Lakers GM Pelinka unsure, but hopeful Howard joins team in Orlando

Dwight Howard, one of the most important players on the Lakers this season, has not yet fully committed to joining the Lakers due to extenuating circumstances involving his six-year-old son The mother of his son passed away a few months ago Lakers GM Rob Pelinka told reporters on Tuesday If they lose Howard, that will be a crucial loss, forcing Anthony Davis to likely play more center and cause them to rely more on JaVale McGee

Dwight Howard, one of the most important players on the Lakers this season, has not yet fully committed to joining the Lakers due to extenuating circumstances involving his six-year-old son The mother of his son passed away a few months ago Lakers GM Rob Pelinka told reporters on Tuesday If they lose Howard, that will be a crucial loss, forcing Anthony Davis to likely play more center and cause them to rely more on JaVale McGee