Sources: Howard Unlikely To Re-Sign

[Jay520]

Dwight Howard to sign elsewhere?


There is very little chance of Dwight Howard re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, according to sources close to the situation.

Howard is willing to forgo the extra $30 million the Lakers can pay him to play for a coach and in a system he feels will better use his skill set, one source said.

The Lakers can offer Howard a five-year, $118 million contract, while other teams can pay him only $88 million over four years.

Howard plans to meet with Dallas, Houston and Atlanta before meeting with the Lakers once teams are allowed to contact free agents beginning July 1, a source said. It appears that the teams will visit Howard in Los Angeles.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...rd-sources-say

[pwaldo]

Not really shocked by this. He doesn't work well with that team (with Kobe being there) and I'm pretty sure the income tax that California will take out of the $118 million will probably be around the $88 million mark especially if he goes to a state with no income tax.

[bdoody42]

Howard is playing it smart if he goes to Houston. They have a much younger core with a longer window for winning. He didnt blend with Kobe and he wasnt ready for the spotlight.

[jordan23]

Should of traded him.

[evilwaffles]

Should of traded him.

I smell a sign and trade coming.