Dwight Howard Officially Rejoins Lakersbr .br The NBA veteran center is br returning to Los Angeles.br .br Howard signed a non-guaranteed deal br with the Lakers on Monday.br .br The eight-time All-Star spent one season with the Lakers in 2012-13.br .br Howard led the NBA in rebounds but did not get along with Lakers' star Kobe Bryant.br .br Howard has spent the past six seasons br with six different NBA franchises.br .br He has not played since November after undergoing spinal surgery.br .br Howard is expected to take over as br the Lakers starting centerbr .br after DeMarcus Cousins tore br his ACL last month.