Lakers set to guarantee on-song Dwight Howard's $2.56 million contract

Before Dwight Howard returned to Los Angeles Lakers, he requested team manment for a n-guaranteed contract. Howard wanted to prove how much playing for Lakers meant for him. According to latest NBA reports, Lakers will t be waiving Howard's contract as y want to guarantee him for rest of NBA 2019-20 season. deline to waive contract is Tuesday, 2:00 PM PST (Wednesday, 3:30 AM IST). 

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NBA 2019-20: Los Angeles Lakers guarantee Dwight Howard's contract for rest of season

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Dwight Howard h signed a $2.56 million n-guaranteed contract with Lakers. Lakers h signed Howard last summer as a back-up for DeMarcus Cousins, who h injured his knee. Currently, Howard is averaging at 7.1 points and 6.8 rebounds for Lakers, while shooting at 73.8%.

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In an interview, Lakers star LeBron James h called Dwight Howard's redemption arc as 'wonderful' and said that team is lucky to have Howard as a player. Lakers are at a 29-7 win-loss record and are leing Western Conference standings. Lakers will play New York Knicks next on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning IST).

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