Wizards center Dwight Howard has been dealing with back soreness during the preseason – a concerning issue for someone with so many back problems in his career.
But apparently the source of the latest pain came from lower.
Shams Charania of The Athletic:
Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard visited a specialist in New York and has piriformis injury, which is a muscle in the buttocks. The injury isn't serious and Howard will continue treatment.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 9, 2018
Candace Buckner of The Washington Post:
Can confirm this is the case.
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) October 9, 2018
Initially it was believed to be a back issue for Dwight Howard, but the NYC specialist confirmed that the source of the problem was a pitiformis muscle. https://t.co/Guwc4YhGjm
This bodes well for Howard’s return. Until he can go, Washington will lean on Ian Mahinmi at center. Markieff Morris can play the position in small lineups. Otto Porter has even played center in some super-small lineups this preseason.
Hopefully, this injury will not limit Howard long-term. He has a reputation to uphold.
