NBA Draft 2022: By the Numbers
The NBA's greatest offseason spectacle — the draft — takes place on Thursday. Here is everything you need to know.1 DAY AGO
Whose personality is more irritating: Current Jimmy Butler or prime Dwight Howard? Ranking where Butler lands on the Howard ‘teams only tolerate me because I’m great’ scale
MAY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM
Magic Moment: Orlando wins lottery, lands No. 1 pick
The Orlando Magic won the NBA draft lottery and landed the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since they got Dwight Howard nearly two decades agoMAY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dwight Howard I No. 43 I Nick Wright's Top 50 NBA Players of the Last 50 Years I What's Wright?
APRIL 24 • Fox Sports
Top 50 NBA players from last 50 years: Dwight Howard ranks No. 43
Nick Wright's countdown of the 50 greatest NBA players of the last 50 years rolls on, with Dwight Howard at No. 43.APRIL 24
Lakers report card: Dwight Howard A look at Lakers forward Dwight Howard's key stats, contract status, preseason expectations, reality on April 10 and the future after 2021-2...
APRIL 14 • LATIMES.COM
Dwight Howard speaks on whether he would want to stay with Lakers Veteran center Dwight Howard gave his thoughts on whether he has any interest in remaining in the Purple and Gold.
APRIL 14 • USATODAY.COM
Will rest Sunday Howard (rest) will not play Sunday against Denver, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
Impact Howard will join Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook in street clothes Sunday as the Lakers put a bow on one of the most disappointing seasons in NBA history. With the veteran big man out, Wenyen Gabriel will get the nod at center as the Lakers go with a small-ball look.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Records double-double in loss Howard recorded 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 128-112 loss to the Warriors.
Impact None of LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot), Russell Westbrook (shoulder) or Carmelo Anthony (illness) played for the Lakers on Thursday, but Howard continued his late-season surge in playing time by starting for the 11th time in the Lakers' past 12 contests. He recorded his second double-double in five games and led all players with 12 boards in the loss. Howard is averaging 12.2 points and 8.6 boards over the five-game stretch.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Davis on Lakers: ‘We don't know what this team could've been’
As the Lakers' slide continues, Anthony Davis says injuries prevented the team from realizing its potential, writes Melissa Rohlin.APRIL 3
Shines with 21 points, 12 boards Howard ended with 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 122-109 loss to Utah.
Impact Howard needed to step up in the absence of LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (foot), and he came through with his first double-double since late February. The veteran center even converted his first three-pointer since Dec. 9. Howard has posted two performances of 20-plus points over his past four games, but he combined for just eight points in the other two contests over that span. With Davis expected to return Friday, Howard could see his playing time drop after logging at least 24 minutes in four of his last six appearances.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Available, starting Tuesday Howard (hip) will start Tuesday's game against Dallas, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Howard was probable coming in, and he'll ultimately make his fifth straight start at center. The veteran is coming off of an eight-point, 10-rebound effort in 33 minutes -- his second-highest total of the season -- Sunday against the Pels.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Likely available Tuesday Howard (hip) is probable for Tuesday's contest against Dallas, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Howard suffered a hip injury during Wednesday's loss to the Sixers, but the big man was still able to suit up Sunday, totaling eight points and 10 boards. Barring a setback, Howard will likely be back in the starting lineup against the Mavericks.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play, will start Howard (hip) will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Howard emerged from Wednesday's loss to the Sixers with a sore hip, but he'll push through it and make his fifth straight start at center. In that loss, Howard had one of his best games of the season, finishing with 24 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 28 minutes -- his second-highest workload in any game this season.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against New Orleans Howard is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to hip soreness, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Howard posted 24 points in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia and came within two rebounds of a double-double, but he apparently hurt his hip in the matchup. If he's unavailable Sunday, Wenyen Gabriel and Carmelo Anthony should see additional run.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Turns back clock with 24 points Howard ended with 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 126-121 loss to the 76ers.
Impact Howard registered his highest scoring output of the season, surpassing the 14-point total he had previously posted on two separate occasions. The veteran center also logged his second-most playing time of the campaign, and he finished with his highest rebound total since Feb. 27. Howard has started each of the last four contests in which he has played, but he logged less than 20 minutes in two of those games and finished with a DNP-CD on Saturday. The inconsistent playing time makes him difficult to roster in most fantasy formats.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Embiid, Sixers hold off LeBron-less Lakers, 126-121
Joel Embiid had 30 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron JamesMARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in starting lineup Howard will start Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact The Lakers will play the matchup game and go with a traditional big man to combat the Cavaliers' Evan Mobley. Howard was a DNP-CD during Saturday night's 127-119 loss to the Wizards.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Saturday Howard will come off the bench Saturday against the Wizards, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Howard heads back to the bench following two spot starts. It's not a guarantee he cracks the rotation.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Blocks two shots in spot start Howard finished Wednesday's 124-104 loss to the Timberwolves with two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 16 minutes.
Impact Howard salvaged what was a disappointing night by blocking two shots, highlighting just where he sits now in terms of fantasy value. He has barely seen the court over the past two weeks, playing in just four of the last eight games. During his time on the court, he is doing nothing more than providing some very limited streaming appeal, and even that is putting it nicely.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Howard will start in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Howard was sidelined for Monday's loss to the Raptors due to a personal matter, but he's back in the starting lineup Wednesday after coming off the bench in his last appearance. The veteran big man is averaging 5.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game this season.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Will be available Howard will play Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Howard missed the Lakers' latest blowout loss Monday against Toronto due to a personal matter, but he's rejoined the team and will be available for coach Frank Vogel. Howard's role has been all over the map since the All-Star break, but he's not a consideration in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers: Dwight Howard Expected to Be Back With Los Angeles Tonight Dwight missed the last game, but the Lakers will have him back in there tonight.
MARCH 16 • KANSASCITY.COM
Expected to be available Wednesday Howard (personal) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Howard was sidelined for Monday's loss to the Raptors due to a family emergency, but he'll presumably be back in the mix Wednesday. He's appeared in just four of the Lakers' eight games in March and has averaged just 13.8 minutes per game during that stretch.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Monday Howard has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors due to a personal matter, Bill Oram of The Athletic reports.
Impact Howard is currently away from the team attending to a family emergency, per Oram. Wenyen Gabriel figured to be leaned on more heavily at center as a result.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
