As All-Star center Dwight Howard ponders his future with the Los Angeles Lakers, he received some fortunate news that he won't be undergoing shoulder surgery for the second consecutive year heading into the NBA off-season.
Although he won't be needing surgery, Howard still plans on getting his body back into form over the course of the summer while considering his immediate future in free agency.
Once he becomes a free agent this offseason, Howard can sign a five-year, $118 million contract to stay with the Lakers, or a four-year, $87.6 million deal with another team.
Here's the complete press release from the Lakers and posted to the official team Twitter account;
EL SEGUNDO - Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, who was diagnosed with a torn labrum after originally injuring his right shoulder on January 4th against the Clippers, was examined today by Dr. James Tibone of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Group.
Howard, who missed six games this season due to the injury, was advised that surgery is not necessary at this time.
In 76 games this season, Howard averaged 17.1 points, a league-high 12.4 rebounds and 2.45 blocks in 35.8 minutes, while finishing second league-wide with a .578 field goal percentage.
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