Dwight Howard Rumors: Wizards Targeting Center After Nets Buyout

The Washington Wizards have reportedly set their sights on Dwight Howard as a possible Marcin Gortat replacement.

According to the Washington Post's Candace Buckner, "The Wizards plan to be at the front of the line to offer a contract" to Howard once he's officially traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Brooklyn Nets and receives a buyout.

The trade can become official when the moratorium ends at 12:01 a.m. ET Friday.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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