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Dwight Howard was eliminated from the latest Dancing with the Stars after an impressive run

Dwight Howard’s time on Dancing with the Stars ended on Tuesday night.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard’s Dancing with the Stars journey came to an end on Tuesday night.

Howard and his dance partner Daniella Karagach made it to the competition’s quarterfinals, one celebrating past dance routines in the show’s history for its 500th episode, but couldn’t advance to next week’s semifinal round.

Three other athletes, former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola and recent Team USA Olympians Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik, all advanced to the show’s semifinals.

Howard, the former Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets standout, won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. He most recently played for the Taoyuan Taiwan Beer Leopards from 2022-2023. 

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Quinn Cook to play in Asian Tournament alongside Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins

Cook, the former Blue Devil and 2015 national champion, will play with Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins for the Taiwan Mustangs in July.

Former Duke basketball star Quinn Cook will suit up alongside some NBA legends this summer, albeit not in the United States.

According to a Tuesday report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Cook will play with former Lakes teammates Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins in the Asian Tournament this July. The trio will play for the Taiwan Mustangs.

Cook spent four seasons with the Blue Devils, culminating in the 2015 national championship game as a senior. He averaged 15.3 points and 2.6 assists per game as a senior, and he tacked on six points and four rebounds during the victory over Wisconsin in the title game.

The former Blue Devil played in 188 games across seven NBA seasons, and he’s one of just two former Duke players with multiple championships at the professional level. He won his second in 2020 on the Lakers when he was teammates with Howard.

His best NBA season came in 2017-18 with Golden State, the year of his first ring. He averaged a career-high 18 games, and his averages of 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists were all personal bests.

Cook’s 2015 teammate, Amile Jefferson, just won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach on Monday.

Dwight Howard has some advice for former Sixers teammate Joel Embiid

Big man Dwight Howard has some advice for former Philadelphia 76ers teammate Joel Embiid.

The Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up a disappointing finish to the 2023-24 season. The Sixers entered the playoffs as the No. 7 seed and were bounced in the first round by the New York Knicks in six tough games.

The reason the Sixers were the seventh seed was Joel Embiid missed 43 games and they were 16-27 without him. He missed February and March due to a meniscus injury, and Philadelphia went into a free fall without him. The Sixers were 31-8 when he played.

Former Sixers big man Dwight Howard hopped on “The OGs Show” and had some advice for Embiid:

He’s 7’2”, 7’3”, and he got the handles, he can shoot 3s. He’s 390 — like he is big.

I think he’s too heavy for the wear and tear of the NBA season. I think if he lost about 20 points, it’ll be great for his knees. He’ll be able to play a couple more years longer. He’ll be faster. He’ll probably be able to jump higher. I did go through a season where I lost weight. I lost 30 pounds in 30 days. The next year I came back with the Lakers and I was a lot leaner. I was a lot faster–jumping like I was 19 again. I really believe that if he loses that weight, he’ll be more mobile. I think it’ll be smart.

Embiid has done a better job of taking care of his body and being more available for the Sixers on a nightly basis. Unfortunately, he suffered a freak injury and Philadelphia was unable to recover. Howard brings up a good point about losing weight, but Embiid has been ahead of that curve for quite some time now.

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Where Rockets rank in updated list of 77 greatest NBA players of all-time

With 77 NBA seasons in the books, @HoopsHype issued an updated list of the greatest 77 players of all-time. Here’s where players with #Rockets ties were ranked.

The 2023-24 regular season is the NBA’s 78th overall, which means 77 seasons are in the books.

With that in mind, our friends at HoopsHype recently compiled an updated list of the NBA’s best 77 players of all time, complete with statistics and information through the 2022-23 campaign.

As one might expect, the Rockets are well represented. Along with many All-Stars over the years, they had three Most Valuable Player (MVP) award winners: Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone and James Harden. Historically, Houston is among the league’s top franchises.

Granted, the Rockets haven’t won a championship since Olajuwon led them to their only two in the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals. But the hope is that could change in the years ahead. If it does, perhaps a rising star such Jalen Green, Amen Thompson or Jabari Smith Jr. might crack an updated version of this list in a decade or so.

For now, with the start of 2023-24 training camp only days away, here’s a look back at where legacy Rockets stand on HoopsHype’s updated list of the 77 greatest players in NBA history.

Mike Dunleavy Jr. explains why Warriors didn’t sign Dwight Howard after free agent workout

The eight-time All-Star center was one of the veterans the Warriors brought in for a workout during the summer.

Before training camp gets underway in October, the Golden State Warriors’ facility has been active with free-agent workouts. Along with multiple other veterans, eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard reportedly made a trip to the Bay Area for a workout.

Despite reportedly working out with Chris Paul and Draymond Green, Howard left San Francisco without a contract. In a press conference with members of the media on Monday, new Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. explained why the Warriors didn’t ink Howard to a contract after his workout in the Bay Area.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

I’d just say in general, we brought maybe 40 or 50 guys in this summer to get a further look at, knowing agents and people around the league knowing we’ve got two roster spots open, so there is a desire to come in, meet with us and play with our guys. And we’ve looked at a lot of different players. Some of them we’re bring into camp. But, The player you mentioned (Howard) is just one of many that we brought in and evaluated, and you know, I think right now you’ll know more about who we’re inviting to camp in a couple of days. But overall, we feel good about what we’ve done this summer and we’ll keep our options open in terms of who we need to add.

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With the 37-year-old big man leaving Golden State without a deal, the Warriors are expected to feature Kevon Looney, Draymond Green, Dario Saric, Usman Garuba, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jonathan Kuminga in the frontcourt this season.

This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 

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Complete list of backup centers Sixers have employed behind Joel Embiid

Here is a complete list of the backup centers the Philadelphia 76ers have employed behind star big man Joel Embiid.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the top teams in the East since Joel Embiid stepped onto the floor for them in the 2016-17 season. The big fella has been the transcendent star the franchise needed to regain relevancy in the league.

The backup center spot has been a bit of an adventure for the franchise. They have cycled through a lot of different options behind Embiid looking for the right combination on the floor. Some have been duds and others have been solid players.

In Embiid’s seven seasons with the Sixers, Philadelphia has employed a number of backup centers, and it appears as though there will be a new backup in the 2023-24 season, veteran Mo Bamba. It was Paul Reed in 2022-23, but it appears he could get a look at power forward under new coach Nick Nurse.

Here are all the backup centers during the Embiid era:

Report: Dwight Howard joining Chris Paul and Draymond Green for workout after meeting with Warriors

After meeting with Golden State, Dwight Howard is reportedly on his way to workout with two members of the Warriors.

On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors reportedely brought in an established veteran center for a free agent meeting. According to multiple reports, Dwight Howard recently met with the Warriors on a free-agent visit in the Bay Area.

Following his meeting, the eight-time All-Star is reportedly set to join a pair of members of the Warriors for a workout on Thursday. According to Jason Dumas of KRON4 News, Howard will head to Los Angeles for a workout with Chris Paul and Draymond Green. 

Dumas also reported the Warriors’ veterans have signed off on the idea of signing Howard.

Via @JDumasReports on Twitter:

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Howard spent last season in Taiwan playing for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League. Before moving to Taiwan, Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA.

His last appearance in the league was with the Los Angeles Lakers. During the 2021-22 season, Howard played in 60 games with the Lakers, averaging 6.2 points on 61.2% shooting from the field with 5.9 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per contest.

Howard is an eight-time All-Star and was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive Team five times.

During his career, the veteran has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic.

This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 

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NBA Twitter reacts to Dwight Howard, Warriors meeting: ‘They really think he’s the missing piece’

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Warriors reportedly meeting with Dwight Howard.

According to Shams Charania, eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard is set to meet with the Golden State Warriors next week.

Per the same report, the team has been exploring signing a reserve veteran big man, and Howard may be the option.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the reported meeting that’s set to take place next week.

Report: Veteran center Dwight Howard to meet with Warriors next week

The veteran big man is reportedly set to meet with the Warriors next week.

As the offseason winds down, the Golden State Warriors have been busy. With a couple of roster spots open, the Warriors have been working out veterans as Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr decide how to handle the reserve end of the depth chart.

The next player reportedly slated to come to the Bay Area is a former champion and eight-time All-Star.

According to Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Dwight Howard is set to meet with the Warriors as the team explores signing a reserve veteran center.

Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1702728996725657627?s=20

In 2022, Howard joined the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan. Prior to his time overseas, Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA. During the 2021-22 season, Howard played in 60 games with the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard averaged 6.2 points on 61.2% shooting from the field with 5.9 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per contest.

Howard is an eight-time All-Star, five-time rebound league leader, two-time block league leader, five-time All-Defesive team member and NBA champion from 2020 with the Lakers.

If he signs with the Warriors, Howard would give Kerr some flexibility in the frontcourt alongside Kevon Looney, Draymond Green and Dario Saric.

This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 

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Stan Van Gundy: Anthony Davis hasn’t had a better career than Dwight Howard

Former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy vehemently disagrees with putting Anthony Davis on the 75th anniversary team instead of Dwight Howard.

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Over the last decade or so, Anthony Davis has been one of the best big men in the NBA. Whether he’s playing power forward or center, he has been a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the floor, and he owns career averages of 24 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots a game.

He was rewarded for his productivity by being voted onto the NBA’s 75th anniversary team, which features what voters considered to be the top 75 players in league history.

But Dwight Howard didn’t make the team, and some feel he should’ve been voted in instead of Davis.

Former coach and current TNT commentator Stan Van Gundy called it “absolutely ridiculous” that, in effect, the voters decided Davis already had a better career than Howard (h/t The Cold Wire).

Although Davis is closely behind, Howard was the superior rebounder and defender. The Atlanta native led the league in rebounding five times and in blocked shots twice, and he was named the Defensive Player of the Year three seasons in a row.

The thinking seems to be that Davis has been a far better offensive player than Howard. Howard never averaged 23 points a game for a full season, while Davis has eclipsed that mark eight times in 11 seasons.

Van Gundy coached Howard for five years when both were with the Orlando Magic. Howard, of course, was later teammates with Davis twice — once during the 2019-20 campaign and again two years later.