Hawks send centre Dwight Howard to Hornets
ATLANTA — Dwight Howard’s Atlanta homecoming was short-lived.
The Hawks sent Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft to Charlotte for centre Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, getting the deal completed late Tuesday night.
Howard, an eight-time All-Star and three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, will be playing for his third team in three seasons following a disappointing one-year return to his Atlanta hometown.
“We are excited to add a player of Dwight’s stature to our roster,” Charlotte general manager Rich Cho said.