Alyssa: Insert your card top fold do my homework for me homework assignments surface The Lakers like their chances of getting Howard to re-sign because they can add a marquee free agent or two next summer when they’ll have only Nash under contract. LeBron James can opt out of his deal next summer, as can Carmelo Anthony, although neither has hinted about moving on from his current team. Despite the Lakers’ promising future cap situation, it’s a widespread belief among league execs that Howard in the next few days will probably accept Houston’s $88 million offer and leave L.A. That will allow him to join a team where the pressure to win championships is virtually non-existent, compared to what is expected in L.A.