Dwight Howard (back) questionable for Washington on Thursday

Washington Wizards forward/center Dwight Howard is not a lock to play in the season opener on Thursday against the Miami Heat.

What It Means:

Howard has been dealing with a back issue since training camp, and it's kept him out of game-action. His conditioning is certainly in question, which could lead to Howard coming off the bench to start the season.

Should he suit up, our models project Howard for 15.3 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 35.8 FanDuel points in 32.3 minutes of play.