Dwight Howard Confirms He Is Leaving the Lakers to Join Houston

Posted 11:00 PM, July 5, 2013, by Anita Bennett and Anita Bennett, Updated at 10:44AM, July 8, 2013

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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Superstar center Dwight Howard announced on Twitter Friday night that he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to join the Houston Rockets.

“I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets,” Howard tweeted. “I feel its the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I’m looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best.”

Howard posted the tweet at 7:59 p.m. Pacific time.

He made the announcement just a few hours after USA TODAY Sports broke the story that he was close to signing a four-year, $88-million deal with the Rockets.

Howard, 27, spent one season with the Lakers after the Orlando Magic traded him a year ago.

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4 comments

dailydebacle

Another California resident moves to Texas. Big deal.

July 5, 2013 at 4:47 PM Reply
jbchinoca

Prima Donna, don't let the door hit ya on the way out.

July 5, 2013 at 6:09 PM Reply
Markit8dude

Big baby..

July 6, 2013 at 7:18 AM Reply
nick

Good for Dwight
Lakers are a nightmare and the worst fans ever …..funny cause now its the same team but no D12
Its gonna be a junk season
The L.A team with heart CLIPPERS

July 6, 2013 at 7:59 AM Reply