Magic, but he doesn’t regret the decision because of the lessons that came with it, which eventually led […]

Dwight Howard is going into the Class of 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame, and the accomplishment is well-deserved for someone who was one of the most dominant big men in his era. It’s amazing to see how easy Howard made things look when he got into the paint, but just like any player, there was […]

NBA legend Dwight Howard is going to be in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as he is part of the 2025 class. After Howard learned that he would be going to the Hall of Fame, he tweeted out that he wants Shaquille O’Neal to be one of the people that walks him out at […]

Hall of Fame center Dwight Howard will play his final season of professional basketball in the BIG3 league, suiting up for the Los Angeles Riot as a Player-Captain under head coach Nick Young, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Howard will lead the Riot alongside co-captains Jordan Crawford and Elijah Stewart. The trio reunites with […]

Leaving a clear impact on the NBA throughout three decades, Dwight Howard has earned himself a place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Howard will be among those who will be a first ballot Hall of Famer in the Class of 2025, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Dwight Howard has been elected as a […]

On Tuesday night, Paolo Banchero joined Orlando Magic nobility in franchise lore. His 30 points in four straight games placed him alongside exceptional Magic legends Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady, and new Orlando Hall of Famer Dwight Howard. Since Orlando’s loss to the Houston Rockets on March 19 to their win over the Charlotte Hornets, Banchero […]

Monday was a special day for the Orlando Magic and their former star center, Dwight Howard. More than a decade after his departure, the Magic honored Howard by inducting him into their Hall of Fame before their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, another team he played for. The emotional eight-time All-Star, widely regarded as […]

The Orlando Magic inducted Dwight Howard into the franchise’s Hall of Fame on Monday night, which shows that the Magic franchise has truly forgiven Howard for the unceremonious way he exited from the team back in 2012. Howard was a central figure, after all, during the most successful run in franchise history — with Orlando […]

On Monday night, the Orlando Magic inducted Dwight Howard into the franchise Hall of Fame, and at the perfect time too, what with one of the most important teams of Howard’s career, the Los Angeles Lakers, visiting town. Howard may have not exited from the Magic back in 2012 on the smoothest of terms, but […]

The Orlando Magic made their recognition of the impact Dwight Howard had on them official; he is now in the franchise’s Hall of Fame. Howard played eight seasons with the Magic from 2004 to 2012, averaging 18.4 points, 13 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. He won six All-Star selections, three Defensive Player of the […]

Dwight Howard is on his way to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and yet if given the choice, Howard would still want to continue his NBA career. Howard last played in the NBA in 2022 when he returned to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first season of their failed Russell Westbrook experiment, […]

Bringing aboard a one-year rental NBA star is risky depending on how much the team gave up to acquire him. Or if the player was a free agent, there is little risk, but there usually is little upside since the player usually is on the downside of his career. Still, some rentals turn out to […]

Dwight Howard’s net worth in 2025 is $140 million. Howard is a former NBA center that was one of the best big men in the league during his heyday. And now, he’s a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame. As such, Howard has amassed quite a fortune throughout his colorful NBA career. As of […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest may not be the spectacle it once was, as the game’s biggest stars have continually refused to join the event over the past few years, but Mac McClung has managed to breathe plenty of life into the event over its past three iterations. McClung became the first player in NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just made a huge move ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they were involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history. The Lakers now have Luka Doncic because of it, and they look like a legitimate threat to win an NBA championship. However, it would be beneficial to […]