Dwight Howard Reportedly Interested In Returning To Lakers

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It would be Howard's third stint with the Lakers.

Dwight Howard has had one hell of a career. After starting his NBA journey with the Orlando Magic, Howard eventually went to the Los Angeles Lakers where things didn't work out so well. Eventually, Howard went to the Houston Rockets and then bounced around the league for a bit before returning to Los Angeles last season. Howard had a career resurgence which saw him playing some incredible defense all while helping the Lakers win yet another title.

In the offseason, Howard went and linked up with the Philadelphia 76ers where he was a backup to Joel Embiid. While Howard was solid in his role with the 76ers, it became clear that his talents were better served alongside players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Dwight Howard Reportedly Interested In Returning To Lakers
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With free agency just a couple of days away, it now appears as though Howard might be looking for a change. According to Brad Turner, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, there have been rumors and rumblings that Howard wants to come back and play for the Los Angeles Lakers, which means he would be playing a third stint with the franchise. This seems like a bit of a weird decision to make, especially since he has left L.A twice.

Either way, this could work out for the Lakers as they are trying to find various veteran minimum-type guys that they can fill out the rest of their roster with. For now, however, this Howard news is simply a rumor, so don't be surprised if the veteran center decides to remain in Philly moving forward.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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