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PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday formally announced the signing of all-star center Dwight Howard to a one-year deal.
NBA Insider Shams Charania first reported the news Friday night.
According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the contract is for the veteran minimum exception of $2.6 million, per league sources.
Howard heads to Philadelphia after helping the Los Angeles Lakers win this past season’s NBA title.
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