Dwight Howard makes the Lakers much better, but there's a long way to go

It goes like this: Dwight Howard travels to Los Angeles for back surgery four months ago, walks around Beverly Hills each day as part of his rehabilitation program, and routinely meets the same woman along the route. ''She would say, 'Come to the

The Los Angeles Lakers were part of a four-team blockbuster trade that sent Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic to the Lakers. In exchange, the Lakers got rid of their center, Andrew Bynum, who is now with the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade is

With the Dwight Howard trade saga finally coming to a close, the Orlando Magic are looking at a return package much less promising than anticipated.

The Los Angeles Lakers were part of a four-team blockbuster trade that sent Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic to the Lakers. In exchange, the Lakers got rid of their center, Andrew Bynum, who is now with the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade is

Celebrity for Los Angeles. By MARK HEISLER. Published: August 11, 2012. LOS ANGELES — No strangers to stars and their issues, the Los Angeles Lakers landed Dwight Howard on Friday, ending his long search for a home, at least for another season.