Dwight Howard picks Rockets

Jim Buss: Dwight 'never really a Laker'

The Lakers did all they could to keep Dwight Howard in Los Angeles earlier this summer. Now that he's gone, however, Jim Buss says the Houston Rockets' center was never really a Laker in the first place.

The Dwight Howard effect on the Rockets

Dwight Howard will make the Rockets better, but how? Coach Nick breaks down the numbers and game tape.

Rockets celebrate arrival of Dwight

The Rockets presented Dwight Howard to the world Saturday with a hopeful, celebratory tone.

Howard wanted Lakers to end Kobe era

Dwight Howard spurned the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency and wound up signing with the Houston Rockets. A recent report suggests Howard wanted the Lakers to phase out Kobe Bryant after the 2013-14 season.

Nash says Howard, Lakers a poor fit

The Lakers' floor general spent enough time to know what makes Dwight Howard tick. On Tuesday, he let loose with some substantial insight into a lost season and unhappy player.

Rockets fined $150,000 for speaking of Dwight

The Houston Rockets broke NBA moratorium rules by speaking publicly about center Dwight Howard.

Jackson would have taken Lakers job

Another twist in the Dwight Howard-Lakers soap opera: Phil Jackson, who Howard had requested as the team's head coach, would have accepted the gig as the Lakers' head coach back in November.

Ice Cube has some NSFW things to say about Dwight 'Coward'

Howard upset Kobe, Nash never defended injuries

Dwight Howard reportedly felt disrespected by the lack of public support he received from Lakers teammates for playing through injury.

Shaq says Dwight needs 'little town' like Houston

According to the 2010 census, Houston is the fourth biggest city in the US.

Dwight Howard can become free agent in 2016

The NBA may have another Dwightmare in just three seasons.

Now the Lakers need miracles

There's joy in Houston and there probably should be outright despair in Los Angeles, because the path beyond Dwight Howard is obscured by a deep, dark fog.

Lakers fans burn Howard jerseys, other suggestions

Don't burn your jersey! It just makes you look dumb for having bought it in the first place! Here are better things to do.

How Morey got Dwight

How did Daryl Morey pull off the free-agent coup of 2013 and get Dwight Howard? With four years of planning that allowed him to rebuild his roster while not tanking.

Lakers, Rockets fans react to Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard is a Houston Rocket, and fans of various teams around the NBA had different reactions to that, as you might expect.

The Dwightmare Trilogy, reviewed

The three-film arc of the Dwightmare saga is complete. SB Nation fake film critic Tom Ziller reviews the trilogy.

A timeline of Dwight Howard's career

From the No. 1 pick in the 2004 Draft to signing with the Rockets on Friday, this is a reflection on Howard's time in the NBA.

D12 wanted Phil Jackson, talks Rockets decision

Dwight Howard now says that he had asked the Lakers to hire Phil Jackson, a request they didn't follow up on. He also mentioned several other reasons he chose the Houston Rockets and not the Los Angeles Lakers.

Daryl Morey screamed

Dwight Howard finally delivers his free agency tweet

Howard officially announces deal with Rockets

Howard notified Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak on Friday night of his final decision not to resign with the team and then announced his decision to sign with the Rockets on Twitter.

Is this Dwight's fault?

We watched Dwight Howard dance around again, but what's the real problem?

Howard '50/50' on leaving Lakers

The free agent center might be having a change of heart on his reported decision to sign with the Rockets.

Howard flies to LA, meets with Lakers

The star big man is in Los Angeles meeting with Lakers brass.

Pelicans, Rockets talking Asik-Anderson swap

With reports of Dwight Howard heading to Houston, the Rockets are reportedly looking for pieces to build around him. With Asik suddenly expendable, Anderson could be on his way west.