Odds & Ends: Howard, Celtics, Turiaf, Warriors

While it's always a little dangerous to read too much into Summer League results, it's still worth looking back at the month's top performers in Orlando and Las Vegas. A pair of SBNation.com scribes have done just that, with Mike Prada ranking the drafted rookies, from Damian Lillard to Fab Melo, while Scott Schroeder lists a few of the top "veterans," including Josh Selby, Tobias Harris, and Markieff Morris.

Here are a few more odds and ends from around the Association:

• We haven't heard many updates about the Dwight Howard talks involving the Magic, Lakers, and Cavaliers in the last couple days, but Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio hears they're not entirely dead -- they're just in a holding pattern for now, with teams (particularly the Magic) weighing other options.
• An opposing executive tells Amico that it's too early to evaluate Chris Grant's job performance as Cavs GM.
• Chris Forsberg of ESPNBoston.com takes an in-depth look at the Celtics' roster and payroll situation
• Spain's Real Madrid is eyeing big men, and Ronny Turiaf is on their radar, according to Javier Maestro of Encestando.es (English link via HoopsWorld).
• Matt Steinmetz of CSNBayArea.com names a few forwards the Warriors could still potentially target in free agency.