How could any of you playoff-bound teams even let him get to free agency??
He would have lost millionsThe Magic intensified efforts to trade Dwight Howard to the Nets on Wednesday, which may be part of the reason why he declared his intent to sign the early termination waiver form on Thursday.
A trade to the Nets could cost Howard a playoff appearance, as the team currently stands 4.5 games behind the Bucks for the No. 8 seed.
A league source said that missing out on the playoffs would cost Howard significant bonuses from his Adidas contract.*
Via J.A. Adande/ESPN
LMFAO Vinny Del Negro and Mo Williams got into a physical altercation in the locker room after this loss ... still the Clippers and LA's JV team
Zach Randolph (knee) will play against the Raptors on Friday.
Jeremy Lin's playing time is likely to be reduced under Mike Woodson.
Derrick Rose (groin) is officially listed as a game-time decision, but he "probably won't play" according to beat writer K.C. Johnson.