The divorce drama between Dwight Howard and his estranged wife Amy Luciani becomes messier by the day.
This is evident from court documents obtained by TMZthe former NBA superstar is making explosive allegations against his soon-to-be ex-wife, including claims that he was manipulated into marriage through what he describes as a pattern of lies and deceit.
Howard has reportedly filed new legal documents asking for a protective order against Luciani, whose legal name is Amber Rose Howard. In the filing, he claims she has a “history of lying and manipulating” throughout their relationship. One of the most shocking claims concerns fertility. TMZ reports that Howard claims Luciani knew she couldn’t have children but deliberately misrepresented that information before they married. Luciani has reportedly denied these allegations.
The former Los Angeles Lakers champion also accused his estranged wife of launching a “crusade of lies and slander” against him. According to the filing, Howard believes these alleged statements have damaged his reputation, cost him professional opportunities and created tension among his family members, friends and the mothers of his children. TMZ reports that Howard additionally claims that Luciani made false statements about him to police.
The latest allegations come just months after the couple’s short-lived marriage came to an end. As previously reported, Howard filed for divorce in March 2026 – just over a year after the couple tied the knot in January 2025. Since then, the split has included multiple police visits, competing lawsuits, requests for a restraining order, and public accusations from both sides.
Howard also used the filing to deny Luciani’s previous allegations that he had a cocaine addiction. He reportedly stated that he never used the drug and claimed that the accusation negatively affected his ability to secure work opportunities.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, there appears to be at least one workaround. According to TMZHoward and Luciani recently agreed to stay at least 100 yards apart and not harass each other on social media. Howard was also given exclusive use of his Georgia mansion and agreed to pay Luciani $10,000 to help with moving costs.
Luciani is also keeping quiet about the ongoing drama with Howard, with the reality star/rapper celebrating her birthday instead.
For the time being, both parties appear willing to continue their case in court. Whether these accusations hold up remains to be seen, but it looks like this divorce drama is far from over.
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