Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard signed a contract extension in 2007 hoping he would be in town as long as the city's famous mouse. For at least another season that remains a possibility. Howard signed papers Thursday agreeing to waive the early termination option in his contract, guaranteeing he will be with the Magic at the beginning of the 2012-13 season. His decision ends the season-long drama on whether he would be dealt prior to the trade deadline and before the Magic risked losing him in free agency. The Magic center had the option of ending his five-year deal in July and entering the open market. "I'm glad this is finally over," Howard said at a news conference to announce the new pact with the Magic. "... It's not as easy as some people think. It's been very hard. We're talking a career-changing event. Most people don't see that. "I'm very loyal and I've always put loyalty above anything." Read more: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7690664/dwight-howard-signed-waiver-opt-orlando-magic-contract
