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Dwight Howard opting in for 2012-2013 season, according to report

Found March 14, 2012 on Celtics Town: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dwight Howard,  Danny Ainge,  Kevin Garnett,  Ray Allen,  Paul Pierce,  Rajon Rondo,  Chris Wilcox,  Gerald Green
TEAMS: Orlando Magic,  Boston Celtics,  Brooklyn Nets
Howard
Just admit it: a small part of you, perhaps even a sliver deep inside your subconscious, held out hope that Danny Ainge could somehow convince Dwight Howard to join the Boston Celtics this summer. Perhaps you even envisioned a starting lineup of Howard and the current core four, with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce rejuvenated alongside the game’s best center and Rajon Rondo finally benefiting from a (non-Chris Wilcox division) target who thrives on the receiving end of alley oops.Not going to happen. Not even a “Dumb And Dumber, one-in-a-million, so you’re telling me there’s a chance” chance, if reports that Howard is opting in for the 2012-2013 season are true.Barring a trade deadline move of their own, the Celtics can now look forward to having tons of cap space in a free agency class that officially sucks. Entering the trade deadline, Deron Williams is now the only stud free agent (if you want to get a bitter beer face, read the entire list of 2012 free agents) — and ...
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