Represented by ProBasket Consulting, the seasoned player’s European prospects are concurrently in the capable hands of BrightSide Sports. The agency is actively navigating opportunities for Howard in esteemed European leagues, including EuroLeague and EuroCup, with the aim of securing a spot on a club as early as February.

Howard’s decision to venture into the Philippine basketball scene underscores the global appeal and reach of the sport. As he embarks on this new journey, basketball enthusiasts around the world will undoubtedly keep a close eye on his performance and contributions to the team in the Philippines.

Simultaneously, the anticipation builds for Howard’s potential European stint, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the forthcoming basketball season. His impact on the court and experience in top-tier leagues are assets that European clubs may find invaluable as they seek to fortify their rosters.

As the basketball world watches Dwight Howard’s dynamic movement across continents, the next chapters in his career promise to bring excitement and energy to fans, whether in the vibrant arenas of the Philippines or the prestigious courts of European basketball.

Sources: Dwight Howard surrendered nearly $2.6M of his $5.6M guaranteed salary to Memphis in buyout. He can earn $2.6M on his vet minimum deal with Lakers — if he survives on roster past early January. Ideal outcome for Grizzlies, who never intended to bring Howard to camp. https://t.co/uLglUip1JT

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 24, 2019

So is this a good move? Well, personally I would have tried to sign Joakim Noah who had a good year last season with Memphis but D12 even at age 33 can roll out of bed and give you a guaranteed 13 and 11.

The talent was never the problem with D12. It’s always been his jovial party all the time attitude that rubs people the wrong way. With the Lakers structuring the contract the way they have it is likely that Dwight comes to work and doesn’t give us much in the way of soundbites or gimmicks because there is $2.6 million on the line and no one, not even a multi-millionaire, likes to lose that much money.

Late in the game Kobe and Dwight got in a little scuffle on a rebound. The scuffle resulted in Dwight chin checking Kobe with not one but two elbows, and the Mamba taking it like a champ and calling Dwight “soft” as only Kobe would.

Video of Kobe calling Dwight Howard soft below:

After his coded message about painting mailboxes blue to Dwight Howard failed to get the big man to resign in LA, Phil took his talent to twitter to let us all know what he felt about Dwight and the Rockets.

What DH brings to the game is power and D. This past year didn’t show due it to rehab and confusion. If he is better of an Astro, so be it.

— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) July 7, 2013

That has to be a diss to Dwight Howard. Astro? Is Phil Jackson giving out that work? All first verse.

Now that Dwight has decided to leave the Lakers and go to the Houston Rockets Shaq has more words for Dwight. Apparently Shaq is now disappointed Dwight did not wish to follow in his footsteps.

”It was expected,” Shaq said. ”We’ve all been in LA, and not a whole lot of people can handle being under the bright lights. Everybody wants to do it, but when you get there, there are certain pressures. I think it was a safe move for him to go to a little town like Houston. That’s right, little town. I said it.”

When is Dwight going to have enough and give Shaq that work?

The only problem? This is Dwight Howard and there is no guarantee if he opts out of the Houston Rockets contract that he will return. It is a gamble Houston is willing to make, just don’t be surprised when Dwight Howard opts out in 2016 and he isn’t quick to resign. Things will get especially interesting if the Rockets don’t live up to expectations.

The early termination clause – or opt-out – could make Howard a free agent again in ’16, allowing him to re-sign a five-year, maximum contract deal with the Rockets or change teams again. In the event Howard is traded during the duration of this contract, he will be paid 15 percent of the remaining money left on his deal through the kicker.

-YAHOO!

The funny thing about motivational words is that only a handful of people are really good at it. You have to be careful that your message is clear and that it will render the intended effect upon the recipient. Allegedly, Dwight Howard left the Lakers because of Kobe Bryant’s words.

Sources close to Howard tell me Kobe's reported pitch in Tuesday's meeting about teaching D12 how to win will be a "complete turnoff" to D12

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 4, 2013

The Lakers will be fine because… they are the Lakers. That and they have over $50 million to spend in 2014. The only person signed beyond the upcoming season is Steve Nash. The Lakers will look to land Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James, or Dwayne Wade in the summer of 2014. Yes people, we aren’t done with decisions any time soon. Get your popcorn ready, it’s going to be a wild year in the NBA.

After 20 months of twists and turns in the Dwight Howard saga a person with knowledge of his decision told USA TODAY Sports he will join the Houston Rockets.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because his decision had not yet been announced.

USAToday

Howard’s arrival makes Houston an instant championship contending team with James Harden, Chandler Parsons, and Jeremy Lin already in the fold. The Lakers lose out on the league’s best center but will have over $50 million to spend in the summer of 2014 where Dwayne Wade, Lebron James, and Carmelo Anthony will be available.

Dallas Mavericks have been officially notified they are out of Dwight Howard Sweepstakes, sources tell ESPN

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 5, 2013

Still reports that Dwight will announce via Twitter MT @PeterVecsey1: I'm told Howard has reached decision. Announcement on twitter.

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) July 5, 2013

Dwight Howard got a boost of 20,000+ Twitter followers in the last hour. According to TwitterCounter, he averages 5K new followers A DAY.

— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) July 5, 2013