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"Dwight Howard spent most of Tuesday night putting pressure on the Miami Heat. Then he turned around and put the pressure squarely on Orlando Magic officials, saying they should "roll their dice" that he'll remain beyond this postseason. After Howard and Jameer Nelson propelled the Magic to a thrilling 104-98 overtime victory at Amway Center, the superstar center told reporters he does not want to be dealt before Thursday's NBA trade deadline. But Howard would not answer whether he would sign elsewhere if he becomes a free agent over the summer. "I've been telling those guys [in the Magic front office], and I've been telling them for the past two or three weeks now, that I want to stay and"
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7686147/orlando-magic-saying-trade-dwight-howard-absent-commitment-sources-sayUpset and ready to move Howard unless he changes his stance, the Magic have essentially told other teams, most notably the Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers, to let the bidding begin.
KBergCBS: #Magic officials have been told that Dwight Howard informed teammates he won’t opt out of contract in July, league source tell @CBSSports.
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In conference call tonight w/Magic officials before game in S.A., Dwight Howard tells team he’s NOT waiving his ETO:
Nevertheless, multiple league executives believe Magic's decision is now cemented that they'll trade Dwight Howard before Thursday deadline.