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Pulls down 11 boards in loss Howard notched six points (3-5 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes during Sunday's 123-95 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Howard made another start in place of Anthony Davis (foot) and posted his second straight double-digit rebounding game. He wasn't able to match the 14 points and three blocks he contributed Friday against the Clippers, but Howard did supply fantasy managers with one swat to go with one assist. While he's the favorite to hold onto a starting role so long as Davis is out, Howard is ultimately a low-upside fantasy option at this point in his career. Even so, he could have some use to managers in desperate need of rebounds.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes off for 16 boards Howard closed with 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-5 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Starting in place of the injured Anthony Davis (foot), Howard made the most of the opportunity, putting up easily one of his best fantasy efforts of the season. Howard's 26 minutes were his second-most in any game this season. For fantasy managers in need of rebounds and blocks, Howard's workload over the next few games will be worth closely monitoring, as Davis is expected to remain out until mid-to-late March.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Howard (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Howard will be available, as expected. He's missed the past three games.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Howard (back) is probable for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Howard is still dealing with lower-back tightness, but it appears likely that he'll be able to suit up once again Saturday. Although he was active for Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers, he didn't take the court.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Howard (back) is available for Wednesday's contest against Portland, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Howard had missed the previous two games due to the back injury but is set to make his return Wednesday. The 36-year-old is likely to see 10 to 15 reserve minutes in this contest. Howard is averaging 4.2 points and 5.2 rebounds across 11.2 minutes over his last five games.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday, questionable Wednesday Howard (back) is out Tuesday against the Bucks, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports. He will be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Howard will miss a second straight game. DeAndre Jordan could see extra minutes, though he saw just three minutes when Howard missed the last game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Howard (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Howard has battled back issues on and off for much of his career, and he's currently dealing with tightness in his lower back, which was severe enough to keep him out of Saturday's come-from-behind win over the Knicks. He did not practice Monday, but the team will wait to see if he makes any progress over the next 24 hours.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Monday Howard (back) didn't participate in Monday's practice session and is officially questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Howard missed Saturday's game against the Knicks due to back tightness, and he's still dealing with the issue Monday. DeAndre Jordan may work as the backup center should Howard remain sidelined.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Howard is out Saturday against the Knicks due to back tightness, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact Howard's 11.3 minutes per game over the past four appearances will presumably head to DeAndre Jordan. In Jordan's 30 appearances, he's averaged 4.3 points and 5.6 rebounds in 13.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Active Wednesday Howard (knee) is available to play Wednesday against Indiana.

Impact As expected, the veteran center will be available for the Lakers on Wednesday. It's unclear at the moment, though, if Howard will garner a third straight start or come in off the bench. Regardless, the 2004 first-round pick is averaging 5.4 points and 5.5 rebounds across 34 outings this year.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee soreness Howard is listed as probable for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers with left knee soreness, Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen and Roll reports.

Impact Howard is expected to continue playing through soreness in his left knee. Over his last three games, the veteran big man is averaging 8.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.3 minutes.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Howard (knee) will play Monday against Utah, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Howard will once again play through soreness in his left knee. He's finished in double figures twice in January and is coming off a 13-point scoring output Saturday against Denver.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 17, 2022 • SI.COM

Listed as probable Howard (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Howard continues to deal with left knee soreness but was able to play through the issue Saturday against the Nuggets. He's averaged 8.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Nuggets Howard will start Saturday against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact LeBron James has been starting at center lately, but Howard will get the nod in an attempt to slow down Nikola Jokic. In Howard's six starts, he's averaged 4.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 17.5 minutes.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Saturday Howard (knee) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Nuggets, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Despite knee soreness, Howard will be available. His presence may come in handy against Nikola Jokic.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Howard (knee) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Howard is averaging just 9.3 minutes over the past three games, so a potential absence won't affect the rotation much. Still, if he's out, we could see more minutes from DeAndre Jordan.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 14, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

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DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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