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The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

Last week, Dwight Howard and the Atlanta Hawks’ 41st pick were dealt to the Charlotte Hornets for Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee and the No. 31 overall pick. The trade news leaked before the NBA Draft while Howard was hosting a live chat about offseason trade rumors. Only Dwight Howard could find himself in such an […]

In a bit of a surprising move prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, former All-Star center Dwight Howard was dealt to the Charlotte Hornets after just one season with the Atlanta Hawks. It has immediately created a new opportunity for Howard to get a fresh start to his NBA career, again. During his introductory press conference […]

The Charlotte Hornets traded for former Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star center Dwight Howard on Tuesday. In a trade that sent the 41st pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, guard Marco Belinelli, and center Miles Plumlee to the Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets received a good rebounder and rim-protector in Howard. Of course, he is no longer the […]

The Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday evening made the surprising move within the Southeast division to acquire former All-Star center Dwight Howard from the Atlanta Hawks in a multi-player trade. It has immediately thrust them into the picture of being one of the more interesting teams in the Eastern Conference. In light of that move, Hornets […]

In a move that was not talked about a lot before it happened, the Atlanta Hawks dealt the former All-Star center Dwight Howard to the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets sent guard Marco Belinelli, center Miles Plumlee and the 41st selection in the upcoming draft for Howard and the 31st selection. Howard has had a slow […]

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard asked fans on Twitter about potential trades coming down the pipeline in this busy NBA offseason, ironically enough he was unaware that he was going to be traded just five minutes after his tweet. Not sure I've ever seen life come at somebody faster pic.twitter.com/aIuxoLzoZj — Rodger Sherman (@rodger) June […]

The afternoon of June 20th saw the Los Angeles Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Just two hours later, another blockbuster announced via Marc Spears of The Undefeated. In what was the second major trade of the day, […]

The conclusion of the NBA season naturally gets everyone thinking about the offseason. For the Clippers, that means navigating a sea of uncertainty. This sea includes the pending free agency of the franchise’s biggest star, point guard Chris Paul. Paul has an option for an early player termination. Considering he stands to earn a major […]

Dwight Howard joined the set of ESPN’s First Take and ended up taking the unpopular choice in front of a Cleveland crowd, picking Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant over LeBron James as the best player in today’s NBA. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year praised Durant’s defense throughout the season, as he has tapped […]

Entering his 14th year in the NBA next season, Dwight Howard understands that he won’t be able to continue being a dominant force inside the paint especially in the latter stages of his career. That said, the Atlanta Hawks center recently made an appearance on ESPN’s The Jump, where he revealed a facet of his game […]

The Atlanta Hawks on Friday officially introduced former Golden State Warriors‘ assistant general manager Travis Schlenk as their next general manager. It didn’t take long for Schlenk to address the big elephant in the room concerning Dwight Howard‘s long-term standing with the organization, according to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Listen, Dwight is one […]

Earlier in the week, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revealed in an interview with Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation that Dwight Howard did not want to work with him during his lone season with the team. It didn’t take long for Howard to fire back on his personal Instagram account where he promoted his […]

The morning and night of April 28 were not memorable moments for Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard. That night was when the Hawks were eliminated from the first-round of the NBA playoffs by the Washington Wizards. Howard didn’t make much of an impact in the loss by recording five turnovers and failing to reach in […]

Following the diminished role he played in the playoffs, it’s no secret that Dwight Howard was unhappy with the lack of playing time he received. However, it appears that Mike Budenholzer is not the only team executive that doesn’t think highly of the former three-time Defensive Player of the Year anymore. A recent poll was […]

Following the tough loss they suffered in Game 2 of their first round series against he Washington Wizards, Dwight Howard was understandably not in the best of moods. Reporters surrounded him inside their locker room, and the Atlanta Hawks center was literally lost for words to the questions thrown at him. He could only respond […]

Back in 2004, the Orlando Magic had their hands on the overall first-round pick for the 2004 NBA draft. With tons of talent to choose from, the Magic decided to bank on an athlete fresh out of high school: Dwight Howard. Howard spent eight years playing with the Magic before he realized it was time for […]

Since entering the league back in 2004, Dwight Howard has been known to be a physical specimen. His broad shoulders and chiseled arms make him a frightening sight on the court and his mere presence is enough to alter a lot of shots inside the paint. However, he had an addiction in the past that […]

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In the famous words of L.A. Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler: Oh me, oh my! We might just have a dunk of the year candidate in our hands. Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Victor Oladipo put center Dwight Howard in his grave after double-clutching a two-handed baseline dunk and taking the big man down with him. […]

Atlanta Hawks new signing Dwight Howard had no love from home team fans during the 109-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at Staples Center. It didn’t take long for the boos to come yet again, despite having been three years since he played there. Fans ruthleslly booed at his introduction, at every rebound he […]

Whenever he plays a game in Staples Center to face the Los Angeles Lakers, former purple and gold big man Dwight Howard expects to get booed and heckled by fans watching live, especially after his unsuccessful stint with the team back in the 2012-2013 season. This was the case on Sunday night when the Atlanta […]

The Atlanta Hawks lost a close game to the Charlotte Hornets Friday night 100-96, but things could’ve been different. Late in the fourth quarter Dwight Howard landed an elbow to Cody Zeller’s face and was assessed a flagrant 2 before being ejected from the game. That lifted the crowd to rally behind the team for the […]

Atlanta Hawks‘ center Dwight Howard is best-known for his post moves and defensive acumen and is infamous for his free-throw shooting woes. But recently, the 6-foot-11 big man revealed what he has been working on in practices that he wants to add to his offensive arsenal. It may come as a surprise to many but […]

The Atlanta Hawks may be dealing with their first serious injury this season. Their starting center and prized recruit of the summer, Dwight Howard, suffered a left quad contusion in their match against the Miami Heat Tuesday and was forced to leave the game. Dwight Howard has a left quad contusion. Will NOT return. — Chris Vivlamore […]

When news broke out that Dwight Howard would join his hometown team, the Atlanta Hawks, their fans rejoiced with the thought of having the eight-time All-Star part of their already competitive lineup. But the 30-year-old did not tell his mom he got an offer from them but instead said it was from the Utah Jazz. The […]

When Dwight Howard decided to bring his talents last summer to his home team, the Atlanta Hawks, he knew he’d have a good coach with a good staff, but he never imagined it to be better than he expected. The eight-time All-Star only had good words to say about head coach, Mike Budenholzer, and the entire […]

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela is marking a spot for himself in the NBA, and he attributes his development to former teammate Dwight Howard. The Swiss big man spoke to reporters about how being alongside the Hawks’ new star helped him. “To compete against him at practice, it was really about my confidence. I was like […]

Before there was Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, there was James Harden, and Dwight Howard. Rumors of the Houston Rockets duo not getting along, and animosity destroying their chemistry ran across several headlines in the media. Howard eventually left the Rockets to sign with the Atlanta Hawks this summer after a tumultuous 2015/16 season. Harden denies […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had another solid performance in his second NBA game. From an individual standpoint, Embiid is looking better than expected. Saturday’s game at the Wells Fargo Center saw the Sixers get blown out by the Atlanta Hawks, but Embiid’s results were encouraging. He ended the game with 14 points, two rebounds, one assists, two […]

It hasn’t taken long for Joel Embiid to impress people around the league with his play. Less than a game, actually. Saturday, the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks played a matinee that was mostly dominated by the Hawks. But Embiid had his moments, including this swat on Dwight Howard. https://vine.co/v/5peMaJ23pAv Embiid effectively came out of […]

Dwight Howard made his presence known in front of his hometown fans early in their season opener, scoring the first points of the Atlanta Hawks‘ season with an emphatic put-back slam in a 114-99 win against the Washington Wizards. Kent Bazemore took a mid-range fadeaway that missed short, as Howard broke free of Marcin Gortat […]

Dwight Howard’s departure from the Houston Rockets began a long time ago, it seems. Monday morning, a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon came out revealing that the Rockets management pushed for Clint Capela to get more playing time and for a “drastic” reduction in Howard’s minutes last season. Via ESPN: Houston Rockets management repeatedly pushed […]

The NBA preseason games might have no bearing and is mainly used to improve players’ conditioning and for the team to run some plays they practiced in real-game situations. But Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard showed the hustle more often seen in the playoffs. In an attempt to keep the possession, the eight-time All-Star dove for […]

On Tuesday night, Houston Rockets rookie forward Chinanu Onuaku caused quite a stir when he sank two free throws late in the fourth quarter during their exhibition match against the New Orleans Pelicans in China. Making both shots may seem like a normal occurrence but the Louisville product shot them using the underhand technique. Ben […]

Dwight Howard is a difference maker in the paint when he’s on – defensively at least. During the Monday night preseason matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Howard looked re-energized. Then the moment came when he reminded us why he is one of the league’s most feared shot blockers. Cavs guard Jordan McRae […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a steady cast of solid players, but it’s difficult to predict where they will land when the dust settles. Losing Jeff Teague and Al Horford, but gaining Dwight Howard at center makes them an intriguing mystery. Howard can be a big help to the Hawks this season, but for now remains a question mark. He wants a bigger […]

Even before last season ended, a lot of people already believed that Dwight Howard will opt-out from his contract and ultimately decide not to re-join the Houston Rockets because of a reported feud he had with the team’s other star, James Harden. But in a recent interview with ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the 6-foot-11 center denied that the two […]

Dwight Howard has tuned out of the hype wagon driven by Golden State Warriors‘ new star Kevin Durant. The Atlanta Hawks‘ new star center claims he hasn’t paid attention to who is in their roster. “Well, to be honest with you, I haven’t even looked at Golden State,” Howard said in an interview on SiriusXM NBA […]