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Th Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent point guard Jarret Jack for the veteran’s minimum as reported by Shams Charania of the Vertical: Free agent Jarrett Jack has agreed to a one-year minimum deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 11, 2016 This is a great pick up […]

Videos around Facebook have shown Dwight Howard working on both his free throws and his mid-range jumper, two aspects of his game where D-12 has struggled immensely throughout his career. During his horrific last season with the Houston Rockets, culminating in a 14-minute TV-aired intervention on TNT, Howard averaged near career lows in both points per […]

Are the top two threats to the Cavs in the eastern conference in clear view already? The NBA off-season doesn’t last as long as other sports, so the push to improve for organizations starts immediately after the last whistle blows. the Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception. Fresh off of a championship, the Cavs enter the […]

In the latest of the Dwight Howard saga, Howard opened up about this past season with the Houston Rockets. When asked on his decision to leave the Rockets and sign with his hometown, the Atlanta Hawks, Howard said last years season left a bad taste in his mouth. “I’m really (ticked) off about last season,” […]

Oklahoma City must be truly gasping in horror at the state of their franchise in the past 24 hours. The first star in this newly born NBA town, 2013-14 MVP Kevin Durant, only just deserted his old team for Steve Kerr and Jerry West’s Golden State Warriors. Now, several rumors report that the Thunder front office might […]

It seems like the Dallas Mavericks are not the free agency destination they were years ago. They were able to get quality players like Chandler Parsons, J.J. Barea and Monta Ellis in the past, but some of the more recent star players the Mavericks pursued are gone, such as Hassan Whiteside, Mike Conley, Nic Batum, and Dwight Howard. […]

On a day in which it seemed that the momentum was pushing Al Horford back to Atlanta, in a stunning change of events, Horford has decided to sign with the Boston Celtics on a max deal – four-years, $113 million. Horford has already taken some pre-emptive measures to indicate his choice – he switched his […]

The Atlanta Hawks are not done wheeling and dealing yet. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks are on the phones looking for potential trades for all star forward Paul Millsap. Millsap is the expendable player after the Hawks signed Dwight Howard to a three-year deal and are looking to give a sizable contract to […]

Not many expected this kind of deal for Kent Bazemore two years ago. The Hawks didn’t take long to convince the shooting guard to return to Atlanta, as they agreed a four-year, $70 million deal to retain his services on the second day of the free agency period, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The skilled […]

The recently announced signing of Dwight Howard to a three-year, $70.5 million contract leaves the Atlanta Hawks with a decision to make: Al Horford or Kent Bazemore? Howard’s homecoming leaves the Hawks with about $19 million in cap space – almost zero dollars if you count Al Horford’s current $18 million hold on the space […]

After a long troubling season with the Houston Rockets and reported locker room tension with teammate James Harden, Dwight Howard is moving on to the Atlanta Hawks. The big man has reportedly signed a 3-year, $70.5M deal with the Hawks according to The Vertical’s Shams Charania. Dwight, who is an Atlanta native, will be returning […]

Dwight Howard is looking for a new place to call home, and it just might be Atlanta. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the former Rockets center found “traction” in his meeting with the Hawks on Friday as he “made a strong connection” with the team. Although Howard most likely won’t get a max deal, it seems […]

One of the most likely destinations turning out for free agent Dwight Howard is between the Atlanta Hawks, and the Boston Celtics. Currently, the odds seem to be leaning towards Howard signing this summer where Vegas is favoring Bean Town to acquire Howard at 10-11 odds. Howard has rubbed people the wrong way since the time Stan […]

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard will enter free agency this Friday searching for a team that will give him a max contract, a franchise star title, and a primary scoring role. What he will actually get couldn’t be any different. In an article from Howard Beck on Bleacher Report, various general managers, from Western conference […]

According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Portland Trail Blazers are looking into what it would take to sign unrestricted free agent Dwight Howard. The Blazers currently  have a young core led by Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum after the departure of LaMarcus Aldridge. They are looking for a top free agent to pair with the dynamic […]

It’s been clear for awhile that Dwight Howard will not return to play for the Houston Rockets next season, but the question of where he’ll end up is yet to be answered. There were rumors about him making a return to the Orlando Magic, but it’s a different pair of Eastern Conference organizations who have […]

This offseason will have a huge impact on the future of the Atlanta Hawks. All-Star center Al Horford is set to hit free agency and there’s no guarantee that he’ll remain a Hawk moving forward. Atlanta’s front office built an ultimate team, which finished first in the Eastern Conference in 2014-15 with four All-Stars, but […]

With this years huge spike in the NBA salary cap, many players have began putting their talents on the market. Recently, Dwight Howard has been said to be a potential free agent on the Atlanta Hawks drawing board. The Hawks going to the playoffs this year as the fourth seed probably helps their case when trying […]

It’s not a secret that Thunder star Kevin Durant will be heavily recruited this off-season. He hasn’t made his plans known about what he will do, but the Thunder seem to be the team that has the advantage, with a stacked roster and the ability to pay him the most money. One of the teams […]

Given his past relationship with new Rockets head coach, Mike D’Antoni, it seems very unlikely that Dwight Howard will remain in Houston after opting out of his contract with the franchise. Really, the D’Antoni signing was just the icing on the cake. Howard’s relationship with former MVP runner-up James Harden deteriorated from the time he […]

After taking some time off from a disastrous season in Houston, Dwight Howard has decided to opt out of his $23 million dollar player option for next season. According to reports, the Rockets brass attempted to convince Howard to stay, even if it was a long shot when hiring coach Mike D’antoni, whom Dwight previously played […]

With Mike D’Antoni coming to Houston to be the new head coach of the Rockets, it’s widely assumed that Dwight Howard will be on the move once again. There have been questions about Howard’s attitude and his impact on the court in the modern perimeter-based NBA, but he’s still going to demand around the max […]

Three years ago, the Mike D’Antoni and Dwight Howard relationship did not work out. Maybe in Houston it will. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey appeared on SiriusXM Bleacher Report Radio and commented on the current situation involving Howard. Morey stressed that D’Antoni would “welcome back” the veteran center to Houston: "He (D'Antoni) would welcome […]

Now that Mike D’Antoni is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the Houston Rockets, reports indicate that Dwight Howard will definitely be looking for a new home in free agency. One rumored suitor is the team who drafted him, the Orlando Magic. The franchise has plenty of cap room to work […]

Free agency is quickly approaching for big-name center Dwight Howard of the Houston Rockets. Being a prominent contributor to his different teams throughout his career, Howard is expected to go for a max contract of at least $30 million. Throughout his career, Howard has known how effective he can be on the court. When superstars […]

After another disappointing season for Dwight Howard, the eight-time All-Star is facing some of his past demons. He went on TNT’s Inside the NBA last week and admitted that he was disinterested at points this year, and he knows that his reputation among fans has deteriorated lately. In a more recent interview with ESPN’s Jackie […]

The Houston Rockets have a finalist in their search for a new coach, and chances are he will be standing when the smoke clears. After going through their list of potential candidates, which also included TNT analyst Kenny Smith, the Rockets look like they might settle on Mike D’Antoni as their guy. While he might seem like the […]

Dwight Howard is looking for a fresh start, again. If your memory serves you well, you can think back to a time, before things turned sour in Orlando, when Howard was one of the more popular players in the NBA. He was winning dunk contests, he was cordial and courteous in interviews, and he appeared to be the […]

Dwight Howard certainly had an interesting time on NBA on TNT’s Inside the NBA show last night. Between being awkwardly questioned by Charles Barkley earlier in the show to having Shaquille O’Neal make jokes about him on Twitter, it was far from a walk in the park for Howard. After the tumultuous season that the […]

Dwight Howard had quite the appearance on Inside the NBA last night. D-12 took responsibility for becoming disinterested in some games with the Rockets, he cited Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson for inspiring him to succeed, and he had a very tense, yet cordial back-and-forth with Barkley later on. One can only imagine what would’ve […]

It’s no secret that Dwight Howard has had his share of critics over the years. Ever since Howard’s unceremonious exit from the Orlando Magic back in 2012, his reputation has slowly declined with each passing year. The peak of the center’s criticism happened during the 2012-13 season, his lone campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

While Dwight Howard receives plenty of criticism these days, there’s little doubt he’s made his mark in the NBA. Despite being just 30 years of age, Howard has accomplished more in his NBA career than just about all of his peers. He’s a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, an eight-time All-Star and he has […]

Now that Dwight Howard’s tenure is likely over in Houston, there’s no reason for him to hold back in his displeasure anymore. While appearing as a guest on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” on Tuesday, the Houston Rockets center opened up about certain topics, most notably, the accusation that he’s been disinterested during games. The 6-foot-11 […]

There has been a lot of media coverage on the chemistry issues and drama in the Houston Rockets‘ locker room, but after their elimination at the hands of the Golden State Warriors last night, there was more love between the players than expected. Especially surprising were James Harden’s comments about Dwight Howard. According to various […]

On paper, the Houston Rockets roster reflects that of a team ready to win a championship. James Harden is only a year beyond his 2014-15 season where he was voted MVP by the players. Dwight Howard is still one of the most dominant and physical big men in the NBA. This is not a team […]

It’s very likely that we’ll never see James Harden and Dwight Howard take the court as teammates again. After season-long rumors that Dwight would leave Houston, a trade that nearly went down at the deadline, and recent rumors having three potential destinations, it seems all but inevitable. With a new report by ESPN detailing their […]

The Houston Rockets face elimination tonight as they battle with the shorthanded Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, and while their defeat in the series isn’t as certain as it was before Steph Curry‘s injury, there’s still little hope for Houston to win the next three games. After falling in the Western Conference Finals last […]

Once upon a time, Chandler Parsons was a key contributor for the Houston Rockets when Dwight Howard hit free agency. Howard, who had a strenuous year with the Los Angeles Lakers, was intrigued by Parsons’ friendly personality and the opportunity to build a winner by his side long-term. Howard later said that Parsons was a […]

Rather than discussing the Houston Rockets‘ upset victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, some media members can’t stop talking about one striking image from last night’s game. The Rockets held on to a one-point victory over the Warriors in Game 3, but it took a James Harden game-winning shot with 2.7 seconds […]