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Dwight Howard reportedly hospitalized for dehydration after return from China

Published Nov. 15, 2016 3:07 p.m. ET

Kerouac Smith

New Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard was hospitalized late Sunday after falling ill on a flight home from China, according to a report in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

Howard, who had just wrapped up a 10-day promotional tour in China, was suffering from dehydration and reportedly was released Monday morning after treatment.

Howard joined his hometown team over the summer, signing a three-year, $70 million contract after stints with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.

He was drafted No. 1 overall by the Magic in 2004. He's made eight All-Star teams and was named to the All-NBA first team five times.