Report: Mavericks likely to trade No. 13 pick - Mark Cuban | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Mavericks are "almost certain" to trade the No. 13 overall pick to make a run at Dwight Howard in free agency, a source told the Dallas Morning News.

Lakers 'fully resisting' Howard-Griffin deal - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Lakers have "fully resisted" the Clippers' offer on a sign-and-trade for Dwight Howard, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Clips and Lakers talking Griffin-Howard deal? - Blake Griffin | LAC

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Clippers could offer of Blake Griffin and Eric Bledsoe in sign-and-trade offer to the Lakers for Dwight Howard after July 1, according to ESPN.com.

Report: Lakers won't help Howard leave L.A. - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Lakers aren't willing to take back players or salary in a sign-and-trade if Dwight Howard decides to sign with another team, according to Lakers Nation's Mark Heisler.

Report: D12, CP3 want to team up next season - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard and Chris Paul "have been texting back and forth" with the hope of playing together next season.

Report: Rockets pursuing both Howard and Paul - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Rockets are pursuing both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul in free agency, a source told the Houston Chronicle.

Hawks mention CP3, Dwight in letter to fans - Chris Paul | LAC

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Hawks mentioned impending free agents Chris Paul and Dwight Howard by name in a recent letter to prospective ticket buyers.

Hawks to go after both Chris Paul and Dwight? - Chris Paul | LAC

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

ESPN's Chris Broussard says the Hawks could potentially try to acquire both Chris Paul and Dwight Howard in free agency.

Report: Dwight Howard to HOU gaining steam - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Rockets are getting "hopeful signals" that Dwight Howard is "seriously considering" signing with the team in free agency, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein.

Report: HOU to free up space to chase Howard - Thomas Robinson | HOU

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Rockets are trying to trade Thomas Robinson in order to free up cap space to aid in their pursuit of Dwight Howard, league sources told Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski.

Kupchak denies Howard vented about D'Antoni - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

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

Report: Mavs look to deal No. 13, sign Howard - Rick Carlisle | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Mavs are looking to trade their first-round pick (13th overall) in hopes of creating cap room for Dwight Howard, multiple sources tell ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Report: Mavericks looking to trade 13th pick - Rick Carlisle | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Mavs are looking to trade their first-round pick (13th overall) in hopes of creating cap room for Dwight Howard, multiple sources tell ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Report: Howard aired frustrations on D'Antoni - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard "voiced frustrations" with Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni at his exit meeting, sources told ESPN Los Angeles.

Report: Dwight no lock to re-sign w/ Lakers - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

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

Dwight Howard will not need shoulder surgery - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard will not need surgery on his right shoulder.

Kobe wants both Dwight & Pau back with Lakers - Kobe Bryant | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Kobe Bryant said Tuesday he wants the Lakers to bring back both free agent Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol.

Lakers teammates want Dwight Howard back - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Steve Nash was among several Lakers to say Monday they hope Dwight Howard resigns with L.A. this offseason.

Report: 'No clear choice' for Dwight Howard - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

There is "no clear choice" for Dwight Howard in free agency, a source told Yahoo! Sports.

Dwight Howard ejected early in 2nd half - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard was ejected from Sunday's Game 4 early in the third quarter after picking up his second technical foul. The Lakers have been down 20 points throughout most of the game.

Dwight Howard: Ejected in Third Quarter

Source: RotoWire.com NBA

Dwight Howard: Howard was ejected for arguing with the referees in the third quarter of Game 4 of the series against San Antonio on Sunday. He finished with seven points (2-2 FG, 3-9 FT) and eight rebounds. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Dwight Howard has not thought about future - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard, who will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, reiterated that he has not thought about his future yet.

Dwight Howard has not though about future - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard, who will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, reiterated that he has not thought about his future yet.

D'Antoni won't bench Howard late in games - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Mike D'Antoni said he will not bench Dwight Howard late in games to avoid opposing teams deliberately fouling the center.

Kobe: Howard needs more looks on offense - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Kobe Bryant said the Lakers "have to figure out a way to get" Dwight Howard more involved in the offense.

D'Antoni: Dwight Howard finally 100 percent - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni thinks center Dwight Howard is finally 100 percent after offseason back surgery.

Dwight Howard: Tweaked Shoulder Friday, But Playing Sunday

Source: RotoWire.com NBA

Dwight Howard: Howard has been in pain since tweaking his shoulder during Friday's victory at Indiana, the LA Daily News reports. Following Sunday's morning shootaround, he stated, "It's been sore since. It hasn't stopped bothering me." Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Fantasy Beat – Baseball is Back & NBA Sticks Around

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

 

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss their Fantasy Hoops disappoints this season. They talk about the players that ruined their seasons and guys that under performed. They also get back to the baseball diamond talking about a few guys they have been wondering about heading into their drafts.

NBA: Dwight Howard, Reggie Evans, Gerald Wallace, Brook Lopez, Al Harrignton, Harrison Barnes, Clay Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins, Meta World

Mostly NBA Notes: Deron Williams, Ricky Rubio and John Wall all point guards on the rise

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Deron Williams has been a disappointment for fantasy owners this season. He currently ranks as the No. 34 ranked player on the year, which is hardly terrible, but he was drafted as a top-15 guy, and it’s taken him being the No. 9 player over the past month to get back into the top-50. Since joining New Jersey/Brooklyn 2+ years ago, Williams has shot 41.1 percent from the floor, well below his career mark (45.2). A big part of the problem has been health, mainly ankle issues. In fact, Williams has essentially stopped driving to the basket this season, averaging just 2.6 attempts at the rim per game, which is a career low by a huge margin. However, since receiving PRP injections in his ankles during the All-Star

Fantasy: Howard erupts against Magic

Source: Fantasy Basketball Blog by Neil Tardy, Special to ESPN.com

Neil Tardy recaps Tuesday in the NBA, including a huge game from Dwight Howard in his return to Orlando.

Dwight Howard big in return to Orlando - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard hit 7-of-13 shots and 25-of-39 free throws on his way to a season-high 39 points, 16 rebounds, a steal and three blocks to lead the Lakers to a win in Howard's first trip back to Orlando on Tuesday.

Fantasy Beat – Even Injured Players Have Value

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss some key players that are coming off of injury and a few players that are filling in for injured player. The guys discuss which one of these players have value, and which guys you need to see some more from.

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, Steve Novak, Mo Williams, Cory Joseph, Danny Granger, Al Jefferson, Enes Kanter, Derrick Favors

 

Mostly NBA Notes: Al Horford blowing up, Stephen Curry on fire and Dirk Nowitzki’s reemergence

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Previously one of the more durable players in the league, Al Horford destroyed fantasy owners last season when a torn pectoral muscle ended his year after just 11 games played. However, he’s currently averaging career highs in ppg (17.4), rpg (10.0), spg (1.0) and FG% (55.7). Horford has been a top-20 fantasy player this season despite shooting a career-low 60.7 percent at the line, which is nowhere near his career mark of 73.7, so it’s safe to expect improvement there down the stretch. Among those in the top-five in double-doubles this season, only Horford and Dwight Howard also average at least 1.0 spg and 1.0 bpg. Horford’s Usage Rate (20.59) isn’t well above league average, but it’s a career high,

Nelson fires back at Howard for Magic remarks - Jameer Nelson | ORL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Jameer Nelson says former teammate Dwight Howard needs to finally "take ownership" of the things he says about the Magic.

Bryant, Howard, World Peace expected to play - Kobe Bryant | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Kobe Bryant (elbow), Dwight Howard (shoulder) and Metta World Peace (ankle) are all expected to play on Wednesday against the Hornets.

Smith expects Howard to re-sign w/ Lakers - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Josh Smith, a noted close friend of Dwight Howard, said that he expects Howard to re-sign with the Lakers after the season.

Lakers GM: Dwight Howard deserves more credit - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said that Dwight Howard deserves "more credit" than he's received this season.

Dwight Howard says he's future of the Lakers - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard agreed when asked if he saw himself as the future of the Lakers.

Kupchak: Lakers will not trade Dwight Howard - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak reiterated on Tuesday that the Lakers will not trade Dwight Howard before Thursday's deadline.

Mostly NBA Notes: LeBron James going next level

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Over his past seven games leading into the All-Star break, LeBron James has averaged 32.0 ppg while shooting a ridiculous 68.9 percent from the field (80-for-116), becoming the first player in NBA history to score at least 30 points with at least a 60.0 FG% in six straight games (it would have been seven if not for a miss late in Thursday’s win in Oklahoma City). He’s attempted his regular amount of shots at the rim over this span (6.8) compared to his season numbers (6.7, which ranks third in the league behind only Greg Monroe and Nikola Pekovic), but he’s made an insane 89.1 percent of his shots from in close during this stretch – James should be considered the best

Lakers deny Dwight Howard for Rondo rumors - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak strongly denied a CBS Sports report that he's talking to the Celtics about a Dwight Howard for Rajon Rondo swap.

Lakers tell Howard they're not trading him - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Impending free agent Dwight Howard says he's been told by the Lakers he won't be traded before Thursday's deadline.

Howard says he's been told he won't be traded - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard says he's been told by the Lakers he won't be traded before next week's deadline.

Howard brings Lakers trainer to All-Star Game - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard (shoulder, back) will bring a Lakers trainer with him to Houston for the All-Star weekend.

Dwight Howard plays well as Kobe passes - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Dwight Howard had 19 points, 18 rebounds, a steal and two blocks on 8-of-15 shooting on a night when Kobe Bryant decided not to shoot and leave things up to his teammates.

Fantasy Beat – End of World Peace

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss the Celtics and how the team is responding to losing Rondo. They continue to discuss the demise of the Lakers and they both rant about Metta World Peace.

Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Dwight Howard, Jeff Green, Courtney Lee, Jason Terry, Rajon Rando, Patrick Patterson.

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Mostly NBA Notes: Rudy Gay surging

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

When I first analyzed the Rudy Gay trade, I surmised the move was lateral for his fantasy value. I’ve since quickly changed my mind, even rating him 20th on my latest Big Board update after just a couple of games with the Raptors, as the drop in quality when it comes to teammates appears to be far more outweighed by his increased responsibilities. Call it the James Harden effect. After averaging 16.4 FGA with Memphis, he’s up to 21.0 with Toronto, including a whopping 6.0 3pt and also 5.7 FTA (all three would easily be career highs). Gay’s 12 rebounds Wednesday

Dwight Howard: (Shoulder) Returns To Action

Source: RotoWire.com NBA

Dwight Howard: Howard (shoulder) returned from a three-game absence and had nine points (4-8 FG, 1-6 FT) and nine rebounds before fouling out Thursday against the Celtics. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Fantasy: Hang tight with Dwight Howard, Steve Nash

Source: Fantasy Basketball Blog by Josh Whitling, Special to ESPN.com

Josh Whitling looks back at Thursday's action, and discusses why it's a good idea to stick with the disappointing Dwight Howard and Steve Nash.

Report: Dwight Howard sought trade to Lakers - Dwight Howard | LAK

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Hakeem Olajuwon believes that Dwight Howard will re-sign with the Lakers in the offseason, and also revealed that Howard sought a trade to the Lakers when deciding to move on from Orlando.