Apr 17, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball with Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) in pursuit at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
It’s that time of the year, folks. Dwight Howard is being courted by a few teams who want him on their team next season. It has been reported that, besides the Lakers, four other teams are going to meet with him. The Houston Rockets — who are bringing Hakeem Olajuwon, Chandler Parsons, and James Harden with them — are going to get the first crack at Howard.
Rockets will get first free agency crack at Dwight Howard with meeting Sunday in LA, shortly past 9 PM PST, league sources tell Y! Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2013
Sometime after that, Howard will meet with both the Golden State Warriors, and the Dallas Mavericks.
Golden State contingent including owner Joe Lacob, GM Bob Myers and Mark Jackson will meet w/ Dwight Howard in LA next week, sources tell Y!
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2013
Here is the order in which Dwight Howard will meet with each team after Houston.
Schedule being set for Dwight Howard free agency visits in LA - Golden State, Atlanta expected Monday, Dallas, Lakers Tuesday.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 29, 2013
What do YOU make of this? Does meeting with the Lakers last help their cause? Let us know in the comments section down below!