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Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard looks on prior to an NBA basketball game, Jan. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. In a response to a state civil suit filed this week by his attorney, Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man

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Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) drives around San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Embiid, Sixers escape short-handed Spurs in OT, 113-111

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard hangs on the basket as he dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron’s 31 put Lakers past Cavs 128-99 for 9th straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond grapple for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Swat team: Lakers block 20 shots, hold off Pistons 106-99

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots behind Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers rally late to snap Lakers’ road winning streak at 14

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac (1) looks for a path to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Analysis: Dwight Howard thriving in his smallest role yet

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac (1) looks for a path to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

Dwight Howard thriving in the smallest role of his 16-year career

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma, right, collides with San Antonio Spurs' Trey Lyles during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Spurs

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, injured Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard practices before the Wizards face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver. Dwight Howard says he is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a new outlook on basketball and his place in it. Howard called it “a very big blessing” to re-sign with the Lakers, who chose him as the improbable replacement for injured center DeMarcus Cousins, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Dwight Howard eager to make most of 2nd chance with Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, injured Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard practices before the Wizards face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign Howard after he completes a buyout with Memphis. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, because the deal has not been completed for Howard to make an improbable return to the Lakers six years after his acrimonious departure. Howard played in only nine games last season for Washington, which traded him to the Grizzlies last month. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Dwight Howard returns to Lakers 6 years after departure

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Dwight Howard waived by Grizzlies ahead of Lakers move

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AP Source: Lakers plan to sign Dwight Howard

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (21) hangs onto the ball as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, from Montenegro, reaches for it during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dwight Howard participates in ‘light shooting,’ actual return unclear

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard looks at the scoreboard during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

Dwight Howard to rejoin Wizards, start on-court rehab: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard looks at the scoreboard during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

Dwight Howard to miss 2-3 months after gluteal surgery

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Wizards’ Howard out 2-3 months after spinal surgery

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Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard, right, reacts after a foul as Orlando Magic forward Jonathon Simmons (17), center Nikola Vucevic (9), from Montenegro and guard Terrence Ross (31) stand nearby, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 117-109. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Wizards look to keep good times rolling after two straight wins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10), from France, shoots between Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28), from France, guard Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, and forward Jeff Green (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jeff Green’s big fourth quarter lifts Wizards past Magic

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard shoots around before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Dwight Howard doesn’t travel west with Wizards due to ongoing injury

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard shoots around before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Dwight Howard sits out Wizards’ opener with sore buttocks

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press