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The Orlando Magic have had an embarrassment over the years when it comes to the center position, including most notably having the services of legendary big men Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard during the 1990s, 2000s, and extending into the 2010s. While neither player was able to bring a championship to the Magic, there has […]

The Orlando Magic’s star player Paolo Banchero has etched his name in the NBA history books with a series of performances that outshine even the legendary feats of Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard during their tenures with the Magic. In his last six games, Banchero has been nothing short of phenomenal, averaging an impressive 32.2 […]

The Houston Rockets have had a history of having star caliber big men. From Hakeem Olajuwon to Ralph Sampson to Moses Malone, the franchise has had some of the best centers to ever play the game don a Rockets jersey. In more recent seasons, the Rockets have had Dwight Howard who is arguably a Hall […]

Dwight Howard, after spending last season with the Taoyuan Beer Leopards of the T1 league in Taiwan, will continue to ply his basketball services in the continent of Asia. This time, however, Howard will be suiting up for the Philippines contingent that will be competing in the 2024 iteration of the Dubai International Basketball Championship. […]

It was recently announced that DeMarcus Cousins signed a deal to play basketball in Taiwan. Another former NBA star big man is excited for Cousins, as Dwight Howard shared his thoughts on the situation, via his X (formerly Twitter) account. “If I had 84 imagine boogie,” Howard wrote. Howard played in Taiwan this past season […]

Draymond Green drew the ire of both the NBA and its fanbase with his latest controversial act; in addition to being ejected from the Golden State Warriors’ 119-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, he also received an indefinite suspension from the NBA so he could take his time in seeking the mental […]

Buried at the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs have been struggling as of late. Despite constant heartbreaks this season, one of their few bright spots, Victor Wembanyama, recently became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 20-20 game. The brilliant feat was recognized by none other than its previous […]

Former NBA superstar center Dwight Howard is reportedly eyeing Australasia’s NBL (National Basketball League) as a potential stepping stone for a return to the NBA. Howard has been playing overseas for a year now, but it appears that the big man views the NBL as an opportunity to help generate some momentum for his career […]

Another week means more new cards in NBA2K’s MyTeam game mode. Here’s whats dropping this week in MyTeam. A new set of Level Up drops tomorrow 📈 All cards can be Evolved, with 🟣 to 💎 Dwight Howard as the Collection Reward! pic.twitter.com/SQDONzHG59 — NBA 2K MyTEAM (@NBA2KMyTEAM) November 13, 2023 NBA2k is dropping three […]

Dwight Howard is known as one of the greatest centers to ever play in the NBA. He’s been trending for non-basketball related reasons over the past week though. Howard is facing a lawsuit from a man who claims the former All-Star sexually assault him. Howard, however, denied the allegation and said he had “consensual sexual […]

Former NBA star Dwight Howard is facing a sexual assault allegation. Howard, however, wants the civil lawsuit made against him to be thrown out. One of Howard’s attorneys released a statement, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN. “What was a private consensual encounter was made public for profit and Mr. Howard looks forward to bringing the […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans have weathered a storm of adversity and terrible optics for the last several months already, but things are only going to get harder following a devastating injury development. Center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending knee surgery and will miss the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign. This comes after he was sidelined for […]

A poor fork salesman gets flamed by former NBA champion Dwight Howard in a new exclusive clip from Snake Oil. The David Spade-hosted show premieres a new episode tonight on FOX. The clip begins with Spade asking what Howard thinks of The Man Fork’s products. “The fork is too big,” says the 6’10” former NBA […]

If ever an opportunity arises for him to join the Orlando Magic and play for the franchise where everything started, Dwight Howard is more than open for a potential return. Howard is still looking for a way back to the NBA, and sure enough, suiting up for the Magic as he ends his career would […]

In recent weeks, it appears as though Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors entertained the idea of signing Dwight Howard to serve as additional depth for a thin frontcourt. The Dubs even brought Howard in for a workout, leading many to believe that a signing was just around the corner. In the end, however, […]

The Golden State Warriors recently brought in former All-Star center Dwight Howard for a workout and to meet with the brain trust of the organization. Looking for ways to upgrade their frontcourt depth, the Warriors looked at Howard as a potential veteran signing late in the offseason. On Friday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that […]

The Golden State Warriors may be closing in on making a decision on signing Dwight Howard. The free agent center reportedly just completed a two-day interview process with the Warriors, sources told Jason Dumas of KRON4. Golden State’s veterans including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have reportedly signed off on the team bringing in the future […]

The Golden State Warriors are rumored to be deciding on whether to add free agent Dwight Howard to the team, just days after cold water was thrown on the rumors. Holdover forward Draymond Green has called out a reporter after his update was shared to the social media world. In a tweet released Wednesday night, […]

The Golden State Warriors have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA, but critics say their championship window is in the process of closing. The Warriors’ are in need of a big man to snag rebounds for a team loaded with top notch shooters, and former Los Angeles Lakers champion Dwight Howard could […]

Don’t go buying those Dwight Howard Golden State Warriors jerseys just yet. Shams Charania reported last week that the Warriors are planning to meet with Howard, leading a lot of fans to believe the eight-time All-Star’s return to the NBA was a done deal. The Warriors don’t see it that way and still need Howard […]

Eight-time All-Star and 2020 NBA champion Dwight Howard is eyeing a potential return to the NBA with the Golden State Warriors. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Howard will meet with Warriors officials next week as the team looks to add an experienced big man to their frontcourt for depth. Howard, 37, spent the last […]

Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard sent to an interesting “voicemail” to former Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James about his availability for the 2024 Olympics. In a video posted on TikTok, Howard and his friend look at a photo of the “Redeem Team,” the iconic USA squad—starring Howard and James, among […]

Until very recently, the Orlando Magic were on a shameful run of NBA Drafts. Year after year, they either reached on raw prospects, selected specialist-type players or traded away the rights to a future All-Star (Domantas Sabonis). The franchise has been mired in obscurity for over a decade, with a couple of lackluster postseason appearances […]

Former NBA three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard wants to play with LeBron James, Kevin Durant and others on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But if he cannot, he issued an ultimatum to the NBA stars. Howard, who plays for Taoyuan Leopards, said he would suit up for Taiwan and drop […]

During his prime, Dwight Howard was considered as the best center in the NBA. He is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, an eight-time All-Star and an eight-time All-NBA team player. In addition to this, he also won a NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Nowadays, Howard has spent his post-NBA life dominating […]

Stan Van Gundy just suffered a big loss that was bigger than basketball. The former NBA head coach had to deal with the unfortunate and sudden passing of his wife, Kimberly Van Gundy. A lot of people in the world of sportscasting and individuals within the association have expressed their condolences. But, nothing beats the […]

Over the course of their history, the Houston Rockets have been lucky enough to be the home of plenty of dominant big men, so it’s unsurprising that trend extends to their best free agency signings too. But while Dwight Howard and Dikembe Mutombo are unequivocally among the best free agents this franchise has ever signed, […]

NBA legend Dwight Howard showed his love and support for his former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, whose wife Kimbery Jane Van Gundy recently passed away. Kim “unexpectedly” died on August 16, according to her obituary. No official cause of death has been revealed. “Kimberly Jane Abbott Van Gundy passed away unexpectedly on August […]

The Orlando Magic have made multiple trades involving some of the league’s biggest superstars, including Dwight Howard, Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and more. But which trade ranks as the best in Magic history? For this exercise, we’ll rank the top-7 trades in Magic history based on the following criteria: On-court impact of the […]

The Stan Van Gundy and Dwight Howard era with the Orlando Magic did not end well as the coach and player infamously clashed at the end of Howard’s tenure with his first team. However, Van Gundy will still stand up for his former player and his place in NBA history today, saying it’s “ridiculous” to […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is currently going to battle against Sixers president Daryl Morey by calling him a liar presumably because of contract promises. Amid the ongoing contract saga, Dwight Howard is taking advantage of the opportunity to recruit James Harden to Taiwan.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

The Orlando Magic have not had a ton of success since joining the NBA in 1989. They’ve had some great teams and two appearance in the NBA Finals is at least a lot more than some teams can boast. However, sustained success and the Larry O’Brien Trophy have eluded them for a long time. The […]

One of the more infamous stories in NBA lore revolves around Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard. The latter had recently joined the Lakers as part of a four-team trade that involved a series of notable moves, such as the once beloved Andrew Bynum being sent […]

Dwight Howard is no stranger to teaming up with some of the best players in NBA history. But Howard, despite having a long list of Hall of Fame teammates throughout his illustrious career, may have had no better teammate than LeBron James or Kobe Bryant, playing alongside them in different periods with the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking for another center to fill one of their remaining two roster spots, and Kendrick Perkins has a suggestion on who the team should pursue: Dwight Howard. During his latest appearance on NBA Today, Perkins heaped praise on the Lakers and the offseason they are having so far. The […]

Eight-time NBA All-Star and 2020 NBA champion, Dwight Howard, believes that he still can make an indelible impact for several teams if rostered by a team. Having last played for the 6-24 Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan’s T1 League (the league’s second year in existence), leading the league with his rebounding and assist averages while ranking […]

Dwight Howard has been around the block in the NBA. He’s been through his fair of teams too, with his eight-year tenure with the Orlando Magic being the longest in his career. However, the 37-year-old admits that among all the teams he’s had the chance to play for, there’s just something different about the Los […]

Dwight Howard previously stated that he firmly believes he could take down Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic in his prime. For those that are not familiar with Howard’s peak, let’s just say he was a pretty good basketball player in his heyday. This is exactly why he has extreme confidence in his ability to dominate […]

There have been many snubs to the NBA Top 75 Greatest Players of All Time list announced in 2021, and Dwyane Wade believes the biggest of them all is none other than Dwight Howard. An eight-time All-NBA, eight-time All-Star, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, five-time rebound champion, 2008 Slam Dunk Champion, an Eastern Conference […]