Positives: This is a really fun, aggressive team that could be very close to contending with Howard on board. Either there will have to be a compromise there or Howard might need assurances that D'Antoni is gone relatively soon. Most importantly, Howard doesn't seem too keen on playing for Mike D'Antoni and his system. This team is incredibly thin and, because of their luxury tax situation, they can't really add a lot of talent unless that talent is looking to take a huge paycut. Kobe Bryant is taking up over half of the salary cap with his current deal and is coming off of an Achilles tear, so we don't know how effective he'll be next season or moving forward. Pau Gasol and Steve Nash looked completely broken down last season. Negatives: The current situation is kind of a mess. If Howard can be patient for a year or two with the team, many believe they can make it worth his while in terms of contending for a championship. The Lakers always seem to find a way to contend over the long run.

They've prepared their pitch, given him billboards and are sneaking in every chance that they get to remind him of their interest. The tradition of the Lakers is an important selling point as well, but, really, the money could be the biggest factor. No other team can give him such a deal, even in a sign-and-trade. They can offer Howard a five-year, $118 million contract.

Positives: The biggest thing the Lakers have going for them is the money aspect. Introducing the Dwightmare Power Rankings: So, who has the advantage? We don't really know who might end up with Howard, but we can certainly rank the possible situations for him. And the Atlanta Hawks are his hometown team and could have the shooters and flexibility to build a nice team around him. The Golden State Warriors could have the easiest team to plug into in terms of being surrounded by shooters.

The Dallas Mavericks offer probably the chance to work for the best owner in the sport. The Houston Rockets look like the most intelligent decision for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. The Los Angeles Lakers are hitting the recruitment process harder than we've ever seen them do. With all of the attention being thrown Howard's way, it's hard to get a gauge on which team is the front runner for his services. The free-agent center is being wined and dined. The Dwight Howard sweepstakes are going at full speed. Where will Dwight Howard sign? (Illustration via Ryan Hurst Designs )

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