Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant are poised to go from NBA All-Star game opponents to teammates. Credit: Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel.
Dwight Howard’s imminent trade to the Los Angeles Lakers generated considerable national attention during the past 12 hours. Here’s a look at the latest coverage of the trade:
Lakers finalizing trade for Dwight Howard
Buzz: Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowksi reports on the trade that could be completed midday.
ESPN.com: Suddenly, Lakers team to beat
Buzz: While the trade will be big news Orlando, Denver and Philadelphia, nationally it’s all about L.A.
LA Times: Dwight Howard to Lakers, just as Magic Johnson asked
Buzz: NBA legend Magic Johnson asked Lakers management to aggressively pursue Dwight Howard. His reaction to the news he got his wish? “Wow.”
L.A. Times: Lakers hit grand slam with acquisition of Dwight Howard
Buzz: Los Angeles is giddy about the deal that still needs commissioner’s blessing.
CBSSports.com: Grading the trade — Los Angeles Lakers C+, Orlando Magic C-
Buzz: CBSSports.com analysts are not impressed by the early details of the imminent Dwight Howard trade.
SI.com: Lakers once again remaking their franchise with a big-name star
Buzz: Lakers appear to be on the verge of a stunning transformation.
Denver Post: The day the Nuggets put the D back in Denver
Buzz: The Dwight Howard trade actually involves four teams. The Denver Post reacts to the Nuggets landing defensive playmaker Andre Iguodala.
ESPN: Rapid Reaction to Lakers-Dwight Howard trade
Buzz: ESPN.com’s Land O’ Lakers blog breaks down the impact of the trade on the Lakers.
ESPN.com Video: Metta World Peace shares his thoughts on Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum
Buzz: The Lakers will likely be trading the second-best center in the NBA for the best center in the NBA.
