The Lakers and Magic haven’t had any recent discussions about Dwight Howard, according to a person familiar with the teams' thinking.

However, one person in the Lakers' organization has been talking to Howard.

Kobe Bryant has had at least one in-depth phone conversation with Howard recently, even discussing how Howard might fit in with the Lakers' scheme.

One person with knowledge of the conversation said Howard came away feeling as if he wouldn't be the Lakers' top option, since it remains Bryant's team.