Center Dwight Howard is finalizing a contract buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Lakers as a free agent, according to multiple reports.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski added that Howard's deal with the Lakers will be non-guaranteed as Los Angeles enters the partnership with caution. The team wants the ability to cut him without cost to keep as leverage. The 6'11" big man had several meetings with Lakers officials, per Wojnarowski, who decided to give him a chance to show he's made changes in how he conducts himself with teammates and coaches, which has been an issue in the past.