Good news for Howard on number front

February, 18, 2010
2/18/10
3:33
PM CT
We know Josh Howard can't drive the double-nickel (hey, who can?), and now he might not have to wear it.

Howard made his Washington debut Wednesday night wearing No. 55 because 14th-man Dominic McGuire already had possession of No. 5.

But, word has just come down from the Washington Post's Michael Lee that the Wizards have traded the little-used McGuire to Sacramento for a future second-round pick and cash.

No word yet if Howard will make the switch or if Wiz management traded McGuire to get J-5 his rightful jersey number back. J-55 just doesn't roll off the tongue.

Click here to see an earlier post with Howard comments about his first game and leaving the Mavs.
Jeff Caplan joined ESPNDallas.com in December 2009. Jeff covers the Mavericks, Rangers and colleges. He has a wealth of experience in the area, covering multiple beats in his 11-plus years with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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