Since leaving the Orlando Magic, veteran center Dwight Howard failed to duplicate the success he had with the franchise, but with his existing contract with the Houston Rockets having a player option after the season, a return is possible. 

Howard left Orlando in 2012 via trade to join the Los Angeles Lakers. It did not work out very well for him and the franchise, and the relationship ended after just one season. 

Following a lackluster stint in Los Angeles, Howard ended up with the Rockets in 2013 and since then stayed with the team. 

This 2015-16 National Basketball Association (NBA) season is his third year with the Rockets.

However, despite faring better in Houston than with the Lakers, Howard is still not the same center that dominated the NBA during his stint in Orlando, which led to three consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards and an NBA Finals appearance. 

In 63 games played and started so far for Houston this season, the 30-year-old is averaging 14.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.6 blocks, and one steal, in 32.6 minutes of action per outing. 

Because of the decline in Howard's game, along with his contract, he was dragged through the rumor mill during this season's NBA trade period. The former All-Star was linked to a number of teams but no deal materialized. 

Now a new rumor is circulating and it sees Howard opting out of his current contract and rejoining the Magic. Bleacher Report reported the potential scenario for the big man. 

Staying with the Rockets is still top priority for Howard, but if he leaves Houston, Orlando is reportedly on his list of destinations. 

The Magic are currently one of the teams in the NBA that has a young core slowly showing the success of rebuilding.

Howard coming back might ruin the process, although it can also be beneficial for younger players and pivotal for the team since they will have a veteran leader.