Wizards' Dwight Howard: Not at shootaround

Howard (lower body) was not at shootaround Monday morning, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Howard continues to deal with a lower-body issue that's cost him the last three games. The Wizards haven't officially ruled him out of Monday's matchup with the Rockets, but his absence from shootaround isn't exactly a positive indication. If Howard sits out again, expect Thomas Bryant to make another start at center.