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.
