Silver Screen and Roll - Dwight Howard aims for return in Lakers' openerA Blog devoted to Lakers News, Commentary, and Analysishttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/13178/silver-fave.jpg2012-10-19T06:43:54-07:00http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/rss/stream/31936772012-10-19T06:43:54-07:002012-10-19T06:43:54-07:00Dwight Howard plans Lakers debut on Sunday
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0p-zMRcfubOSJEAanjRE7uuhnf8=/0x66:2533x1755/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/1644965/20121010_ajl_aj4_272.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard will take the court in a preseason game for the first time on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings.</p> <p><span>Dwight Howard</span> is poised to take the court for the first time wearing a <a href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Lakers</a> jersey in Sunday's preseason game against the <a href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Sacramento Kings</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lakers-planning-for-dwight-howard-to-play-sunday-18440509.html">according to a report on Yahoo! Sports</a>.</p>
<p>Howard, who was traded to the Lakers during the offseason from the <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a>, has yet to suit up in Los Angeles while dealing with a back injury. As long as Howard doesn't have any complications or setbacks with the injury over the next couple days, the 6'11", 285-pound big man should make his debut Sunday.</p>
<p>Howard has been sidelined since undergoing surgery in April to repair a herniated disk. He has been practicing with the Lakers during preseason camp but has yet to suit up in any exhibition games.</p>
<p>An eight-year NBA veteran, Howard is widely regarded as the league's best center and should immediately bolster the Lakers' front court playing alongside forward <span>Pau Gasol</span>. In 54 games last season, Howard averaged 38.3 minutes, 20.6 points and 14.5 rebounds.</p>
<p><i>This post first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/10/19/3525634/dwight-howard-la-lakers-injury-debut/in/3215749">SB Nation</a>.</i></p>
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/10/19/3525750/dwight-howard-la-lakers-injury-debutSB Nation NBA News2012-09-29T09:15:45-07:002012-09-29T09:15:45-07:00Dwight Howard targets Lakers opener for return
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ygY-qiVRrpta4SXVJKzmRWTXYvc=/0x0:1000x667/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/279529/20120423_hcs_sy4_048.jpg" />
<figcaption>Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE - Presswire</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Dwight Howard has set his sights on making his return in the Lakers' season opener.</p> <p>The newest <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> big man, <span>Dwight Howard</span>, is aiming for a return to the court in time for their opening night meeting with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> on Oct. 30, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--dwight-howard-aiming-to-play-in-lakers--opener.html">Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski</a>. Howard missed the end of last season after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back, and he has yet to receive clearance from his doctors to begin basketball activities. He has been working with assistant coaches and trainers to get his strength, speed and quickness back.</p>
<p>According to Wojnarowski, Howard is about 85 percent recovered from his surgery. The Lakers have been hesitant to put any kind of timeline on his return. Given the 26-year-old's pristine record of staying healthy prior to the 2011-2012 season, it only makes sense for L.A. to take every precaution with their All-Star center. Los Angeles will enter the upcoming year with high expectations, and they will need their new seven-footer healthy and holding things down in the middle of a very tough Western Conference.</p>
<p><i>This post originally appeared on <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/9/29/3427938/dwight-howard-lakers-opening-night-return-surgery" target="_blank">SBNation.com</a>.</i></p>
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/9/29/3428130/dwight-howard-injury-lakers-opening-night-2012SB Nation NBA News