The biggest news this summer in the NBA was Dwight Howard and his trade to the LA Lakers, but the All-Star center missed the playoffs last year, and questions have surrounded the big man and when he could begin playing in the 2012-13 season.
Yahoo! Sports has reported that Howard himself is targeting opening night on October 30, but the team has yet to decide on his status for the opener. Howard told reporter Adrain Wojnarowski that he is at about 85% and he would like to play the opened against Dallas, but the medical staff won't rush the center back to the court and will wait until they are comfortable with his injured back before they make any decisions.
The LA Lakers have made enough roster moves to allow Howard ample time to heal, but fans want to see this team at full strength, and that includes Howard starting at center. With chemistry playing such a large role in success in the NBA, look for both parties to reach a mutual decision that won't affect the team negatively.
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