It is this misfortune and bad decisions that makes me want to buy the wizards, change the name, trade every player on the roster who's not a young up-in comer, fire every coach, scout, trainer, and GM. They need a new start. Come to think of it, THe Warriors need the exact same thing to be done to them. HEY LES! IF YOU EVER CHANGE THE ROCKETS NAME, DON'T CHANGE IT TO SOMETHING THAT STARTS WITH THE LETTER "W"!
I'm not sure I understand why this is so bad for the Wizards. Now they also save his salary for the rest of the year, as insurance will pick it up. If they weren't going to pick up his team option in the offseason, then almost a stroke of good luck for the Wizards. Save salary, get more PT for other players they need to evaluate. Better draft pick. Certainly not good for Howard, though.