In a very interesting take by Lakers beat writer Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register, the problem that continues to plague the Los Angeles Lakers is Dwight Howard. During [...]
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Despite playing through a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Howard said Monday that he expects to play.
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