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Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince, left, is fouled as he drives against Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kemba Walker scores 29, hits big 3-pointers in Hornets win

Associated Press

Miami Heat's Kelly Olynyk (9) battles Charlotte Hornets' Michael Carter-Williams (10) and Frank Kaminsky (44) for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Olynyk’s late FT after disputed foul helps Heat stun Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) is fouled by Washington Wizards' Ian Mahinmi (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets rout Wizards behind record-setting 1st half

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard scores against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Howard leads Hornets past Warriors

By JEFF FARAUDO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, right, shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Treveon Graham in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets’ bench comes up big in 111-106 win over Bucks

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Dwight Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture in Cleveland

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) dunks over Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Howard’s huge game lifts Hornets over Timberwolves, 118-102

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Howard’s big game powers Hornets past Hawks 109-91

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Hornets 109-106. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Howard-Clifford reunion may determine Hornets’ success

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. The Hornets are banking on Dwight Howard to help them get back to the playoffs after a disappointing season a year ago. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Addition of Howard gives Hornets reason to believe

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard poses for a photo holding his new jersey during an NBA basketball news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, June 26, 2017 after being traded to the Hornets by the Atlanta Hawks last week. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

8-time All-Star Dwight Howard: I have a lot left in the tank

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard prepares to shoot a free throw during the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to acquire center Howard from the Hawks. The Hawks are sending Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte for center Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 20, because the trade is not yet official. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Dwight Howard traded minutes after hosting an NBA draft Q&A

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard prepares to shoot a free throw during the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to acquire center Howard from the Hawks. The Hawks are sending Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte for center Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 20, because the trade is not yet official. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Hornets’ Clifford: Howard can return to All-Star level

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks Dwight Howard, who did not play in the fourth quarter, leaves the court after his team fell to the Washington Wizards in Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series on Friday, April 28, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) **FILE**

Hawks send center Dwight Howard to Hornets

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard, back center, and Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr., front center, battle for a rebound during the first half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, in Washington, Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Wizards won 114-107. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Marcin Gortat: Dwight Howard ‘made me who I am’

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard, right, dunks the ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Howard has 22 points, 20 rebounds in Hawks’ win over 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket battling Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta-Journal Constitution via AP)

Schroder, Howard bicker during Atlanta’s loss to Warriors

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drive to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Hawks prevail 114-98 in scrappy showdown with Celtics

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after scoring a 3 pointer in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Millsap, Hawks outlast Anthony, Knicks 142-139 in 4 OTs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks and players react after a Wizards 3-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. Washington won 112-86. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

john Wall keeps Wizards hot in blowout win over Hawks

By George Henry - Associated Press