Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard Is Excited to Play for the Lakers

This just in.

According to RealGM via Twitter, Dwight Howard is now excited at the prospect of playing for the Lakers and cannot wait to join his new potential team.

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Sources say Dwight Howard is “excited” about the opportunity to play for the Lakers -- tinyurl.com/czq9hmp

— RealGM (@RealGM) July 19, 2012"

And, if that doesn't do it for you, then how about some timely confirmation from ESPN's Chris Broussard via Twitter:

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Sources confirm @JRudolphSports report that Dwight Howard is ready to join Lakers. If traded to LA DH will re-sign long-term with team

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 19, 2012"

After months of hearing Howard would only commit to Brooklyn, his stance has finally changed.

When the Nets sealed Howard's fate by locking Brook Lopez into a long-term contract, Dwight Howard has been forced to reconsider his options.

According to Jarrod Rudolph, a columnist for RealGM, not only is Howard excited to join the Lakers, he has committed to signing a contract extension via Twitter:

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Sources: Dwight Howard is ready to join Lakers. If traded to Los Angeles Howard will re-sign long-term with team after 2012-13 season.

— Jarrod N Rudolph (@JRudolphSports) July 19, 2012"

This was also tweeted and confirmed by Royce Webb of ESPN:

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RT @ESPNlosangeles: Sources: Howard, if dealt, OK to re-up for L.A. es.pn/Q7ahIo

— Royce Webb, ESPN NBA (@RoyceWebb) July 19, 2012"

The moment is finally here Lakers fans, the moment you have all been waiting for!

It was reported early Wednesday that Andrew Bynum would be open to signing a long-term contract should he be traded to Cleveland. The pieces have fallen into place.

As tweeted by Sam Amico of FoxSportsOhio:

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Andrew Bynum said to be willing to extend with Cavs, Lakers think Dwight Howard would stay. But can deal be made? Link: tinyurl.com/6pe4p7g

— Sam Amico (@SamAmicoFSO) July 18, 2012"

It is time to start dreaming again. Champagne filled locker rooms, summer parades and an NBA championship are all within grasp.

Superman is coming in for a landing, Showtime is near!

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