The trade was made official on July 11, 2012, the first day the trade moratorium was lifted.[228] On August 10, 2012, in a four-team trade the Lakers traded Andrew Bynum and acquired Dwight Howard.[229] On November 9, 2012, Mike Brown was relieved of coaching duties after a 1–4 start to the 2012–13 season.[230] Assistant Coach Bernie Bickerstaff took over as interim head coach, leading the Lakers to a 5–5 record.