Dwight Howard

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with teammate Derrick White while leading the Orlando Magic during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win

Jayson Tatum had 35 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics pulled away after Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, beating Orlando 120-89 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
April 30
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) reaches for a rebound between Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, left, and center Bam Adebayo (13) in the first half in Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland’s Evan Mobley wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

April 24
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks past Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference

April 12
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Bird highlight Basketball Hall of Fame class

April 5
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, on Jan. 13, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison

April 3

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February 16
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony reacts after scoring a 3-point basketba during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Micky Arison, ‘Redeem Team’ among Hall of Fame finalists

February 14
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

January 24

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January 11

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January 10
Former UConn players Sue Bird, left, and Diana Taurasi, share a laugh during a pregame ceremony honoring Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Doc Rivers, Mark Few among candidates for Basketball Hall of Fame class

December 20, 2024
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard looks on during an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA team

October 4, 2024

Georgia man who accused NBA star Dwight Howard of sexual assault drops suit

August 22, 2024
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard looks on prior to an NBA basketball game, Jan. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. In a response to a state civil suit filed this week by his attorney, Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man

October 26, 2023
NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announces that the Orlando Magic have won the first pick in the 2022 NBA draft during the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Magic Moment: Orlando wins lottery, lands No. 1 pick

May 18, 2022
New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin, left, snoots as Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Jordan defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers sign D.J. Augustin, waive DeAndre Jordan

March 1, 2022
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) goes up to shoot between Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, left, guard Jalen Suggs (4), forward Franz Wagner (22) and center Mo Bamba (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

James scores 29, plays center as Lakers rally past Magic

January 22, 2022
Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook (0), Anthony Davis, center left, Wayne Ellington (2) and others celebrate with Austin Reaves, center being lifted, after Reaves scored a three-point basket with seconds left in overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. The Lakers won 107-104. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Reaves hits 3-pointer at OT buzzer, Lakers beat Mavs 107-104

December 16, 2021

Lakers claim Avery Bradley, who opted out before title win

October 18, 2021
FILE - In this April 6, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) drives as Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) defends during an NBA basketball game in Tampa, Fla. The Lakers have traded the rights to Gasol back to the Memphis Grizzlies, where the 36-year-old center spent his first 11 NBA seasons. The Lakers also sent a second-round pick in 2024 and cash to Memphis on Friday, Sept. 10, in exchange for the draft rights to Chinese big man Wang Zhelin. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Lakers trade Marc Gasol’s rights back to Memphis Grizzlies

September 11, 2021
FILE - In this June 18, 2021, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard (39) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal series in Atlanta. Howard has played with some of the best players in NBA history during his first two stints with the Los Angeles Lakers. But the star power being amassed for the upcoming season might be the best yet. Howard officially signed for his third tour of duty with the Lakers on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, as the team's roster overhaul officially kicked into high gear. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Howard excited about coming back to retooled Lakers

August 6, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris goes up for a shot during the first half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Good to go? Embiid’s status for Game 1 uncertain for 76ers

June 5, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard (39) talks with official Tony Brothers, left, after an altercation with Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

76ers’ Howard suspended a game for too many technicals

May 14, 2021
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) is escorted off the court after being charged with a technical foul during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The captain: Haslem makes season debut, scores, gets ejected

May 14, 2021
Fans celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers scored against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. This was the first time that the Lakers allowed a small number of fans to attend games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Danny Green lights up Lakers for 28, Sixers win 109-101

March 26, 2021

Philadelphia visits Chicago after Embiid’s 40-point showing

March 10, 2021

Georgia, Minnesota players win national prep honors

July 24, 2020

James records 10th triple-double, Lakers beat Nets 128-113

January 24, 2020

Dwight Howard to sign with Wizards: Report

July 3, 2018

Dwight Howard taunts Scott Brooks, Wizards in blowout

January 25, 2018
Houston Rockets guard James Harden, front, reacts after hitting a basket over Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler late in the overtime session of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, in Denver. Houston won 115-111 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Harden scores 41, Rockets beat Nuggets in OT

December 18, 2014

Duncan leads Spurs’ rout, pushing Lakers to brink

April 27, 2013

Kobe’s Lakers hold off Grizzlies 86-84

April 6, 2013