Webber back in 2 weeks

[peskypesky]

Hope Cuban signs him.

Actually, I've reconsidered. I think he could help the Spurs coming off the bench.

[boutons_]

He's probably way out of shape, and still 30-40 pounds overweight.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Webber's New Home? The Los Angeles Lakers were rocked by the knee injury to Andrew Bynum. While eight weeks sounds like a long time, the franchise is just happy the damage was not nearly as serious as it could have been.

The timeline for Bynum's recovery is padded to make sure Bynum is completely sound before returning. Don't be surprised if he's not itching to get back on the court in five weeks or so.

In Bynum's absence the Lakers appear close to signing free agent Chris Webber.

Word is that the Lakers have reached out and a source close to the situation says that Webber has responded positively. While he still is going through the motions of courtship, there's a good chance he ends up a Laker in the coming week.

Webber had a long list of teams that he was supposedly in negotiation with but the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have both publicly made indications that he's not a consideration. Apparently Webber would rather play for a contender in LA than a team like the Miami HEAT who are no longer an attractive option considering their record.

With word breaking that Vladimir Radmanovic may be out a couple more weeks (ankle), the Lakers certainly need the help. Webber can play either power forward or center. LA only has 14 on the roster so waiving a player is not an issue.

While the Lakers are still awaiting Webber's decision - it looks like it's just a matter of time before he joins the squad.

The Lakers have also contacted PJ Brown - who fits the defensive mindset the team has forged this season - but he's still holding out to see what the Chicago Bulls do at the deadline. Brown could end up prospering from a sign-and-trade for a lot more should the Bulls actually trigger something big. Whether they do or don't is immaterial - it's in Brown's best interest to wait before accepting the league minimum the Lakers have to offer.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6937

[DazedAndConfused]

Word on the street in LA is that Webber will be a Laker very soon. It makes the most sense when you think about, LA is the only team that has a chance of contending that can actually use Webber. Detroit is stacked at the C and PF position, Orlando has expressed no interest, and Miami is just an awful team that is not going to contend. LA is the only plausible option.

[MONTENEGRINO]

So most of people here think that Spurs couldn't use Webb for nothing?! I know that CWebb for sure isn't that player calibre he used to be 5-6 yrs. ago, but he still got good 10-15 mins...