Saturday, July 6, 2013
After leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Houston Rockets, what's next?
Just today, Dwight Howard announced that he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Houston Rockets.
I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel its the best place for me and I am excited (cont) http://t.co/h8WK4yP3zB
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 6, 2013
Dwight Howard has chosen to sign with the Houston Rockets, @USATODAYSports has learned. Story to come. - http://t.co/eNYYg63uJo
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 5, 2013
BREAKING: USA Today's @sam_amick is reporting Dwight Howard has agreed to join Houston Rockets.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 5, 2013
Apparently, several factors have led for the Superman to leave Lakers Nation.
ESPN sources say Dwight Howard is leaving L.A. because of D’Antoni’s system, Nash’s age and not wanting to be Kobe’s sidekick for 3-4 years.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 5, 2013
Howard's decision came after hours of drama and tension.
UPDATE: Dwight Howard's camp has informed Lakers that he will not re-sign with them. (via @Chris_Broussard )
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 5, 2013
UPDATE: A source has told ESPN that Dwight Howard has "changed his mind." Howard has told Lakers he's now 50-50.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2013
Dwight Howard's potential change of heart is due to $30 million he'd be leaving on table if he signed w/ Houston » http://t.co/nWqm0oXX3E
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2013
UPDATE: "His decision is final & firm. He will be a member of the Houston Rockets." - @StephenASmith on Dwight Howard's decision.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2013
His departure from the Los Angeles Lakers was met with different reactions from both sides of the fence.
Lakers fans probably wish this Dwight Howard billboard was real. Hilarious...(via @gralton) pic.twitter.com/GUnIf0EBLy
— NBA Legion (@MySportsLegion) July 6, 2013
Kobe Bryant unfollowed Dwight Howard on Twitter and posted this photo on Instagram pic.twitter.com/OsApS5TaN9
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 6, 2013
RT "@ImSoHtown: Welcome to Htown Dwight Howard! pic.twitter.com/jPCsP2YZSr" #Htown getting ready for Playoffs already!!!! @DwightHoward
— #Htown (@HOUSTONSTREETS) July 5, 2013
Let's get this party started, @DwightHoward. @jharden13 #Dwight2Houston pic.twitter.com/falrbqwpyI
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) July 5, 2013
Rockets C Omer Asik has no interest in being Dwight Howard's backup or playing next to him » http://t.co/JRDwZ5EU0x
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 5, 2013
Meanwhile, Houston Rockets seems to be gearing up for their own Big 3.
The Hawks would listen on potential Josh Smith-to-Houston sign-and-trade proposals, according to sources.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 5, 2013
I'm told Hawks and Rockets working on sign&trade to bring Josh Smith to Hou, probably for Asik and JLin
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 5, 2013
The Hawks and Rockets are reportedly working on a sign & trade to bring Josh Smith to Houston. http://t.co/C9SlUyEygk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 5, 2013
Rumor: Rockets working a sign and trade deal to send Lin & Asik to Atlanta for Josh Smith pic.twitter.com/ba86InhMGJ
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 5, 2013
Will Dwight Howard and Josh Smith end up teammates again. They played for the same AAU team back in 2003. pic.twitter.com/UmQgNiekqP
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 5, 2013
With Smith and Harden, will Howard finally receive his ring?
