Why Dwight Howard left Lakers for Rockets

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July 6

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Dwight Howard leaves Lakers eyeing rebirth with Rockets Despite accusations of waffling, All-Star center leaves with firm resolution. Kobe Bryant responds to Dwight Howard news Posts photo of him and Pau Gasol together; calls them the heart of the Lakers. Dwight Howard made the right decision in picking the Rockets Houston pulls off a coup, teaming Howard with James Harden. ADVERTISEMENT

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