Los Angeles Lakers superstar Dwight Howard is still dealing with a sore right shoulder stemming from a torn labrum he suffered in January, but still hopes to play in the exhibition game that culminates All-Star weekend on Feb. 17. Howard told ESPN Los Angeles that his intent is to try play in the game that will pit the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Dwight Howard is tired of dealing with the right shoulder ailment he suffered in January, but the All-Star may still not be able to avoid offseason surgery, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Howard is also dealing with the lingering effects of a herniated disc in his lower back suffered last season in addition to the ... Read More »
Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard is not rushing himself back from injury, and the reason may be because he’s thinking more about the future than the Lakers’ short-term welfare this season. According to USA Today, Howard is greatly concerned about his ability to maintain a high level of play for the duration of what he hopes will be ... Read More »
After receiving treatment in Los Angeles on Friday, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has rejoined the team and will be a game-time call for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Detroit Pistons. Howard missed the Lakers’ 111-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday after the All-Star suffered a re-aggravation of his troubled right shoulder in a loss vs. the Phoenix ... Read More »
Los Angeles Lakers superstar center Dwight Howard is considered day-to-day as he continues to deal with a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder, and his status for the Friday road tilt vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is still uncertain, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. Howard re-aggravated the injury in Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns and was in ... Read More »
At the U.S. Airways Center, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash got the welcome back he deserved from the franchise he played 10 combined seasons for, the Phoenix Suns. Everything was right—the warm greetings from the fans during player introductions and a rousing ovation after a video montage during a first quarter timeout—it was the 92-86 loss that was ... Read More »
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard re-injured his troubled right shoulder and was forced out of the team’s 92-86 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night at US Airways Center. The injury came late in the fourth quarter when the All-Star tried to go up for a put-back attempt following a rebound. When he was hit on the arm, ... Read More »
Dwight Howard escaped a major scare on Thursday when the Los Angeles Lakers All-Star received word from an area specialist that he did no further damage to his troubled right shoulder and could resume playing when the team faces the Utah Jazz on Friday night at Staples Center. According to ESPN Los Angeles, Howard is expected to play and start ... Read More »
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