Dwight Howard Will Join The Houston Rockets, According To Source

A person with knowledge of the Dwight Howard saga, which has lasted for about 20 months, claims that the free agent has already made up his mind on where he wants to play basketball in the upcoming 2013-2014 NBA season.

Howard has picked the Houston Rockets, according to the source. The source, who wanted to keep their identity unknown because the news hadn't yet been announced by Howard, says that the partnership with Kobe Bryant didn't go as planned in Los Angeles.

Also, The Juicy Online reported on Thursday that the pitch message Kobe Bryant gave to Howard didn't work, as it angered Howard and only pushed him away from the thought of staying with the L.A. Lakers.

Howard's agent Dan Fegan tells Yahoo Sports:

Dwight has not finalized his decision. He hopes to finalize his decision tonight or tomorrow morning.   

Howard has already informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not re-sign with the team.

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