Magic’s Dwight Howard says trade request still stands
Howard said Thursday that his trade request hasn’t been withdrawn; a day after Magic general manager Otis Smith shook off questions about what offers he’d received and said that trade discussions involving him “could go to the end of the season.”
Howard also brushed off a question about whether there needs to be any mending to their relationship going forward.
“Right now me and Otis are gonna continue to try to make this team better,” he said. “And I’m gonna do my part on the court. That’s the reason I’m here. To get our team better and to make myself a better leader for this team.
“And we’re doing great. Practices are going great, guys are coming in and they’re focused - nobody’s playing around. We’re having fun, but at the same time we’re getting the job done…There’s no need to talk about trades or what’s on ESPN or in the newspaper. There’s no need to bring it on the court.”
(photo by John Raoux / AP via SI.com)
