Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard will miss the team's season opener against the Miami Heat on Thursday, according to the team.
Howard has been limited by back injuries to start this season, his first with the Washington Wizards, that prevented him from playing during the preseason.
On the plus side Thursday, Markieff Morris noted that he has been practicing with the first team and just needs to get up to speed:
Candace BucknerMarkieff Morris on how Dwight Howard has looked in practice https://t.co/HdqzRc9ymg
While Howard has suffered some wear and tear in his career, he has generally been able to avoid major injuries.