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Dwight Howard Sends Clear LeBron James Message After Lakers' Loss to Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in their first-round playoff series. Despite holding a double-digit lead entering the fourth quarter of Game 4, the Lakers faltered down the stretch, ultimately losing 116-113.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / April 28

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Makes Feelings Clear About LeBron James

Dwight Howard is one of the best centers in NBA history. The future Hall of Famer has had three different stints with the Los Angeles Lakers. For two of those seasons, Howard was teammates with LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 27

Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Explains Why He Was So Hard On Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise is known for having dominant big men with Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard being prime examples. Unfortunately, those two have had a checkered past with O’Neal always being really hard on Howard when he was in his prime.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Dwight Howard Had Four Words for Shaquille O’Neal on Friday

Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard have had a long-standing feud, one that has been marked by public criticism and rivalry. The two former Los Angeles Lakers centers have often been compared throughout their careers, and much of the tension came from O’Neal’s high expectations of Howard.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Dwight Howard tells Shaq to his face the origin of long-standing feud

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard might be on friendly terms today, but not too long ago, the two were locked in a heated feud that played out publicly.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Shaquille O'Neal Makes Exciting Announcement on Wednesday

Shaquille O'Neal is widely regarded as one of the greatest big men to ever pick up a basketball. The Hall of Famer has also earned a reputation for being a straight shooter, which is something that he's proven time and time again in his career as a sports broadcaster. Every now and then, O'Neal's candidness gets him into a bit of trouble.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 23

Dwight Howard Shares How He Squashed His Beef With Shaquille O'Neal

Dwight Howard and Shaquille O'Neal had one of the longest-running beefs in the NBA, but the two have now buried the hatchet. The feud ended rather abruptly, and Howard told the Daily Mail that they had mended fences when they happened to be at the same restaurant in Orlando back in March.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

Exclusive: Dwight Howard on why his kids are keeping him from an NBA comeback

Although Dwight Howard is certainly still young and fit enough to do it, don’t expect the eight-time All-Star to be making a return to an NBA court anytime soon.

College Basketball News / Fastbreak on SI / April 21

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Offers Advice To Duke Star Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg is coming off one of the best seasons of college basketball by any freshman of all time. The 18-year-old is expected to be the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this summer.

Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / April 20

Dwight Howard Predicts Massive 1st Round Upset

Orlando Magic legend Dwight Howard has given his picks for this year’s NBA Playoffs. The NBA Playoffs tipped off this past Saturday after the conclusion of the play-in tournament.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Dwight Howard makes crazy prediction about NBA playoffs

The Boston Celtics are viewed by most as the favorite to win the Eastern Conference and return to the NBA Finals, but Dwight Howard is predicting that they will fall victim to a stunning upset.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / April 20

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Makes Shocking Celtics-Magic Prediction

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics will host the Orlando Magic for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Celtics are coming off a season where they won the NBA Championship and are expected to advance to the second round easily.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Dwight Howard Sends Controversial Celtics Message Before NBA Playoffs

Over a decade ago, Dwight Howard was one of the Boston Celtics' biggest playoff rivals back when he played for the Orlando Magic. The two Eastern Conference foes faced off in the postseason in 2009 and 2010.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Dwight Howard Thinks Lakers Will Beat Cavaliers In 2025 NBA Finals: ‘The Lakers Scare Me’

Hall of Famer Dwight Howard thinks the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet in the 2025 NBA Finals. Howard, who had three stints with

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 15

Dwight Howard Shares Bold Take on Lakers’ Playoff Fate

The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes for their playoff run this season. They have two of the best players in the NBA in Luka Doncic and LeBron James, as well as perhaps the best third option in the league in Austin Reaves.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 11

Shaq and Dwight Howard End Longstanding Feud Amid HOF Request

Earlier this month, former Philadelphia 76ers big man Dwight Howard was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2025. Along with getting his name enshrined forever among the all-time greats, he's also managed to bury the hatchet with one of his biggest critics.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 10

Dwight Howard gets real on regrets leaving Magic for Lakers

In light of Dwight Howard’s Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, he reflected on his NBA career, including leaving the Orlando Magic to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10

Shaq has surprising response to Dwight Howard’s Hall of Fame request

Shaquille O’Neal’s feud with Dwight Howard may truly in the past.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Dwight Howard is headed to the Hall of Fame

Dwight Howard has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. It was his first time on the ballot. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report on Howard’s impending induction on Friday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 4