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• NBA World Clowns Dwight Howard for Offering To ‘Come out of Retirement’ for Injury-Plagued Lakers
NBA fans mocked Dwight Howard's offer to come out of retirement and help the Lakers after Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves' injuries....2026
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• Lakers’ NBA Champion Offers to ‘Come Out of Retirement’ After Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Injuries
Former NBA champion Dwight Howard has offered to come out of retirement as the Lakers face a major blow ahead of the playoffs....2026
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• Dwight Howard announces retirement in middle of ugly divorce

Now Dwight Howard has called it quits on the court too....2026
• Dwight Howard Announces Retirement

Longtime NBA center Dwight Howard officially announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday (Twitter link). Howard, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, last played in the NBA during the 2021/22 season. He has spent the past few years competing in Taiwan, Puerto Rico, and in the BIG3. The first overall […]...2026
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• Dwight Howard announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons: 'I'm taking off the cape'

Howard, 40, has publicly toyed with the concept of returning to the court in the years since he last played pro basketball....2026
• Dwight Howard Retires After Nearly Two Decades in Basketball

Dwight Howard has officially announced the end of his basketball journey. The former Los Angeles Lakers center revealed on social media Thursday morning that he is retiring from professional basketball, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned nearly two decades and included one of the most dominant stretches by a big man in […] The post Dwight Howard Retires After Nearly Two Decad...2026
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• NBA World Clowns Dwight Howard for Offering To ‘Come out of Retirement’ for Injury-Plagued Lakers
2026

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• And-Ones: Howard, Jordan, Shoe Deals, 2019 Redraft
Dwight Howard was ejected Saturday during his BIG3 debut for getting into a fight with former NBA player Lance Stephenson, BasketNews relays. The scuffle began after Howard, who plays for the Los Angeles Riot, appeared to get elbowed in the chest by Stephenson of Miami 305. Howard swatted Stephenson’s arm away, and they began exchanging […]...2025
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• LaMelo Ball’s staggering return showed why he’s one of the NBA’s most fun players

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Nobody else is like Melo. LaMelo Ball is back in all his freeform brilliance. On Wednesday night the Hornets guard opened his 2024-25 campaign with an absolutely staggering 34 point night, adding another eight rebounds and 11 assists. Leading Charlotte to a comeback win over the Rockets, Melo’s night underscored two things: The Hornets might be sneaky good...2024
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• Justin Fields and Luke Getsy shared the most awkward hug of the NFL season

Justin, blink twice if you need help. On Wednesday, Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields vented his frustrations to the assembled media and drew headlines for suggesting coaching was part of his poor play to start the season. As his quotes started making the rounds, Fields called the media back for a quick huddle just to make sure everyone knew he was taking accountability for his play and working alon...2023
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• Reports Conflict On Whether Lakers Will Be Interested In Signing Anthony Davis To Extension

Anthony Davis becomes eligible for a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this August worth approximately $167 million over three seasons. Davis signed a five-year, $190 million contract with the Lakers during the 2020 offseason following their championship. There are differing views whether the Lakers intend to sign Davis to an extension or wait until 2024 to settle his future. "Certain...2023
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• Aaron Gordon needed the Nuggets as much as they needed him
Aaron Gordon’s evolution as a player happened right on time for the Nuggets. The rosters at the 2013 McDonald’s All-American Game were headlined by four combo forwards lined up at the top of the class recruiting rankings. Each player had a unique blend of skills they put on display during practice scrimmages at Attack Athletics on the West Side of Chicago. Andrew Wiggins was the Canadian mystery m...2023
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• The 2023 NBA Draft hinges on what the Hornets do at No. 2
Scoot vs. Miller starts the dominos for the rest of the class. The Charlotte Hornets have an incredible legacy of coming up just short in the NBA Draft when there’s a franchise-defining big man waiting at No. 1. In 2004 they watched as the Magic took Dwight Howard and they settled for Emeka Okafor. It happened again in 2012 when Anthony Davis was selected with the top pick, leading to the disastr...2023
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• James Harden is balancing being Batman and Robin for the 76ers in NBA Playoffs
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images James Harden can still be the Sixers’ leading man when he needs to be. The Philadelphia 76ers pulled out a thrilling 116-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. The win tied the second round series at 2-2 heading into Game 5. The 76ers are not down 1-3 mainly because of James Harden, who had one of the best games of his playoff career, f...2023
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• The Rudy Gobert trade is on the verge of being an all-time NBA disaster
The conversation around Rudy Gobert is only getting louder. The Lakers triumphed over Timberwolves to begin the 2023 NBA play-in tournament on Tuesday night, with what should have been Dennis Schröder’s dagger corner three against the Minnesota, capping a brilliant second half. The Wolves would eventually lose in overtime, handing in an unmemorable bummer performance, sending them to a life or dea...2023
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• Warriors GM Explains Why DeMarcus Cousins Isn’t in the NBA
DeMarcus Cousins has played for seven different NBA teams and injury history and personal life have marred much of his playing career, so much so that he is set to join Dwight Howard in Taiwan because he remains on the market as a free agent. One of those teams he played for was Golden State […] The post Warriors GM Explains Why DeMarcus Cousins Isn’t in the NBA appeared first on Basketball ...2022
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• The Rudy Gobert trade is on the verge of being an all-time NBA disaster
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• The NBA’s Best and Worst Body Transformations
Individual success in the NBA is a delicate thing. The impact a player has on the league can hinge on so many factors, including natural ability, work ethic, coaching and on-court fit. But sometimes it’s ultimately a player’s diet which makes or breaks them. Just ask Dwight Howard. The eight-time All-Star maintained a truly horrendous […] The post The NBA’s Best and Worst Body Transfor...2022
• Chandler Parsons is Already Recruiting Dwight Howard to Join Dallas
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• Chris Bosh Turned Down Houston Rockets to Avoid More Big 3 Pressure
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"Dwight Howard made a post for former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson."

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"Professional basketball stars Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are among those selected for enshrinement into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame."

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"A lawsuit filed against former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dropped, according to ESPN."

2023
"Dwight Howard eyeing NBA return, thinks he can 'help the Sacramento Kings contend for a title'"

2022
"Dwight Howard made his debut for the Taoyuan Leopards of Taiwan’s T1 League on Friday, and he posted one of the most ridiculous stat lines you will see."

2021
"Lakers' Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard get into tussle on bench during game vs. Suns"

2020
"The veteran forward played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Lakers winning back-to-back titles a decade ago, but in the aftermath of the vetoed Chris Paul trade and the failed rebuild with Dwight Howard and Steve Nash that followed, Gasol decided […] The post Exclusive: Pau Gasol addresses returning to Lakers for final year of career appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"The Lakers' bench combined for a season-high 72 points, led by Kyle Kuzma, Dwight Howard and co."

2018
"Dwight Howard had a rough night from the line and it might have cost the Hornets"

2017
"The post Michael Jordan Told Dwight Howard To Stop Playing ‘Pissed Off’ appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"The partnership of Dwight Howard and James Harden hasn't delivered the success expected by the Houston Rockets following Howard's arrival."

2015
"And who doesn't remember the "Dwightmare" as Dwight Howard vacillated about his future for two summers in a row?"

2014
"The bad blood between Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard surfaced Tuesday night, in the Houston Rockets’ 108-90 romp over the Los Angeles Lakers."

• NBA World Clowns Dwight Howard for Offering To ‘Come out of Retirement’ for Injury-Plagued Lakers
2026

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• Lakers’ NBA Champion Offers to ‘Come Out of Retirement’ After Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Injuries
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• And-Ones: Howard, Jordan, Shoe Deals, 2019 Redraft
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• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame

Former NBA center Dwight Howard has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and will be part of the class of 2025, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The first overall pick in the 2004 draft, Howard immediately became the starting center for the Magic and spent the next eight seasons in […]...2025
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• Dwight Howard: Ric Flair Told Me My Knees Weren’t Good For Wrestling

Dwight Howard says Ric Flair effectively talked him out of wrestling. Eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard appeared at the WWE tryouts during SummerSlam week in 2022, and he cut a buzzworthy promo. Triple H later said that the ball was in Howard’s court regarding him potentially joining WWE. Since then, updates have been few and […] The post Dwight Howard: Ric Flair Told Me My Knees W...2024
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• Dwight Howard signs with team in Philippines after bombshell sexual assault lawsuit

The former NBA center is continuing his basketball career abroad just a few months after he denied sexual assault and battery allegations stemming from a July 2021 incident with another man....2024
• Reports Conflict On Whether Lakers Will Be Interested In Signing Anthony Davis To Extension
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• Aaron Gordon needed the Nuggets as much as they needed him
2023

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• The 2023 NBA Draft hinges on what the Hornets do at No. 2
2023

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• James Harden is balancing being Batman and Robin for the 76ers in NBA Playoffs
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• LaMelo Ball’s staggering return showed why he’s one of the NBA’s most fun players
2024

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• Dwight’s Amazing BTS Story About Playing Mind Games With Jokic
Nikola Jokic is completely unstoppable these days, but back in the 2020 Western Conference finals, Dwight Howard at least managed to slow him down significantly. Jokic averaged 25.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game against the Jazz and Clippers across the first two rounds of those playoffs, but that dropped to 21.8 points, […] The post Dwight’s Amazing BTS Story About Pla...2024
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• Paolo Banchero 1st Magic player with 10+ 30-point games in a season since Dwight Howard
Paolo Banchero became the first Orlando Magic player to record double-digit 30-point games in a season since Dwight Howard in 2010-11, in Wednesday night’s 117-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Banchero, 21, ended his outing with 32 points, six rebounds, and four assists. The 6-foot-10 forward is the seventh player in Magic history to […] The post Paolo Banchero 1st Magic player w...2024
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• Justin Fields and Luke Getsy shared the most awkward hug of the NFL season
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• Paris Olympics 2024: Dwight Howard makes pitch for Team USA roster spot, threatens to play for Taiwan

Howard claimed he'll score 85 points for Taiwan, but Taiwan didn't qualify for the Olympic basketball tournament...2023
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• Aaron Gordon needed the Nuggets as much as they needed him
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• The 2023 NBA Draft hinges on what the Hornets do at No. 2
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• James Harden is balancing being Batman and Robin for the 76ers in NBA Playoffs
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• The Rudy Gobert trade is on the verge of being an all-time NBA disaster
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• Dwight Howard rips Shaquille O'Neal for criticizing his dominant play in Taiwan

Howard, who played for the Lakers in his last NBA stint, recently recorded 38 points and 25 rebounds in his Taiwanese debut...2022
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• Dwight Howard files for divorce after wife makes shocking accusations

Howard's estranged wife inititally filed for divorce last summer....2026
• Dwight Howard files for divorce after wife makes shocking accusations

Howard's estranged wife inititally filed for divorce last summer....2026
• Dwight Howard Hits Back-to-Back Spinaroonies at Fanatics Fest 2025

Dwight Howard might’ve just pulled off the most unexpected wrestling moment of Fanatics Fest 2025. In newly surfaced footage, the former NBA star made his entrance to Booker T’s iconic ......2025
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• Justin Fields and Luke Getsy shared the most awkward hug of the NFL season
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• Aaron Gordon needed the Nuggets as much as they needed him
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• The Rudy Gobert trade is on the verge of being an all-time NBA disaster
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• Lakers won't replace Howard, 'hopeful' he'll play
Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday the Lakers will not seek a replacement player for Dwight Howard, who is currently quarantining with his family in Georgia, and they're "hopeful and optimistic that he'll be able to join us in Orlando."...2020
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• Lakers’ Dwight Howard reveals mother of his 6-year-old son died during coronavirus pandemic
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard told reporters on a conference call that the mother of his six-year-old son died during the coronavirus pandemic nearly six weeks ago. Howard said the tragic death wasn’t related to COVID-19, but she was dealing with epilepsy: Sad news. Dwight Howard said that the mom of his 6-year-old son […] The post Lakers’ Dwight Howard reveals mother o...2020
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• D12: Van Gundy moment 'worst day of my life'
Dwight Howard recalled with bitterness the time he famously put his arm around Stan Van Gundy after his then-coach with the Magic had told media Howard wanted him fired....2018
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• Dwight Howard ended season one point short of milestone
The Charlotte Hornets wrapped up the 2017-18 campaign with a victory over the Indiana Pacers, but Dwight Howard ended painfully shy of the 18,000-point mark for his career.During the regular-season finale, Howard needed 15 points to reach 18,000. However, he closed the night with 14 points on 6-of-14 shooting, also missing two of his four free-throw attempts.You’ve got to make your free throws, ki...2018
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• Kobe Bryant Calls Dwight Howard ‘Soft’ and a ‘Teddy Bear’ (VIDEO)
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• Stephen Curry Comments on Free Agency, Future with Golden State Warriors
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• Kobe: ‘I Didn’t Appreciate Shaq Until I Played with Dwight’
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• Kevin Durant's Return Is Just What The NBA Needs In 2015-16
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Stephen Curry Reportedly Wins MVP Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Can Metta World Peace Actually Help the Los Angeles Lakers?
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• Dwight Howard Reportedly Unhappy Playing Alongside James Harden
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Lakers’ NBA Champion Offers to ‘Come Out of Retirement’ After Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Injuries
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• 2025 BIG3 Week 1: Where to watch Dwight Howard make his debut, schedule, live stream, watch online, TV channel

Ice Cube's summer hoops league has a new look this season, and can be seen on CBS...2025
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• Dwight Howard makes wild Celtics-Magic NBA playoff prediction

Dwight Howard is putting the Boston Celtics on upset watch....2025
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• Melo, Howard in '25 Naismith Hall of Fame class
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• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame
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• Dwight Howard keeps tweeting bad photoshops to troll the Lakers for not bringing him back to guard Nikola Jokic

Edit via Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) on Twitter Dwight Howard is taking to the internet to remind the Lakers about who their starting center was the last time they beat Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in a series. The Los Angeles Lakers keep getting their hearts ripped out by the Denver Nuggets, but fans who want to remember a happier time, when their favorite team was capable of slowing do...2024
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• Dwight’s Amazing BTS Story About Playing Mind Games With Jokic
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• Dwight Howard Joining Filipino Team
Dwight Howard, an eight-time NBA All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, is joining the Filipino team Super Group for 2024’s Dubai International Basketball Championship, reports Shams Charania of Stadium (Twitter video link). The Dubai International Basketball Championship is a tournament that takes places each winter. This year’s event is scheduled for January 19-28, [&#...2024
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• The Reason Golden State Didn’t Sign Dwight Howard
After all the hype, Golden State decided against signing big man Dwight Howard before the start of training camp next week. Dwight trained with Warriors veterans Chris Paul and Draymond Green last week and reportedly met with Steve Kerr. A telling piece of information was revealed by ESPN’s Kendra Andrews, who said that the Warriors […] The post The Reason Golden State Didn’t Sig...2023
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• Justin Fields and Luke Getsy shared the most awkward hug of the NFL season
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• Dwight Howard files for divorce after wife makes shocking accusations
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• Dwight Howard files for divorce after wife makes shocking accusations
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• 8-Time All-Star Hints at Potential NBA Comeback After Grizzlies’ Surprise Signing of 40-Year-Old Free Agent
Dwight Howard eyes NBA return after Grizzlies sign Taj Gibson, pushing for a farewell tour amid comeback buzz....2026
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• Dwight Howard: Ric Flair Told Me My Knees Weren’t Good For Wrestling
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• Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-NBA Player Dwight Howard Dismissed
A civil lawsuit against former NBA player Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dropped, according to a court filing obtained by ESPN. The dismissal came Monday in Gwinnett County Court in Georgia and was filed by Stephen Harper, who initially filed the lawsuit against Howard in July 2023. In Monday’s filing, Harper […] The post Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-NB...2024
• Bombshell sexual assault and battery lawsuit against Dwight Howard dismissed

The civil lawsuit alleged Dwight Howard committed sexual assault and battery during a July 2021 meeting at Howard's Georgia residence....2024
• Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Dwight Howard Dropped
A lawsuit filed against former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dropped, according to ESPN. The dismissal was submitted by Stephen Harper, who initiated the suit against Howard in July 2023. In the suit, Harper accused Howard of sexually assaulting him at Howard’s home in July 2021. The suit also […] The post Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Dwight ...2024
• Sexual assault lawsuit against former NBA player Dwight Howard dropped, per court records

The civil lawsuit, filed in July of 2023, accused Howard of sexual assault and battery...2024
• Sexual assault suit v. Dwight Howard dropped
A civil lawsuit against former NBA star Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dismissed, according to a court filing....2024
• Judge denies Dwight Howard’s motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging sexual assault, battery
A Georgia judge on Wednesday denied a motion by Dwight Howard’s lawyers to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges sexual assault and battery, according to a Gwinnett County filing obtained by The Athletic. Chief Judge Carla E. Brown also sealed an exhibit filed in December 2023 that Howard’s lawyers argued contained “embarrassing, sexually explicit text messages,” according to the ...2024