I notice more and more people saying 95% and that 5% becomes the part that was right.

I guess you always have to give yourself some wiggle room. I think it is truly 50/50 with Dwight, who changes his mind on things and baby mamas daily.

Here is what the Lakers had to say about their chances on signing him long term.

“I’m still excited about this team,” said Jim Buss. “Injuries have played such a huge part. I’m not frustrated at the players at all.”

Buss is confident that the Lakers will retain Howard in the offseason.

“95 percent, we’ll be able to keep him,” said Buss.