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Report: Dwight Howard frustrated with D’Antoni

NBA Blog | Houston Chronicle — Today’s twist in the Dwight Howard free-agent saga comes from an ESPNLosAngeles.com report that the center felt marginalized by Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni. Citing multiple sources, the report said Howard expressed his feelings to Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak during the team’s exit interview process after the team was swept by the Spurs in the first [...]

Houston Rockets 13 hours ago

Omer Asik vs. Dwight Howard: Who’s the better value?

NBA Blog | Houston Chronicle — The Rockets, who had hoped to land Dwight Howard last offseason and will make another run at the free-agent center this summer, may have gotten a pretty big value when they signed Omer Asik. A look at how much bang for their buck the Rockets got for Asik as compared to Howard last season. Salary [...]

Houston Rockets May 16, 2013

Dwight Howard sign-and-trade makes no sense for Lakers

Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas — For the Mavericks to make the Chris Paul/Dwight Howard combo pipedream a reality, they’d have to hire a hypnotist. How else would they be able to convince Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak to agree to a sign-and-trade deal that would ship Howard to Dallas for a couple of veterans with expiring contracts and spare parts? For the sake of argument, let’s say that Howard forces the Lakers’ hand by saying that he’s leaving Los Angeles, no matter what.

Dallas Mavericks May 13, 2013

How Mavs can add a max player and keep vet core

Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas — Let’s focus on the long shots and forget about the miracles for now. In other words, stop dreaming about the Mavs signing Chris Paul and Dwight Howard this summer. That isn’t happening unless one or both of them agree to take much, much, much less than max contracts, even if the Mavs managed to strip their roster of everyone except for Dirk Nowitzki and didn’t take any salary back. Or if the luxury-tax-paying Lakers agree to a sign-and-trade that frankly wouldn’t make sense for them.

Dallas Mavericks May 7, 2013

L.A./Dallas dollars difference not nearly as much as it appears

Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas — The Mavericks will have to overcome a money mountain to convince Chris Paul or Dwight Howard to come to Dallas. The collective bargaining agreement gives their current teams a tremendous financial edge this summer, allowing them to offer five-year deals with annual raises that are 7.5 percent of the first year’s salary, as opposed to the four-year deals with 4.5 percent raises the Mavs and others can offer. In Howard’s case, it’s a difference of $30.

Dallas Mavericks May 5, 2013

Comparing Chris Paul and Dwight Howard: Which would you prefer for the Dallas Mavericks?

Dallas Mavericks Blog | Dallas Morning News — Chris Paul land Dwight Howard are the two biggest names set to hit the NBA’s free agent market at a time when the Mavericks have cash and are in desperate need for a superstar. Tim Cowlishaw points out in his … Continue reading →

Dallas Mavericks May 4, 2013

Dwight Howard watch: ESPN columnist says Houston the best fit

NBA Blog | Houston Chronicle — It’s still two months until Lakers center Dwight Howard can officially become a free agent, but that’s not too far away to keep the drumbeat of opinions from where he should sign from starting. On Monday, just after the Lakers were eliminated by the Spurs and Howard had been ejected from the game, the Chronicle’s [...]

Houston Rockets May 1, 2013

LAKERS NOTEBOOK: Dwight Howard will have his shoulder checked out

Los Angeles Daily News — EL SEGUNDO - Dwight Howard has plenty on his mind beyond his pending free agency. He also plans to see a doctor today to check up on the torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Los Angeles Lakers April 30, 2013

Dwight Howard wants to get away before deciding on Lakers return

Los Angeles Times — Kobe Bryant says it is 'very important' for the soon-to-be free agent to come back, and General Manager Mitch Kupchak says he's optimistic. Pau Gasol doesn't get strong indication of his future. There's unanimity within the Lakers. Kobe Bryant and General Manager Mitch Kupchak both want Dwight Howard to return.

Los Angeles Lakers April 30, 2013

Dwight Howard: Contract decision centered on 'right to be happy'

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — Dwight Howard will take some time away from basketball as he contemplates his future.

Los Angeles Lakers April 30, 2013

Lakers, Dwight Howard need to walk away from each other

Los Angeles Times — The center has proven he can't handle being the face of a franchise like the Lakers. The team needs to rebuild and needs the financial flexibility it won't have if Howard is re-signed.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.

Los Angeles Lakers April 28, 2013

With season over, Lakers must consider payroll options

Los Angeles Times — Dwight Howard can decide to become a free agent, the Lakers can amnesty a player and several reserves probably won't return. The Lakers have the largest payroll in the NBA and could look to lower taxes.That was a waste of a season. Now what?

Los Angeles Lakers April 28, 2013

Is this the last of Dwight Howard as a Laker?

Land O' Lakers | ESPN Los Angeles — LOS ANGELES -- Sunday could be the last game Dwight Howard plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. The question is: Should it be? The Lakers have already made their intentions clear. They want Howard back. "Dwight is our future," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said back in February to debunk all the trade rumors that were swirling. "It's hard to get talent in this league, and to have a talent like Dwight Howard, we have no intention of trading Dwight Howard," Kupchak continued.

Los Angeles Lakers April 27, 2013

Bianchi: Magic GM discusses why he didn't trade Dwight Howard for Andrew Bynum

Orlando Sentinel — Sometimes, the best career moves are the ones you never make.    

Orlando Magic April 16, 2013

Irish QB Gunner Kiel to transfer

Nets Blog | ESPN New York — Notre Dame quarterback Gunner Kiel intends to transfer, a source confirmed to ESPN.com. The website Irish Sports Daily earlier reported that Kiel would transfer. Notre Dame had no comment. A message left for Kiel's father, Kip, was not returned. A four-star quarterback from the class of 2012, Kiel drew notoriety for his recruitment after defecting from both Indiana and LSU. The Columbus (Ind.) High School product redshirted this past fall during the Fighting Irish's run to the Discover BCS National Championship.

Brooklyn Nets February 22, 2013