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Dwight Howard  F-C  12
Current Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Date Of Birth: Dec 8, 1985 (27 years old)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-11 (211cm)      Weight: 265 (120kg)   
Current Agent: Daniel Fegan, Mitch Butler
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Los Angeles Lakers)
Free Agent: UFA-2013
 


Draft Entry: 2004 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2004 Early Entrant
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy [Atlanta, Georgia (United States)]
AAU Team: Atlanta Celtics

Dwight Howard News


Bryant: Lakers Have To Keep Dwight

Jun 19, 2013 | Eric Pincus/Los Angeles Times
Kobe Bryant hasn't spoken with Dwight Howard for a few weeks, but plans to be in touch soon.

Lakers Maintaining Significant Contact With Howard's Reps

Jun 16, 2013 | Dave McMenamin/ESPN
The Lakers have not broached the possibility of a sign-and-trade of Dwight Howard.

Lakers 'Would Never Trade' Dwight To Clippers

Jun 15, 2013 | Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports
Dwight Howard will be a free agent and the Lakers hope to re-sign him.

Report: Howard, Paul Want To Play On Same Team Next Season

Jun 14, 2013 | Chris Broussard/ESPN
Dwight Howard and Chris Paul have been in contact with each other in an effort to play for the same team next season.

Shaq: Dwight Can't Be Too Nice On Floor

Jun 12, 2013 | Arash Markazi/ESPN
Shaquille O'Neal said Dwight Howard has never reached out to him for advice and he does not want him to.

Howard May View Four-Year Deal As Beneficial

Jun 09, 2013 | Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle
Dwight Howard figures to have two more max contract deals in his career.

Rockets To Simultaneously Pursue Paul, Howard

Jun 09, 2013 | Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle
The Rockets plan on pursuing Dwight Howard, but they will simultaneously go after Chris Paul as well.

Kupchak Remains Confident Howard Will Re-Sign With Lakers

Jun 06, 2013 | Mike Trudell/Lakers.com
The Lakers have contingency plans in place if Dwight Howard leaves.

Hawks May Face Tampering Charge Due To Letter Mentioning Paul, Dwight

Jun 04, 2013 | Chris Vivamore/Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Hawks may have committed a violation of the NBA's anti-tampering policy by mentioning Dwight Howard and Chris Paul in a letter sent to prospective ticket buyers.

Kobe Wants Lakers To Have 'Closing Argument' With Dwight

Jun 03, 2013 | Dave McMenamin/ESPN
Kobe Bryant believes it would be best if the Lakers went last in meeting with Dwight Howard this offseason.

Dwight Wants To See How Each Team Plans On Winning

Jun 02, 2013 | T.J. Simers/Los Angeles Times
Dwight Howard is relying on his faith to direct his free agency decision.

Rockets Receive 'Hopeful Signals' Of Dwight Howard's Interest

May 31, 2013 | Marc Stein/ESPN
Dwight Howard will make in-person recruiting visits to at least the Rockets and Mavericks once free agency begins.

Rockets Trying To Trade Thomas Robinson To Clear Cap Space

May 30, 2013 | Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports
The Rockets will accept the best offer to eliminate Thomas Robinson's $3.52 million salary for the 13-14 NBA season.

Van Gundy: Every NBA GM Would Pick Howard Over Hibbert

May 30, 2013 | Mike Bianchi/Orlando Sentinel
Stan Van Gundy refutes the notion Roy Hibbert has emerged as a better NBA center than Dwight Howard.

Source: Howard Also Considering Warriors

May 23, 2013 | Mark Medina/Los Angeles Daily News
Dwight Howard can't officially sign with a team until July 10.

Kupchak Denies Discussing D'Antoni With Howard

May 22, 2013 | Kevin Ding/Orange County Register
Mitch Kupchak has worked to gain the trust of Dwight Howard during the 12-13 season, which he has by all accounts.

Mavericks Looking To Trade 13th Overall Pick To Clear Cap Space For Howard

May 22, 2013 | Chad Ford/ESPN
The 13th overall pick has a cap hold of $1,655,300, cap space the Mavericks are looking to clear.

Howard Deciding Between Lakers, Rockets

May 21, 2013 | Sam Amick/USA Today
Dwight Howard is currently torn between re-signing with the Lakers and joining the Rockets in unrestricted free agency.

Sources: Rockets Intrigue Dwight Howard

May 21, 2013 | Dave McMenamin/ESPN
Dwight Howard will engage in the free agency process and is expected to hear pitches from the Lakers, Rockets, Mavericks, Cavaliers and the Hawks.

Dwight Expressed Frustrations With D'Antoni To Kupchak

May 21, 2013 | Dave McMenamin/ESPN
Dwight Howard also felt marginalized by Mike D'Antoni, feeling he looked to Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash for leadership and suggestions.

Clippers Have No Interest In Pursuing Dwight Howard

May 20, 2013 | Ramona Shelburne/ESPN
The Clippers do not have the cap space to sign Dwight Howard while also re-signing Chris Paul.

Nowitzki Prepared To Take Paycut In 2014, Would Love For Mavs To Sign Howard Or Paul

May 15, 2013 | Dallas Morning News
Dirk Nowitzki's current contract expires after the 13-14 season and is going to take a paycut if it can make the Mavericks better.

Hawks Pursuing Stan Van Gundy

May 10, 2013 | Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports
The Hawks are interested in Stan Van Gundy and hope that a reunion might appeal to Dwight Howard.

Dwight Howard Advised Against Surgery On Shoulder

May 01, 2013 | RealGM Staff Report
Dwight Howard was diagnosed with a torn labrum after originally injuring his right shoulder on January 4th.

Dwight Howard Doesn't Want Any Outside Pressure On Free Agency Decision

Apr 30, 2013 | RealGM Staff Report
Mitch Kupchak is confident that the Lakers can build around Dwight Howard, but less than fully confident that he will re-sign in the offseason.

Gasol Told Future With Lakers Not Directly Tied To Howard Decision

Apr 30, 2013 | RealGM Staff Report
If Pau Gasol returns, he hopes that there is better understanding of how he can be utilized by Mike D'Antoni.

Meeks: Dwight Loves Los Angeles, Loves Team

Apr 29, 2013 | Eric Pincus/Los Angeles Times
Jodie Meeks became one of Dwight Howard's closest friends this season with the Lakers.

Dwight Howard Calls First Season With Lakers 'Nightmare'

Apr 28, 2013 | RealGM Staff Report
Dwight Howard's first season with the Lakers came to an end on Sunday with their four-game elimination.

Howard Thinks Ibaka Should Have Been DPOY

Apr 25, 2013 | Dwain Price/Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dwight Howard finished 14th in the Defensive Player of the Year balloting.

Howard: Everyone Knows Reason For Finishing 14th In DPOY Voting

Apr 24, 2013 | Mike Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times
Dwight Howard finished 14th in Defensive Player of the Year, a shocking result for a player who won the award in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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