Lakers center Dwight Howard plans to test free agency and has added the Warriors to a list of five teams he will consider, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported.

Howard, whose 17.1 points and league-leading 12.4 rebounds per game with the Lakers were his lowest totals in six years, has Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, the Warriors and Lakers on his list of desired locations, according to a source familiar with Howard's thinking.

The source told the Press-Telegram that Howard's main concern involves "what team he feels has the best chance to win championships, has the best team and system around him." The source also said Howard will not ask the Lakers to make any moves on his behalf.

However, even if the


Warriors are interested in Howard they already have nearly $75 million in contracts already committed to next season, which includes player options that will likely be exercised by Richard Jefferson and Andris Biedrins. It seems a sign-and-trade with the Lakers would be the Warriors' only real chance of adding Howard.

Center Andrew Bogut, who overcame ankle and back injuries to provide a huge spark down the stretch for the Warriors, is under contract through next season.

Re-signing with the Lakers — or doing a sign-and-trade -- would make the most financial sense for Howard. He can sign with the Lakers for five years and $118 million, whereas the biggest free-agent deal he could get elsewhere is four years, $88 million.