Report: Dwight Howard reaches 1-year deal with 76ers
Reports indicate that Dwight Howard is departing from the Lakers for the second time, following his first NBA championship win.
Agent Charles Briscoe has informed Shams Charania of The Athletic that Dwight Howard and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a one-year contract.
Free agent Dwight Howard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent Charles Briscoe tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020
The 16-year NBA veteran and eight-time All-Star center just had a season of redemption with the Los Angeles Lakers, proving to be a dependable player off the bench. Averaging 7.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game during the regular season, along with 1.1 blocks, Howard showed his worth.
Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the deal is worth the veteran minimum exception of $2.6 million.
Presumably, Howard will be the main backup for Joel Embiid in Philadelphia.
