Over the past couple of weeks, several <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>insiders talked about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors’</a> interest in signing veteran big man <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dwight-howard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwight Howard</a>, and it seemed like a sure thing.



Howard reportedly had some very positive workouts and interviews with the team. Even the veterans had signed off on his arrival, which is why it was shocking to know that they weren’t going to bring him in.



Now, a report by Kendra Andrews of ESPN sheds some light on the reason why the Warriors decided not to sign the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> star, and it had nothing to do with basketball.



<h2>Warriors Thought Dwight Howard Would Be A Distraction</h2>



“A source told ESPN that one important piece of criteria for anyone looking to make the roster is someone who will help them build off their already established connectivity — someone who won’t be a distraction and someone happy to be the final member of the team,” Andrews reported.



Dwight Howard does have a reputation for being a bit of a character, but he had been way more mature in his final couple of stints in the league. Still, it’s normal to see the Warriors not wanting to take any risks.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-once-thought-lebron-james-sent-spies-to-the-warriors-locker-room-20230925-BUS-68034.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230925_BUS_68034_Draymond-Green-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Draymond Green didn&apos;t trust Chris Haynes when he first met him, but you can never be too careful when you&apos;re going against LeBron James in the NBA Finals.
" title="Draymond Green once thought LeBron James sent spies to the Warriors locker room" publication_id="BUS#20230925#BUS#68034"></div>


Howard is no longer the defensive stalwart he used to be in his heyday. Then again, he could still give a contending team some solid minutes off the bench, assuming they’re willing to give him another chance.

The reason Warriors didn't sign Dwight Howard after positive workouts

The reason Warriors didn't sign Dwight Howard after positive workouts - Bolavip US

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a> was so dominant that he — literally — changed modern<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> history. His dominance with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> paved the way for today’s way of building a team.



If you don’t take our word for it, you should ask Dwyane Wade. In a recent interview, the legendary shooting guard admitted that Kobe’s fifth ring made him realize that the league was in trouble.



That’s why he reached out to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> and Chris Bosh to put together a Big 3 in Miami, which led to them dominating the Eastern Conference and winning two rings.



<h2>Kobe’s Dominance Led To The Heat’s Big 3</h2>



“As soon as Kobe ran and grabbed that ball [after the 2010 championship] I was like, ‘LeBron, so what you gonna do&apos;”? Wade admitted. “That was our summer free agency. They were dominating. Kobe was winning all these rings. I was like, ‘Hold on, now he got five and we got 1? Like no’. That changed the league.”



Nowadays, all teams want to have a Big 3 of their own to compete at the highest level. Notably, Bryant had his fair share of star teammates, but he never had a Big 3 of his own.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kobe-bryant-once-revealed-the-shocking-best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-him-20230906-BUS-58559.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230906_BUS_58559_Kobe-Bryant.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wasn&apos;t the most popular kid in high school, but that was a blessing in disguise for him.
" title="Kobe Bryant once revealed the shocking best thing that ever happened to him" publication_id="BUS#20230906#BUS#58559"></div>


It’s ironic to see all those memes about Stephen Curry and the Phoenix Suns stacking up players to beat an aging LeBron James when in reality, it was James the one who teamed up to beat the Black Mamba. That’s influence. That’s dominance.

Dwyane Wade admits Kobe Bryant made him recruit LeBron to Miami

Dwyane Wade admits Kobe Bryant made him recruit LeBron to Miami - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> have a particular history together. They’ve squared off in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals four times, with some epic battles and victories for both sides.



Of course, James got one of the greatest wins in NBA Finals history in 2016, but the Warriors still have bragging rights over him after beating him three out of four times and running him out of his hometown.



Whatever the case, their relationship has always been complicated. That’s why back in the day, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> even thought that NBA journalist Chris Haynes was a spy sent by LeBron to their locker room.



<h2>Chris Haynes Reveals Hilarious Story About Draymond Green</h2>



“I go to the locker room for the first time in the Warriors,” Haynes said. “Draymond was like, ‘I don’t trust you, bro.’ I thought he was playing. He’s like, ‘I don’t trust you, bro.’ I’m like, ‘You mean don’t trust me?’ He said ‘You’re a Cavs spy. LeBron sent you over here to spy on us. We ain’t messing with y’all, and I’m gonna make sure nobody talk with you.’ He was dead serious, bro. Damn. He was dead serious. I couldn’t believe him, like Dray. I’m just a reporter, bro.”



Ironically, Green eventually became quite close to LeBron, up to the point where it made several Warriors fans uncomfortable and even thought he wanted to leave to play with James.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-explains-why-he-hated-nasty-chris-paul-20230915-BUS-63074.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230915_BUS_63074_Draymond-Green-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green didn&apos;t mince his words when talking about his despise for new teammate Chris Paul.
" title="Draymond Green explains why he hated &apos;nasty&apos; Chris Paul" publication_id="BUS#20230915#BUS#63074"></div>


At the end of the day, Haynes was only doing his job, but Green had every right to be paranoid, as he was going against the ruling force in the Eastern Conference.

Draymond Green once thought LeBron James sent spies to the Warriors locker room

Draymond Green once thought LeBron James sent spies to the Warriors locker room - Bolavip US

Despite having multiple <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> stars, Team USA failed to get the job done in the FIBA World Cup. That’s why they could bring in the big guns for the Olympics, and that includes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joel Embiid.</a>



Embiid has yet to make a commitment to any national team. Notably, the reigning MVP is currently eligible to play for Cameroon, the United States, and even France.



That’s why the French national team has officially put him on the clock. Apparently, they’ve set an October 10th deadline for him to either commit to them or not.



<h2>France Won’t Wait For Embiid</h2>



“We never communicated anything official about Joel Embiid,” Federation president Jean-Pierre Siutat said on the Stephen Time show. “There was buzz created from everywhere, and I repeat that I want him to come. However, we made no communication about the fact that he was with us. Today, he is still not with us. We are working on it, we have a firm desire to do it. He knows it.”



This actually makes perfect sense. The French national team is coming off a disappointing performance, so they need to make sure to have players who are 100% committed to them.


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" title="76ers star Joel Embiid could shockingly change teams" publication_id="BUS#20230912#BUS#61494"></div>


Moreover, it’s not like they don’t have any other choice to replace him if he doesn’t want to play there, as they could always lean on Rudy Gobert or reigning No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.

Joel Embiid is officilaly on the clock about changing teams

Joel Embiid is officilaly on the clock about changing teams - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> continue to hold their stance regarding <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s</a> trade situation. Simply put, they won’t send him to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> unless they get an elite trade package in return.



The start of training camp is just around the corner, and this situation could become unsustainable, which is why other teams could look to swoop in and make a run at him.



That includes the Toronto Raptors. However, a report by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> insider Ethan Skolnick states that he’s prepared to wreak havoc and make things ‘ugly’ if he’s traded there.



<h2>Damian Lillard Doesn’t Want To Play For The Raptors</h2>



“Toronto is a place that Dame would make it ugly,” Skolnick said on Five on the Floor. “He didn’t mention Chicago. He didn’t mention any other teams. He mentioned Toronto as a place that Dame would make it ugly. And I know for a fact, 100 percent, that this particular reporter has a great relationship with Dame’s agent and has for a very long time.”



Truth be told, it would be crazy to think that Lillard would want to play for the Raptors. No disrespect whatsoever, but they don’t stand a chance to win a ring right now, which is why he wants to leave Portland in the first place.


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" title="NBA Rumors: Raptors to join the race for Damian Lillard" publication_id="BUS#20230920#BUS#65664"></div>


Lillard will continue to push and try to get his talents to South Beach, and the Heat will need to exhaust all avenues and do everything in their power to get a deal done.

Damian Lillard could make things 'ugly' if traded to an Eastern Conference team

Damian Lillard could make things 'ugly' if traded to an Eastern Conference team - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> looks like an entirely different person right now. He’s threatening the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> about his future and has put the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>on notice about his potential desire to leave.



This seems out of character for a guy like Giannis, who had always talked about winning the hard way, staying loyal, and building a contender instead of joining one.



Whatever the case, fellow Buck <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/khris-middleton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Khris Middleton</a> recently stated that neither he nor anybody else is actually worried about Giannis’ future, and this situation won’t have an effect on the team.



<h2>Bucks Players Aren’t Worried About Giannis</h2>



“I think it’s kind of business as usual either way,” Middleton told ESPN. “It doesn’t affect me personally. I don’t think it affects us as a team. I think this is something he said almost every year he’s come up in contract extension talks.”



Perhaps this wasn’t the wisest choice of words by Middleton. Downplaying Giannis’ discontent could only make things worse, even if he meant that he believes everything will get sorted out eventually.


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" title="Shannon Sharpe exposes Giannis Antetokounmpo&apos;s double standard with the Bucks" publication_id="BUS#20230921#BUS#66148"></div>


The fact of the matter is that the Bucks need to do whatever they can to keep the Greek Freak on board, as they could go back to being a playoff-hopeful small-market team without him.

Khris Middleton claims Bucks don't care about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future

Khris Middleton claims Bucks don't care about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors </a>still have an open roster spot. The upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>season is just around the corner, and the front office wants another reinforcement alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry.</a>



The Warriors have worked out multiple veterans and former members of the organization, but to no avail. Recently, it all pointed out at them signing Dwight Howard.



However, even though someone leaked that the process went well and his signing was imminent, it now seems like they won’t make a run at the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> star at all.



<h2>Warriors Won’t Sign Dwight Howard</h2>



“The Warriors are not expected to sign Dwight Howard or another veteran center ahead of training camp, sources tell me,” reported Shams Charania of The Athletic.



Howard spent last season playing overseas and trolling former NBA colleagues, daring them to join him in Taiwan. However, he’s still looking forward to getting another chance in the league.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-goes-at-nba-reporter-over-dwight-howard-leaked-report-20230921-BUS-66079.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230921_BUS_66079_Draymond-Green-3.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Draymond Green seemingly confirmed a report about Dwight Howard, but he didn&apos;t like the way it became public.
" title="Draymond Green goes at NBA reporter over Dwight Howard leaked report" publication_id="BUS#20230921#BUS#66079"></div>


The Warriors, on the other hand, might want to look at someone who’s a better fit for their current style of play, but it seems like Howard could’ve given them some positive minutes off the bench.

Warriors make final decision about Dwight Howard

Warriors make final decision about Dwight Howard - Bolavip US

As you may know by now, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>are reportedly trying to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>at all costs, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> star doesn’t want to continue his stay in Rip City anymore.



The Blazers have been reluctant to engage in serious talks with Pat Riley’s team, and with the training camp just around the corner, some fear this move won’t go down at all.



It seems like this trade had been years in the making, as an old tweet from 2011 recently resurfaced. Ironically, Lillard tweeted that as much as he was a Heat fan, teams forming Big 3s was bad for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a>



<h2>Damian Lillard’s Old Tweet Resurfaces</h2>



“I am a Heat fan lol but I’m not a fan of everyone trying to make their own big 3 lol. Not good for the league,” read the tweet.



Needless to say, fans from all over the world put Lillard on blast, as he’s now looking to form a Big 3 of his own alongside the likes of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.


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" title="NBA Rumors: Raptors to join the race for Damian Lillard" publication_id="BUS#20230920#BUS#65664"></div>


Of course, judging someone for what he said 12 years ago as a teenager might not be the way to go, but it’s funny and crazy to see how life can come at you pretty fast.

Damian Lillard facing backlash over old tweet about the Miami Heat

Damian Lillard facing backlash over old tweet about the Miami Heat - Bolavip US

With the start of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season still a month away from us, things are still slow around the league. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>, however, almost pulled off a shock.



The Dubs were linked with a possible move for Dwight Howard, who is still a free agent. This rumor made noise because of his past, as the big man won the ring next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> at the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.



The Warriors still have empty roster spots, and are expected to cover them in the next few weeks. However, it looks like Howard will not be playing next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> after all.



<h2>Rumor: Warriors not expected to sign Dwight Howard</h2>



“The Warriors are not expected to sign Dwight Howard or another veteran center ahead of training camp, sources tell me,” NBA insider Shams Charania said. “Howard had a 2-day visit with the Warriors this week that included meetings and workouts, but the Warriors are expected now to maintain flexibility to sign a potential big man later in training camp or into the regular season.”



It’s been a while since Howard played in the NBA, as his last team in the league were the Lakers in the 2021-22 season. At 37, he’s still waiting to see if another opportunity comes his way.


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" title="NBA star completely shuts the door on joining Stephen Curry&apos;s Warriors" publication_id="BUS#20230919#BUS#65246"></div>


Last year, the former first-overall pick played for with the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan. Will Howard have another chance to play in the biggest stage before calling it a career? Only time will tell.

The former NBA champion with LeBron at Lakers who would be overlooked by Warriors

Warriors to overlook former NBA champion with LeBron James at Lakers - Bolavip US

Warriors to overlook former NBA champion with LeBron James at Lakers

Following years of trade speculation, Buddy Hield, one of the best shooters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, is finally up for grabs. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana-pacers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indiana Pacers</a> have officially made the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sacramento-kings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sacramento Kings</a> shooting guard available for trade.



While not a plus-defender, Hield is a walking bucket from all three levels, and his ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc ranks among the most prominent in the game.



Hield’s three-point shooting will grant him plenty of suitors around the league. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the three most logical destinations for him right now.



<h2>3 Potential Landing Spots For Buddy Hield</h2>



Los Angeles Lakers: The Los Angeles Lakers already made some big moves this offseason, but the team could get even better with this addition. Having him backing up Austin Reaves could do wonders for Darvin Ham’s team, not to mention that he’d be their best three-point shooter right away.



Brooklyn Nets: The Brooklyn Nets don’t want to tank right now, and they need to find as many mid-level talent guys as they can. That’s why Buddy Hield is a perfect fit for what they need, and he could both start or come off the bench for Jacque Vaughn’s team.



Philadelphia 76ers: Last but not least, the Philadelphia 76ers could use more firepower, especially if they lose James Harden. He could provide a solid scoring punch off the bench, which is something they’ve lacked whenever Tyrese Maxey hasn’t started.

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers and potential destinations for Buddy Hield

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers and potential destinations for Buddy Hield - Bolavip US

The Bo<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ston Celtics</a> lost a crucial piece when they traded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marcus-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marcus Smart</a> to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kristaps-porzingis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kristaps Porzingis.</a> Besides the obvious impact, it could have a bit of a ripple effect on the team.



The latest reports state that Malcolm Brogdon isn’t exactly happy to see that his name popped out in trade rumors, and he hasn’t let go of that. On top of that, there’s a glaring need for depth at the point guard position.



That’s why, according to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> insider Ramona Shelbourne, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching staff has decided to roll with Jayson Tatum at the point guard a lot more next season.



<h2>Celtics To Use Jayson Tatum At Point Guard</h2>



“Jayson Tatum is going to spend a lot of time at point guard,” Shelbourne reported. “When he was out here in Los Angeles, that was one of the things that he worked on. That’s frankly what he did quite a bit in the playoffs is initiate the offense. I think he plays even more of that role going forward this season.”



Tatum is a better passer and playmaker than people give him credit for, but that’s not exactly his biggest strength, and using him a lot in that spot could be a disservice to his game.


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Perhaps the Celtics would be better off trying to acquire more playmakers in the trade market and let their best player do what he does best, which is getting buckets in bunches.

Celtics have an unusual plan for Jayson Tatum

Celtics have an unusual plan for Jayson Tatum - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> are in a bit of a tough spot right now.<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> wants them to convince him to sign a contract extension by proving to him that they can compete for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship.



This is kind of shocking, considering they had the best record in the league last season and won a ring three years ago, all while keeping the same core they have nowadays.



That’s why former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> star Shannon Sharpe called him out for his double standards, hinting at him being a hypocrite for wanting the Bucks to give him better teammates and then making them sign his brothers.



<h2>Shannon Sharpe Rips Giannis Antetokounmpo</h2>



“You got your brothers occupying two rosters spots,” Sharpe said on First Take. “Your brothers probably not gonna be playing for any other team in the NBA except Milwaukee and that’s only because of you. So you keep talking about surrounding you with talent. There’s two spots being occupied by your brothers.”



Truth be told, there’s no way any of the other Antetokounmpo players would make an NBA roster, with all due respect. They’re not bad players, but their style might not be suited for NBA basketball.


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Giannis taking care of his family is noble and definitely admirable. But if you want to have your brothers on the payroll, maybe don’t criticize your team for not surrounding you with enough talent.

Shannon Sharpe exposes Giannis Antetokounmpo's double standard with the Bucks

Shannon Sharpe exposes Giannis Antetokounmpo's double standard with the Bucks - Bolavip US

It’s almost impossible to keep a secret in the social media <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> era. Reporters and beat writers often get a scoop and rush to get it out there, as happened with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dwight-howard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwight Howard’s </a>workout with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors.</a>



A report by Jason Dumas stated that Howard had already finished his workouts with the team, adding that things went well and that the team veterans had actually agreed to bring him in.



That’s why former Defensive Player of the Year <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> took to Twitter to rip NBA media for leaking everything, all but confirming that Dumas’ report was right on point.



<h2>Draymond Green Hates Leaked Information</h2>



“One day, one day, everything won’t leak,” Green tweeted. “One day. Good for you btw Jason. But one day, EVERYTHING won’t leak. I have a dream.”



Of course, it must be frustrating to see that all these things get leaked, but at least, this was a positive leak, as opposed to what happened between him and Jordan Poole last season.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dwight-howard-admits-hes-not-a-good-fit-for-the-warriors-20230920-BUS-65665.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230920_BUS_65665_Dwight-Howard.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="As much as he&apos;d love to be back in the NBA, Dwight Howard knows the Golden State Warriors may not be for him.
" title="Dwight Howard admits he&apos;s not a good fit for the Warriors" publication_id="BUS#20230920#BUS#65665"></div>


Howard will give the Warriors a different profile. He may not be the defensive superstar he used to be in his prime, but he can still give them some valuable minutes and rim protection off the bench.

Draymond Green goes at NBA reporter over Dwight Howard leaked report

Draymond Green goes at NBA reporter over Dwight Howard leaked report - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> is still adamant about leaving the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Portland Trail Blazers.</a> With the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season just around the corner, he’s looking forward to taking his talents to South Beach.



The biggest issue is that the Blazers are either unwilling or unable to convince themselves to take Tyler Herro and draft picks in return for one of the best players in franchise history.



With that in mind, the Toronto Raptors could join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> in the race to acquire the multi-time All-Star, according to NBA insider Matt Moore of the Action Network.



<h2>Raptors Could Trade For Lillard</h2>



“I’ve heard that it’s not just one team, that multiple teams in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors being one of them,” Moore said on the ‘Locked On’ NBA podcast. “That’s the thing nobody’s really saying, but everyone around the league kinda knows that the Raptors are amongst the teams.”



Even so, it’s hard to envision Lillard preferring to play with the Raptors’ current roster than his current team. If anything, he could use them as a bridge to try and force his way to Miami later.


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" title="Miami Heat have a plan for Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry if they can&apos;t get Damian Lillard" publication_id="BUS#20230915#BUS#63378"></div>


The only thing that seems like a lock right now is that Lillard has no intention whatsoever of suiting up for the Blazers, and they might be forced to make an uncomfortable decision sooner rather than later.

NBA Rumors: Raptors to join the race for Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Raptors to join the race for Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> may have filled their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> veteran quota by acquiring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul</a>. Still, Steve Kerr’s team continues to dig deep into the market to try and find more reinforcements.



The Dubs are fresh off a heartbreaking end to the season, and they’ve heard all the noise about them being done already. We’ve seen how this story ends before, yet his critics can’t seem to learn.



Recently, the Warriors made the rounds for working out former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles </a>Lakers star Dwight Howard. However, as much as he’d love to be back in the league, he recently admitted that team may not be for him.



<h2>Dwight Howard Isn’t So Sure About The Warriors</h2>



“I don’t think they want my style,” Howard said on My Expert Opinion. “Not that I can’t play or do what is needed. But why would they go get a Dwight Howard when they can go get a young player that maybe has no name, that’s not a risk.”



Of course, that was said before he actually got a chance to work out for them, so maybe he’s changed his mind already. He’s been looking forward to getting another shot at the league, and he won’t turn it down.


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" title="Kevon Looney could lose starting job to Warriors newcomer" publication_id="BUS#20230920#BUS#65448"></div>


For now, however, there’s nothing imminent about potentially signing the former Defensive Player of the Year, but there’s no doubt that they could use his interior presence on both ends of the floor.

Dwight Howard admits he's not a good fit for the Warriors

Dwight Howard admits he's not a good fit for the Warriors - Bolavip US

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