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Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum shoots over Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan.

For the second straight year, the New Jersey Nets opened training camp with rumors of a possible trade for an All-Star.

And for the second straight year, no one was willing to talk about the reports, this time centering around a possible deal with the Orlando Magic to acquire All-Star center Dwight Howard.

Basketball - The latest rumor circulating around the league is that the 2010 NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Chris Paul and Dwight Howard.

The New Jersey Nets see the cross-town rival Knicks holding Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire and are hoping to raise the stakes with Deron Williams and Dwight Howard.

Dwight Howard 's frustration with the NBA lockout has caused the Orlando Magic star to strongly consider playing overseas.

Not so fast, Hawks. Despite an off night by Dwight Howard, the Magic roared to a 101-76 victory in Game 5 to avoid elimination and cut Atlanta's lead in their first-round series to 3-2.

The Hawks hold a surprising 3-1 lead in their first-round series with the Magic, but don't count out Dwight Howard & Co. just yet.

Orlando is dominating so far in Game 5. Follow it all here.

Derrick Rose isn't the only player with MVP credentials. Two-way weapon Dwight Howard is the NBA's best player, declares Zach Lowe as he hands out his regular-season awards.