The NBA will not fine or suspend Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard for use of an adhesive substance Saturday night but sent a memo to all 30 teams that its usage is "strictly prohibited," league sources told The Vertical.
Howard cooperated with NBA security officials over the past day, and the league advised teams Monday that all equipment used for games must be appropriate for a basketball and any substance that could gain an advantage is not prohibited.
Howard used a spray on his hands before re-entering Saturday’s 109-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. When Howard touched the basketball and it was bounced to Hawks All-Star Paul Millsap at the free-throw line, Millsap noticed the stickiness and the referees replaced the ball.
Howard said he has used the spray on his hands for years and has made it clear he does not believe he’s compromised the game. Around the league, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and several executives have also said Howard’s usage of the substance wasn’t an issue in competitive play.
Howard has averaged 14.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks this season for the Rockets.
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