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Possibly being filed against the Magic.

Chris Broussard wrote:Sources tell @RicBucher Players Assn is considering taking legal action against the Magic on Dwight's behalf.

http://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/stat ... 2169776128

Larry Coon wrote:He has a claim of coercion. Don't know if that can be proven, or even RT @wwlofficial: does Dwight Howard have any basis for suit vs Magic?

Larry Coon wrote:...if it was, if that'll convince arbitrator to un-do the voiding of his ETO. @wwlofficial

http://twitter.com/LarryCoon/status/219318366240907265


I just can't see this being resolved in time for free agency, not with team's still having cap space. So, just an attempt at leverage for trade demands? Or does anyone think it can be resolved before mid July, when it hasn't be filed yet?

This is just more Howard tantrum-idiocy. He alleges he was "tricked" into opting in for the 2012-13 year based on promises the Magic made which they didn't follow through on. Even if such promises were made if they aren't in the contract then he has no basis for action and such actions (add player X or better players) would be too vague to be included in a player contract anyway.

Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld tweeted: "Sources say out of the blue without consulting anyone, Dwight called the NBAPA and asked if he could force his way out of Orlando. NBAPA told him that he had no grounds and his only option was to ask for a trade or play out his contract."

I think Brandon Jennings put it best in a tweet: "Dwight Howard is acting weird now.... Smh."