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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

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.

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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. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Orlando Magic forward Vince Carter, right, checks on center Dwight Howard after he was poked in the eye while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The Magic won 117-87.
  12. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, reacts after being poked in the eye by Indiana Pacers center Solomon Jones while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Pacers' Troy Murphy, front left, looks on. The Magic won 117-87.
  13. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends against a shot by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  14. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 10, 2009.
  15. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (R) pressures the shot of Toronto Raptors forward Antoine Wright during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 7, 2009.
  16. Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh shoots against Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 7, 2009.

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