Orlando – Local 6 Sports Director David Pingalore has learned through NBA and Orlando Magic sources that Dwight Howard does not want to play for head coach Stan Van Gundy any longer. According to his sources, Howard is still upset with Van Gundy confirming Pingalore’s report from earlier this month that Howard went to Magic management asking for Van Gundy to be fired. On Friday, the Magic had their physical therapist Ed Manalo travel with Howard to Los Angeles, where Howard went to have his back diagnosed. Dr. Robert Watkins, of Marina del Rey, California, diagnosed Howard with a herniated disk. After visiting Los Angeles, Pingalore’s sources confirmed that Howard was adamant about joining the team in Cleveland but the Magic asked him to return to Orlando. Howard would eventually travel to Cleveland. However, Howard sat in the hotel for the game Sunday evening and rejoined the team as they traveled back to Orlando. “It was strange since that Howard wanted to go to Cleveland and offer support but never made it to the game,” said one of Pingalore’s sources. Howard would also likely sit out the postseason, according to the source. Van Gundy said this prior to Monday night’s game with Philadelphia: “Our approach is this is our team, the 13 guys that we have without Hedo and Dwight. If we get one or both of them back (before the playoffs) that’s a bonus. We need to keep our focus on playing well enough each night to win. That’s a better mentality than just trying to hold down the fort until Dwight comes back because there really are no guarantees there with him.”

If Carmelo Anthony is a "dog" because he didn't "play as hard", I can't imagine what Dwight Howard is. Straight up Dick move, scum of the earth type ****. Getting $20m a year and hanging your teammates out to dry. You, Dwight Howard, are the winner!