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Report: Dwight Howard to negotiate buyout, enter free agency
Apr 8, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Dwight Howard (12) warms up before a game against the Indiana Pacers at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-363416 ORIG FILE ID: 20180408_gma_as1_011.jpg
Dwight Howard is planning to negotiate a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets that will allow him to enter free-agency, ESPN’s Chris Haynes reported Thursday.
Howard, who has played for three different teams in three seasons, was traded to the Nets Wednesday for center Timofey Mozgov, two second-round picks and cash, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday.
A graduate of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, the 14-year veteran played in 81 games with the Hornets last season averaging 16.6 points and 12.5 rebounds.
Dwight Howard and Brooklyn will negotiate a buyout to enter free-agency, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 21, 2018
