The Magic began reaching out to teams on Saturday in regards to a trade of Dwight Howard, according to sources.

Rob Hennigan, Orlando's new general manager, met with Howard on Friday.

Howard and his agent Dan Fegan have informed the Magic multiple times over the past few weeks that he wants to be traded and his preferred destination are the Nets.

Time for a trade between the Nets and Magic is beginning to wind down as the Nets explore alternative scenarios such as trading for Joe Johnson or Luis Scola.

Sources say Williams is tired of waiting for Howard to eventually join him with the Nets and his decision is devoid of Howard as a factor.

The Rockets remain determined to trade for Howard as they put together a collection of younger players as part of their offer.