The Magic may keep Dwight Howard in some sort of self-inflicted purgatory in Orlando if latest reports are to be believed. The Magic are believed to be considering keeping Howard until the trade deadline – and possibly until the end of the season – knowing that he is locked in until the conclusion of the 2012-13 season.
This situation will become more awkward as training camp approaches and Howard is still on a roster that he has now publicly stated he doesn’t want to be on.
ESPN.com reports :
An executive who has had discussions with the Magic regarding Howard said Orlando only will trade the star center in a deal that is great for the franchise. The executive said this has been Orlando’s stance for the past “week or so.”
Another executive who has talked with Orlando said he thinks the Magic may start the season with Howard and wait until the February trade deadline to move him.
Each executive left the door open for posturing, noting that the Magic may be bluffing in hopes of coaxing better offers out of opposing teams. But the overriding sense is that Howard may not be moved for weeks, if not months.
#TheStruggle.
