The Brooklyn Nets acquired Dwight Howard as part of a trade with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, but they apparently do not intend to keep the star big man on their roster.
ESPN’s Chris Haynes reports that Howard is expected to negotiate a buyout with the Nets and become a free agent.
Dwight Howard and Brooklyn will negotiate a buyout to enter free-agency, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 21, 2018
Howard, 32, had a strong year with the Hornets last season, as he averaged 16.6 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. However, he has a reputation for being a negative locker room presence. A report that surfaced after he was traded on Wednesday made it seem as though he lived up to that reputation in Charlotte.
