Howard leaves Nets, set to join Wizards

The Dwight Howard era with the Nets is nearly over two weeks after it began.

The Nets reportedly reached a buyout agreement with the veteran center they acquired June 20, and he is expected to sign for the $5.3-million mini-midlevel exception with the Wizards when the trade and buyout become official after the NBA moratorium ends at 12:01 a.m. ET Friday.

The Athletic in Boston was first to report the news Tuesday, and the Washington Post confirmed it, citing “people in the league familiar with the team’s plans.”

Playoffs: The NBA estimated an increase of about 40,000 miles of travel in the postseason if it scrapped its current conference format and took the top 16 teams.

Jazz: Utah agreed to terms with Dante Exum on a three-year extension that will be worth around $33 million, according to The Associated Press.

Clippers: Avery Bradley agreed to sign a two-year contract with

Los Angeles after free agents can begin making deals official on Friday, according to The Associated Press.

Grizzlies: Tyreke Evans agreed to a one-year deal that will be worth $12 million for next season, according to The Associated Press.

Rockets: Michael Carterwilliams agreed to a one-year minimum deal with Houston, according to The Associated Press. college football.

The former All-pro receiver, who has said he was not attending the induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, said in a statement he would give his acceptance speech at his alma mater.

Packers: The NFL suspended Green Bay running back Aaron Jones for the first two games of the 2018 season without pay for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Rams: Right guard Jamon Brown was suspended for the first two games of Los Angeles’ upcoming season for violating the NFL policy and program for substances of abuse.

Patriots: New England wide receiver Julian Edelman’s four-game suspension for violating the NFL’S performance-enhancing substances policy was upheld.