Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, left, sits near Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher as they watch the Seattle Storm play the Los Angeles Sparks during Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Los Angeles. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, left, sits near Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher as they watch the Seattle Storm play the Los Angeles Sparks during Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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  1. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, is separated by a referee (obscured) after having words with Philadelphia 76ers center Marreese Speights, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Howard received a technical foul for the argument.
  2. Orlando Magic starting center Dwight Howard, center, stands with teammates forward Mickael Pietrus, left, of France, and guard Anthony Johnson during a time out in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Howard did not play in the Orlando 113-104 victory over Houston.
  3. Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes up for a shot as he gets between Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and forward Brandon Bass during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.
  4. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, dunks over Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.
  5. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, attempts to get to the basket as Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  6. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and Marcin Gortat, of Poland, leave the court after practice on the first day of NBA basketball training camp in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.
  7. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant goes up for a dunk during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 118-110.
  8. Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest dunks the ball during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 118-110.
  9. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, below, goes up for a shot as Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia of Georgia defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 118-110.
  10. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant passes around Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman to teammate Andrew Bynum who scores in the second half of a NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-92.
  11. Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest (37) displays his new haircut in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-92.
  12. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Jack Nicholson (L) and Lakers legend Jerry West (R) share a laugh during the Los Angeles Lakers championship ring ceremony before the season opening game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE.
  13. ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 28: Orlando Magic fans arrive before the home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers and sign a beam that will be used in the construction of the Magic's new arena on October 28, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando Magic's new arena, the Amway Center, is expected to open for the 2010-2011 NBA season.
  14. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, center, dunks in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Marreese Speights, lower right, as Magic's Brandon Bass (30) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.
  15. Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, right, of Poland, blocks a shot by Philadelphia 76ers forward Jason Kapono during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. The Magic won 120-106.
  16. Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick, center, puts up a shot in front of Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, right, and Brandon Rush during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The Magic won 117-87.

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