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Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

According to Ric Bucher, Dwight Howard is not interested in signing with the Warriors or Hawks.

We told you to buckle up for this wild ride, and it's already rumor-monger season in regards to Dwight Howard. Bucher writes that Howard never had legitimate interest in joining the Warriors, and he's wary of playing in Atlanta because it's his hometown. Bucher adds that Howard has "softened" his stance on joining the Rockets, but his original list of teams he was interested in included Brooklyn, Los Angeles (Lakers) and Dallas. Right now, it appears the Lakers, Mavs and Rockets are the three legitimate options.
Related: Hawks, Nets, Mavericks, Warriors
Source: Ric Bucher on Sulia
May 24 - 9:23 AM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Beat writer Marcus Thompson addressed the Dwight Howard to Warriors speculation by saying there are a few "MAJOR" obstacles in the way of having it happen.

A report earlier in the week suggested Howard was considering the Warriors in free agency, but that doesn't make any sense for a few reasons. The Warriors can't sign Dwight Howard outright to a max contract that he'll receive, a sign-and-trade with the Lakers would have to send back an unsightly contract or two in return, and the Warriors aren't open to moving a package of Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes in a Howard deal. Thompson gives zero credence to the rumor.
Related: Warriors
Source: Contra Costa Times
May 24 - 9:16 AM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

The Hawks and Warriors are among the teams on Dwight Howard's list this summer, a source familiar with his thinking told Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News.

The other teams on the list include the Lakers, Mavs and Rockets, all of whom we've seen Howard linked to in previous reports. The Hawks have also been mentioned as a potential destination for Howard, but the inclusion of the Warriors is a new one. Unfortunately for both Howard and the Warriors, Golden State's salary cap issues make adding Howard highly unlikely. Expect Howard's list to get narrowed down to two or three feasible destinations as we get closer to free agency.
Related: Warriors, Hawks
Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram
May 23 - 3:52 PM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak reiterated that Mike D'Antoni "did not come up" in his meeting with Dwight Howard following Howard's exit interview.

ESPN Los Angeles reported that Howard specifically complained about D'Antoni, but that doesn't appear to be the case. "Criticism of a coach did not come up," Kupchak said. "Our coach did not come up. I think in general they all felt that there are ways to utilize their talent better going forward. That would include Dwight in that group." Kupchak added that "players don't have to like coaches. They just have to play hard."
Source: Mark Medina on Sulia
May 23 - 11:31 AM
Mike D'Antoni - C - Lakers

Mike D'Antoni won't return as an assistant coach for Team USA, a league source told Marc Berman of the New York Post.

Mike Krzyzewski will reportedly be announced as the coach for the 2016 Rio Olympics on Thursday. D'Antoni served as an assistant on Coach K's staff since 2006 but declined this time because of family concerns, according to Berman's source.
Source: New York Post
May 22 - 7:00 PM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Dwight Howard said on Twitter on Tuesday that his back and shoulder are feeling much better since he's been able to rest them.

Howard was answering a question from a fan. Unfortunately, he didn't say where he plans to sign this summer because that would've been way too easy. Besides re-upping with the Lakers, Howard has been linked to both the Hawks and the Rockets and the Mavs are reportedly planning to throw the full-court press at him. The summer should allow Howard time to get healthy and the injuries aren't expected to affect his likely max deal.
Source: Dwight Howard on Twitter
May 22 - 6:37 PM
Phil Jackson - C - Lakers

Phil Jackson said there is "zero" chance of him coaching again, but admitted he wants to be in a GM/team president role.

Remember all of those rumors about Jackson returning to the sidelines? They look laughable now. Regardless, we're sure to hear plenty of other rumblings regarding Jackson's future in the front office after he admitted to having a deal in place with Chris Hansen to join the Sonics if the Kings had wound up moving from Sacramento.
Source: Rachel Nichols on Twitter
May 22 - 10:54 AM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Dwight Howard is reportedly "torn between the idea" of re-signing with the Lakers or signing with the Rockets.

If you're already tired of Dwight Howard rumors, you're not alone. We're entering Dwightmare part two and we haven't even entered the first of June. As a reminder, Howard isn't even technically a free agent until the end of June. Howard is torn between "the idea of Laker life or the notion of joining a Houston Rockets club that looks so much more appealing with James Harden & Co. in tow." There will be plenty of reports just like this one in the coming weeks, so strap in because it's going to be a bumpy ride.
Related: Rockets
Source: USA Today
May 22 - 8:00 AM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Chad Ford said on Twitter Tuesday that the Mavericks are expected to trade the 13th pick in hopes of saving cap space and being able to make a run at free agent Dwight Howard.

The latest rumor is that the Hawks are prepared to make a strong run at both Howard and Chris Paul this summer, but there are still no solid indications that Howard has any interest in playing for the Hawks. Prepare yourselves for another "Summer of Dwight," to which the theme song may end up being Cruel Summer.
Related: Mavericks, Hawks, Lakers, Chris Paul
Source: Chad Ford on Twitter
May 22 - 5:42 AM
Phil Jackson - C - Lakers

Phil Jackson "was in no rush to embrace Toronto's interest" in bringing him into the front office, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

We never took reports of Jackson being linked to Toronto seriously, and now you know why. The Raptors would have had to go above and beyond to land Jackson, and it was always a long shot scenario at best.
Related: Raptors
Source: ESPN
May 21 - 11:04 AM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Dwight Howard "voiced frustrations" with Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni at his exit meeting, sources told ESPN Los Angeles, but Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register talked to Mitch Kupchak, who said there was "no discussion of the coach whatsoever."

Dwightmare Part Deux has arrived. Sources told ESPN LA that Howard felt "marginalized" after D'Antoni looked to Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash to lead the team rather than Howard, and Dwight was one of "several Lakers" to have an "extended separate meeting with the GM after his exit interview." Howard, currently on vacation, is expected to draw interest from the Rockets, Mavericks, Hawks and Cavs in free agency. It was always clear Howard was going to flirt with other teams in an effort to feel wanted before he signed his next contract, and that's exactly what he'll do. This is a long way from being decided.
Related: Rockets, Hawks, Mavericks, Cavaliers
Source: ESPN Los Angeles
May 21 - 8:19 AM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Sources told ESPN LA's Ramona Shelburne that the Clippers are not on Dwight Howard's list of suitors.

Shelburne reports that Howard and the Clippers is "not happening for multiple reasons," and we agree with that assessment. Some had made waves previously by suggesting the team make a push for Howard and pair him with Chris Paul, but that's not going to happen in Los Angeles.
Related: Clippers
Source: Ramona Shelburne on Twitter
May 20 - 8:10 AM
Kobe Bryant - G - Lakers

Kobe Bryant wrote on Twitter that he will not retire before next season begins.

It seems obvious, but some had been speculating that Kobe could hang 'em up as a result of his Achilles injury. That was never a realistic scenario, and Bryant will have plenty to prove next season whenever he's able to get back onto the floor.
Source: Kobe Bryant on Twitter
May 20 - 8:08 AM
Dwight Howard - C - Lakers

Dwight Howard plans to "give strong consideration to multiple teams" as a free agent this summer, according to CBSSports.com.

Dwight re-signing with the Lakers is reportedly "far from a done deal," even though L.A. can sign him to a maximum five-year deal worth more than other team's four-year offers. Among teams eager to sign him, the Rockets are said to "intrigue him the most," while the Mavericks are also on his radar. After living through the Dwightmare we're not inclined to read into these rumors -- keep in mind that Howard won't officially be a free agent until June 30th.
Related: Rockets, Mavericks
Source: CBS Sports
May 19 - 8:55 PM
Phil Jackson - C - Lakers

Phil Jackson confirmed on "The Tonight Show" on Thursday night that he had interest in joining the Kings' front office if the franchise relocated to Seattle.

The mutual interest between Jackson and Chris Hansen, who headed the group trying to move the Kings, had become one of the league's worst-kept secrets. However, the NBA rejected the move and the Kings were sold to a group that will keep them in Sacramento, which Jackson said doesn't interest him. It also seems unlikely Jackson will be joining the Raptors front office, which had been one of the rumored landing spots for the former Lakers and Bulls coach. One thing that is clear is Jackson is very much interested in returning to the NBA in one form or another. Stay tuned.
Source: Los Angeles Times
May 17 - 4:39 PM

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