Dwight Howard has officially cleared waivers and is once again a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was reported last week that the center would be signing a one-year deal with LA and more details have emerged regarding the particulars of the contract.
Our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania reports Dwight Howard will wear No. 39 next season in his return to the Lakers.
First look: pic.twitter.com/RnyjRchwKp
— Stadium (@Stadium) August 26, 2019
Similar to the contract the Houston Rockets offered former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett, Howard will be paid $14,490 per day he’s on the team’s roster on a non-protected salary contract.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski also reported that the Lakers stressed to Howard that they will have no qualms in releasing him if he becomes a distraction.
While Laker fans should not be described as optimistic about the return of Howard, most also are realistic about their options and the fact Howard is on a non-guaranteed contract the Lakers can walk away from at any time. That deal is something Bobby Marks of ESPN explains in more detail.
The contract that Dwight Howard will sign in LAL is called a “summer contract” because it has $0 salary protection (comparable to Anthony Bennett in Houston). Howard will earn $14,490 for every day he is on the roster. The per day clock will start on Oct. 21.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) August 26, 2019