Dwight Howard is coming home to Atlanta.
Howard agreed Friday to join the Hawks, who also re-signed Kent Bazemore during a busy first day of free agency.
Howard received a three-year contract worth $70.5 million, while Bazemore will get $70 million over four years, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person was granted anonymity because contracts can’t be signed until July 7.
Howard returns to his hometown after three seasons in Houston, where he battled injuries and wasn’t the force he was earlier in his career. He managed just 13.7 points per game last season, lowest since he averaged 12 as a rookie for Orlando after being taken with the No. 1 selection in the 2004 draft out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.
It’s still unknown if he will play with Al Horford or replace him. The All-Star center was still available as of late Friday night.