I dont see how that makes any sense whatsoever...
It makes sense, though it's not a particularly compelling argument.
Basically, if there isn't a season due to an extended lockout, Orlando might not have enough time to trade Dwight Howard before he becomes a free agent.
Since the Celtics do not have enough for a trade package, their only hope of acquiring DH12 is if he becomes a free agent.
However, the "article" fails to note that among Howard's many potential free agency suitors, the Celtics are probably not near the top in terms of the situation they can offer him both on and off the court.
I think that depends on what comes out of the CBA. If the league comes in with a hard cap that also eliminates the cap holds currently 'required' for a soft cap like the current CBA, Boston could indeed offer a decent landing place for Dwight. Rondo, PP, Bradley, Johnson (assume rookie rights still apply) with likely ability to resign KG and Ray (at hopefully vet min rates for one last shot at a title) if not Green and/or BBD in addition to them (depends on how a team's FAs are allowed to resign) presents a pretty good team for him to join. (JO and Delonte may also be in the mix for resigning at cheap deals)
There's definitely some big unknowns that would impact this scenario but too much money will still be tied up with the Lakers, Chicago, Miami, OKC and NY to offer Dwight a reasonable salary for a contending team. Other teams don't offer the same chance to be competive. Granted, that competive window changes when KG and Ray retire as well as PP shortly there after but the team would still have him and Rondo (possibly Green and maybe Johnson will be a starting-quality PF). Danny will still have some cap flexibility at that point so who knows what could happen.
Personally I don't see Dwight coming to the C's but I didn't see the Ray or KG deals happening either.