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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 […]

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks had an hour-long discussion on what kind of demonstration they will do to show their team’s unity. Thanks to what newly-acquired center Dwight Howard presented, the team now has an idea and it may be the most ambitious one to date. After seeing other teams such as the Boston Celtics, New York […]

Numerous videos of new Atlanta Hawks signing Dwight Howard have been making the rounds onthe internet. Apparently the 12-year pro is working on his jump shot with a shooting coach – even during a trip to China to promote his new sneakers. The video shows Howard actually being fairly effective in his mid-range game, saying […]

Congratulations for not trying to get Dwight Howard. That’s the message former long-time NBA coach Herb Brown would like to send the way of the Portland Trail Blazers. Brown, brother of Larry Brown, was the Detroit Pistons head coach from 1975-78 and then an assistant with many teams through as recent as 2011. He didn’t […]

Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden’s defense has been an incredible weak point of his game during the seven years he’s been in the league. As he’s become a prominent player in the league and the face of the Rockets franchise, his work on the defensive end has been increasingly scrutinized. Harden’s offensive ability […]

New team, new sneakers. The Atlanta Hawks‘ new acquisition, Dwight Howard, spent the weekend promoting his new Peak DH2 sneakers in China. The inspiration for the logo is the yin-yang philosophy of opposite forces, hence the upside-down reversed initials. While Howard’s new shoes have only been released in China, officials said they’re working on a limited run […]

Atlanta Hawks new acquisition Dwight Howard has been released from the hospital, according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Hawks center Dwight Howard has been released from the hospital after treatment for dehydration. — Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) September 12, 2016 Howard was in China, promoting his DH2 sneaker by Peak and became ill on […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard was reportedly rushed to a hospital after experiencing dehydration symptoms during a flight to Atlanta Sunday night, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. It’s always a scary situation whenever you are needed to be taken to a hospital but it looks like for Howard, this might not have been too serious. Here’s […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard has taken much criticism for his lack of creativity in the post, but he has never been known to be a great shooter either, particularly from the free-throw line. He shot a career-low 48.9 percent from the charity stripe last season with the Houston Rockets, but he’s looking to correct his issues for next […]

Since the recent acquisition of center Dwight Howard, the Atlanta Hawks have had to do some damage control with All-Star forward Paul Millsap. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders the Hawks have assured Millsap that they have no intents to trade him. Paul Millsap’s trade chances “The only reason Millsap’s name gets talked about in trade […]

Dwight Howard has been working hard to get ready for next season after a disappointing tenure with the Houston Rockets came to end. Now signed to the Atlanta Hawks, he’s ready for a new start. However, Howard still has more work to do to win back the hearts of sports fans. Not only are fans in Los Angeles […]

Atlanta Hawks backup center Tiago Splitter believes the team has improved…defensively at least. This summer the team traded Jeff Teague, in favor of keeping Dennis Schroder, and signed center Dwight Howard, although they failed to retain Al Horford who left to join the Celtics. Splitter spoke with Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and said he feels the team […]

Dwight Howard appears to be turning on a new leaf in his home team Atlanta Hawks. As he works on a new part of his game, the multiple-time All-Star has also chosen the perfect workout partner. Videos of Howard working on his midrange game have surfaced over the past few weeks. They say that you […]

The 2015-2016 NBA season was amazing in its own right. The Golden State Warriors breaking the Chicago Bulls‘ all-time regular season wins record, the retirement of greats like Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, as well as LeBron James leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever title. One of the most dazzling plays in the game […]

Today is a sad day for the sports community as legendary broadcaster John Saunders passed away at the age of 61. The cause of death is yet to be announced. Saunders is widely known for his work hosting ‘The Sports Reporters’ on ESPN for the last fifteen years. He was also heavily involved in covering […]

The modern NBA big man is more comfortable on the perimeter than ever. That extends to centers. Dwight Howard represents a dying breed in the league today. Once the most dominant post-up threat and feared protector of the rim, his kind have become rare. Howard headed back home this summer when he signed with the […]

Dwight Howard has earned himself a somewhat questionable reputation over the last few years. Since things turned sour between Howard and former Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy, his desire to win, character, and value as a teammate have all been called into question. After his relationship with Houston Rockets’ star player James Harden reportedly […]