Despite returning from health and safety protocols and being on the bench on Tuesday, Dwight Howard did not play in the team’s loss to the Suns. The Lakers’ commitment to playing just one center moving forward this season raised some questions about whether his lack of time on the court was a strategic decision or one based on his health and availability.
Interim head coach David Fizdale confirmed the latter while talking to the media following practice on Wednesday, saying that the expectation is Howard will be available for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.