He also said it was "very important" that Dwight Howard joined him too. "I hope he does," Bryant said Tuesday while meeting with reporters for his end-of-season interview. "I think Los Angeles is the perfect spot for him to assert himself, kind of put

Steve Nash couldn't finish the season because of injuries. But the Lakers guard thinks he knows where Dwight Howard should start next season. "I'm very hopeful that Dwight will be back," Nash said Monday. "I think this is the place for him. He's in the

Dwight Howard left Sunday's loss (103-82) to the San Antonio Spurs a bit early, getting ejected in the third quarter. The Spurs ended the Lakers' season with a four-game sweep. Howard took to Twitter in the early hours Monday morning to apologize,

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Dwight Howard, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, dodged questions about his future with the Lakers after getting ejected from a season-ending loss to the Spurs on Sunday. “I'm going to step away

Just when you think Dwight Howard's petulance can't win him any more doubters, the Los Angeles Lakers center had to go and get himself thrown out of Sunday evening's Laker loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Game 4 defeat was well in the bag for San

Dwight Howard was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Spurs after he received his second technical foul. The shorthanded Lakers were already getting manhandled with Howard actually in the lineup so this

His exit from the Lakers' season was as regal as his entrance, Dwight Howard surrounded by screams and gasps as he swaggered through the Staples Center tunnel into the shadows of summer. Problem was, the season wasn't done. The game wasn't

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Aug. 10: The Lakers introduced Dwight Howard after a blockbuster four-team trade. The additions of Howard and Steve Nash led to expectations of a championship, setting up the disappointment of the season. Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports

A report suggests that instead of re-signing with the L.A. Lakers on July 1, Dwight Howard intends to humor other teams in free agency. This will humor everyone.

Dwight Howard got tossed from Game 4. Was it his last performance in a Laker uniform?

Major changes could be on the horizon in Laker Nation.

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The initial shock and amazement of the trade (h/t ESPN) that brought center Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers has begun to wear off, and left in its wake are general disbelief of and the familiar, disgusted response to the fact that the Lakers

Dwight Howard didn't waste any time busting on his new teammates — and he started with the biggest one of 'em all Kobe Bryant.Just a few minutes…

Now that Dwight Howard's been traded, the East Conference makes another shift and the Southeast division continues its recent upheaval. What's the division picture now?

With the Dwight Howard saga finally over and the center headed to the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-team blockbuster deal (h/t ESPN), it's time for the NBA paradigm to shift back to actual action on the hardwood. Due to recent bias, most pundits seem

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Dwight Howard had nothing to say when we asked him about the rumored blockbuster trade that would send him to the L.A. Lakers well, actually he has a…

The Los Angeles Lakers have closed an off season deal, acquiring Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic in exchange for center Andrew Bynum. The deal was finalized Friday morning and the Lakers introduced him formally

So, LeBron James, any feelings about the Lakers' acquisition of Dwight Howard? "No," he says. But surely you have some thought about one of the biggest trades in NBA history — a deal that will directly threaten your Heat's chances of repeating? "No, I

Celebrity for Los Angeles. By MARK HEISLER. Published: August 11, 2012. LOS ANGELES — No strangers to stars and their issues, the Los Angeles Lakers landed Dwight Howard on Friday, ending his long search for a home, at least for another season.

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For all the begging and whining and scolding I've done about this over the last year, at the end of the most splendid of days, this trade is not about Dwight Howard. This trade is about the Lakers. It is about why they are the best professional

With the Dwight Howard trade saga finally coming to a close, the Orlando Magic are looking at a return package much less promising than anticipated.

Dwight Howard had nothing to say when we asked him about the rumored blockbuster trade that would send him to the L.A. Lakers well, actually he has a…

LONDON (AP) — At long last, Dwight Howard got what he wanted. So did the Orlando Magic. A new beginning for both awaits. It took four teams, 11 other players, five draft picks and countless rounds of talks over many months, but finally, the Magic

They've purposely strapped themselves with contracts for two years just to rid themselves of Dwight Howard, a top-3 player in the NBA? And to top it off, they didn't add a single high-end talent. Come on, Orlando. Call "SIKE!"

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Our long national nightmare is over as Dwight Howard has finally been traded. According to ESPN.com, the Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the All-Star center from the Orlando Magic in a complicated four-team deal that

At this point, talking about Dwight Howard and how the Los Angeles Lakers need him in order to be a championship caliber team is becoming somewhat nauseating. The Lakers could do fine with the additions they've made so far this offseason while standing

Lakers trade for Dwight Howard, according to ESPN. Reaction and impressions.

The long-running Dwightmare of the Orlando Magic has reportedly become a dream come true for the Los Angeles Lakers. According to a report from ESPN, the Lakers have acquired the All-Star center from the Magic as part

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And according to Tony Mejia of Pro Basketball News, that won't stop them from negotiating with the Orlando Magic to acquire Dwight Howard. Omer Asik's signing will NOT affect the role Houston Rockets playing as main faciliatator of a deal that nets

That's where the Hawks planted 7-foot center Jason Collins against All-Star Dwight Howard for each of four meetings this season. And each time Collins provided enough resistance against Howard that teammates didn't have

Enough of this. The Los Angeles Lakers have been reportedly pursuing a Dwight Howard trade for quite some time. Obviously Howard is a talented big man, which is why the Lakers may be willing to give up a gifted center like Andrew Bynum. However, this

The Orlando Magic front office apparently isn't as sick of the daily dose of Dwight Howard rumors as the rest of the general public. After months and months of a fiasco that rivals "The Decision" stunt that LeBron James pulled off in July 2010, Magic

Bleacher Rep

I've obtained an exclusive peek into the mind of Dwight Howard. Have a look: I love chocolate ice cream. I hate chocolate ice cream. Van Halen rocked with David Lee Roth. Van Halen rocked with Sammy Hagar. Boxers! No briefs! Boxers! No briefs!

As far as popularity goes, the Orlando Magic's superstar center Dwight Howard has been on the decline in the past few months. From will he or won't he stay, to where will he end up, the entire situation has the public weary and impatiently waiting for

The Orlando center's future grows more absurd by the day. Plus: A titanic NHL contract in the midst of labor negotiation; and more.

The $32 million winner in the Dwight Howard Sweepstakes: Kris Humphries. BY Stefan Bondy. When the dust settled on the latest Dwight Howard trade failure last week, Kris Humphries emerged as the big two-time winner.

When the dust settled on the latest Dwight Howard trade failure last week, Kris Humphries emerged as the big two-time winner. Humphries wanted Brooklyn and he wanted a big contract. He got both because the Nets waited and waited for Howard, until they

Bleacher Rep

The rumors of the day in the NBA, and they could change as you're reading this article, concern a potential trade in which Dwight Howard finally ends up in Los Angeles and Andrew Bynum moves to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before New York Knick fans

He was, however, in the mood to talk basketball. Specifically the ongoing saga surrounding Dwight Howard. "Dwight Howard needs to grow up and make a decision. I'm a big Dwight Howard fan. I think he's one of the best basketball players in the world.

Dwight Howard is reportedly ready to join the Lakers and would re-sign long-term if the Orlando Magic traded him to Los Angeles, according to a tweet from Jarrod Rudolph of RealGM.com, whose report was confirmed

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