Veteran center Dwight Howard didn’t manage to land a deal with the Golden State Warriors for the 2023-24 NBA season. The Warriors brought the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year for a workout earlier this week but opted against signing him.

According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the Warriors were pleased with Howard during his two-day visit but decided to keep roster flexibility entering the training camp.

Howard last played in the NBA during the 2021–22 season when he averaged 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds in 60 games with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 37-year-old then spent a year in Taiwan with the Taoyuan Leopards, where he won the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Howard reportedly intends to explore his opportunities with other teams, although a chance of the eight-time All-Star signing with the Warriors at a later date still exists.

The Golden State Warriors will move forward with Kevon Looney as their starting center and Draymond Green as center in small-ball lineups. The Warriors also have rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis and two-way player Usman Garuba as depth pieces at the position. The belief is that the front office is comfortable with their frontcourt and will instead look to upgrade at the wing position. 

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Upon joining the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard asked the team for a non-guaranteed contract. The word is that Howard wanted to prove his worth and show the commitment to the organization. Well, it seems like he did both.

According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Lakers will make Howard’s veteran’s minimum deal fully guaranteed, keeping the 34-year-old on the roster for the rest of the season.

This seems like a no-brainer, especially considering how Howard has been playing in 2019/20. He has been one of Lakers’ key contributors from the bench, averaging 7.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. He has also been a significant defensive presence, which greatly helped Lakers remain the top seed in the Western Conference.

Entering this season, Dwight Howard was considered to be a toxic locker room presence and tough player to play with. He was on three teams in three years, failing to adapt to the modern NBA and sacrifice some of his game for the greater good. Still, after Washington Wizards traded him to Memphis Grizzlies, who then released him, Howard knew he has to change his approach in order to remain in the league.

Lakers initially didn’t have an interest in Howard, but after DeMarcus Cousins’ injury, they decided to take a gamble. And, so far, it’s turned out to be a good decision.

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Veteran center Dwight Howard didn’t manage to land a deal with the Golden State Warriors for the 2023-24 NBA season. The Warriors brought the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year for a workout earlier this week but opted against signing him.

According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the Warriors were pleased with Howard during his two-day visit but decided to keep roster flexibility entering the training camp.

Howard last played in the NBA during the 2021–22 season when he averaged 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds in 60 games with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 37-year-old then spent a year in Taiwan with the Taoyuan Leopards, where he won the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Howard reportedly intends to explore his opportunities with other teams, although a chance of the eight-time All-Star signing with the Warriors at a later date still exists.

The Golden State Warriors will move forward with Kevon Looney as their starting center and Draymond Green as center in small-ball lineups. The Warriors also have rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis and two-way player Usman Garuba as depth pieces at the position. The belief is that the front office is comfortable with their frontcourt and will instead look to upgrade at the wing position. 

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Upon joining the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard asked the team for a non-guaranteed contract. The word is that Howard wanted to prove his worth and show the commitment to the organization. Well, it seems like he did both.

According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Lakers will make Howard’s veteran’s minimum deal fully guaranteed, keeping the 34-year-old on the roster for the rest of the season.

This seems like a no-brainer, especially considering how Howard has been playing in 2019/20. He has been one of Lakers’ key contributors from the bench, averaging 7.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. He has also been a significant defensive presence, which greatly helped Lakers remain the top seed in the Western Conference.

Entering this season, Dwight Howard was considered to be a toxic locker room presence and tough player to play with. He was on three teams in three years, failing to adapt to the modern NBA and sacrifice some of his game for the greater good. Still, after Washington Wizards traded him to Memphis Grizzlies, who then released him, Howard knew he has to change his approach in order to remain in the league.

Lakers initially didn’t have an interest in Howard, but after DeMarcus Cousins’ injury, they decided to take a gamble. And, so far, it’s turned out to be a good decision.

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