Dwight Howard Shoots Down Return to Lakers, ‘I am Not Signing’

Lakers followers hoping for a Dwight Howard reunion can uncross their fingers and set free their breath … the previous NBA famous person tells TMZ Sports activities there’s merely no probability he re-signs with Los Angeles.

Many purple and gold backers, in fact, have been urging L.A. to go after the large man following its Anthony Davis-for-Luka Doncic swap … however once we bought Howard out within the Metropolis of Angels this week, he mentioned it simply is not going to occur.

Regardless of showing to specific some curiosity in re-joining the squad on X after the large commerce went down, he instructed us at LAX he is now 4 years faraway from an NBA roster … and is presently content material spending his time at dwelling together with his kids.

“I am at all times prepared,” he admitted, “however there’s extra to life than basketball.”

Howard — who final performed professionally with the Taoyuan Taiwan Beer Leopards within the 2022-23 season — made it clear he would not suppose the Lakers would have any curiosity both … saying straight up, “Lakers not calling me, brother.”

Howard had three stints with the Lakers (2012, 2019, 2021) in his historic profession … and received the NBA Finals alongside LeBron James in the course of the COVID-shortened yr.

He was sporting his championship ring throughout our chat … and whereas he will not be becoming a member of the crew this season, he mentioned L.A.’s nonetheless “bought an actual shot” at getting one other one this yr.