Dwight Howard Update: Royce Reed Claps Back Harder, Howard Silent as Pressure Builds
The Dwight Howard saga that exploded over the weekend is intensifying Tuesday, March 10, as Royce Reed doubles down on her response to Amy Luciani's cocaine and CPS allegations — and the former NBA star remains completely silent with no public statement issued through any channel.
Royce Reed Fires Back at Critics Who Called Her Response "Gloating"
After facing backlash online from critics who accused her of celebrating Amy Luciani's pain, Reed responded directly and without apology. She denied laughing at anyone's downfall, insisting people misunderstood her reaction: "Who's laughing? This is sad AF! These kids never should've been in his custody and she knew that! Look at the past! She allowed it, she condoned it, she participated in it."
Reed doubled down on her refusal to take the high road after years of being dismissed: "Y'all can kiss my ass with that 'you shouldn't gloat,' 'why are you laughing at someone's downfall,' 'you should've been quiet' — BULLSHIT! No one is laughing. This is about CHILDREN!"
Reed also addressed Luciani directly, referencing the years she says she was dismissed as crazy, jealous, and bitter. She said every woman in Howard's life followed the same pattern of labeling her a liar until the reality hit home — and declared she was reclaiming her time.
Amy Luciani's Five Core Allegations Against Dwight Howard
Luciani's original tearful video, now deleted but widely circulated, outlined a series of alarming claims. She alleged Howard has been battling cocaine addiction, that CPS visited their home three times in under three months before removing their daughter, that police had visited the residence multiple times, and that Howard coached his 12-year-old son to lie to create a false alibi after she refused to go along with covering for him.
Luciani said she never thought she would air out her relationship issues publicly, but felt she had no choice. She described the domestic environment as dangerous for the children and herself. She said Howard pushed two different marriage counselors away and rejected repeated attempts to get him into treatment.
Luciani was firm in saying she never relied on Howard for money and stayed out of love and a genuine desire to help — not financial motivation. She said she remained in the marriage longer than she should have because people in her circle urged her to stand by her husband during what they framed as a difficult period.
Reed Accuses Luciani of Ignoring Years of Warning Signs
Reed directed pointed criticism at Luciani for speaking out now rather than earlier, writing: "Crying now because she caught him lying on her is selfish AF! If it was about the kids she should've opened her damn mouth a long time ago instead of leaving them for weeks to fend for themselves while you went on trips overseas!"
Reed also addressed the damage done to her own career, saying Howard ruined her acting prospects. She called out the pattern of every new woman in Howard's life dismissing her warnings until their own experience confirmed what she had been saying for years.
Dwight Howard Still Silent as Pressure Mounts
Howard, who last appeared in an NBA game during the 2021-22 season and has remained largely out of the public eye since, has not issued any statement addressing the allegations as of Tuesday morning ET. With both Luciani and Reed now speaking out publicly, the pressure for any kind of response from Howard or his representatives continues to build.
Dwight Howard's silence has lasted four days since the allegations first went viral Saturday, March 7 — with no sign from his camp that a statement is forthcoming.
