Dwight Howard not expected to return to the Wizards in 2018-19 season

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Wizards head coach Scott Brooks announced that it is “safe to say” that the veteran center won’t play again this season.

By Albert Lee@aleeinthedmv Mar 27, 2019, 10:22pm EDT

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Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Lakers — Dwight Howard has missed most of the 2018-19 season due to injury and will likely not played

Wizards head coach Scott Brooks announced on Tuesday that it is “safe to say” that center Dwight Howard will not play for the Wizards again in the 2018-19 season. NBC Sports Washington’s Scott Brooks announced the news before their game against the Suns.

Scott Brooks confirmed to @cmillsnbcs that it's "safe to say" Dwight Howard will not return this season #Wizards pic.twitter.com/awmLVq1N1y
— NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) March 28, 2019

In the 2018-19 season, Howard played nine games, averaging 12.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. He has a player option in the 2019-20 season.

Dwight Howard not expected to return to the Wizards in 2018-19 season

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