![]() ![]() He averagedĢ0.2 points and 9.9 rebounds in 75 games - the most he played since Last season, Webber proved he could still produce. Sacramento gave him a $123 million, seven-year contract in the summer of 2001. He has career averages of 21.4 points and 10 rebounds. The 33-year-old Webber wanted the rebuilding Sixers to trade him after he averaged 11 points and 8.3 rebounds in 18 games. No trade can be consummated before Tuesday at the earliest. The Wolves have also been looking for more size up front in support of Garnett and a rejuvenated Mark Blount. Jaric is openly eager to leave town after two seasons of major struggle following a controversial trade with the Clippers that cost Minnesota a future first-round draft pick in addition to Kevin Garnett-favorite Sam Cassell. Jaric's contract has one year less to run than Mohammed's in same price bracket, so the teams would be swapping problems if this trade goes through. ![]() The Pistons are also looking for another perimeter player, having been foiled in their attempts to land Houston's Bonzi Wells and Toronto's Morris Peterson. Webber would pair with Rasheed Wallace in the starting lineup and Antonio McDyess, Dale Davis and fast-improving youngster Jason Maxiell would back them up, with the Pistons hoping that Webber's arrival gives a much-needed jolt to the slumping Rasheed Wallace. But trading him for Jaric would bring a more natural pecking order to the Pistons' forward rotation. Mohammed began the season as Ben Wallace's replacement at center after signing a five-year deal worth just over $30 million. To help create frontcourt minutes for Webber, Detroit has discussed a deal with Minnesota that would send center Mohammed to the Wolves for guard Marko Jaric, NBA front-office sources have told 's Marc Stein. Not in the plan, I would ask for a trade." "I came here to play," said Mohammed, who came to Detroit as aįree agent last summer after Ben Wallace left for Chicago. He wants out if the Webber acquisition leads to him being used even The Pistons have the second-best record in theĮastern Conference and are the first team since the early 1990s toĪdvance to four straight conference championships.Ĭenter Nazr Mohammed, who lost his starting job last week, said The 6-foot-10 Webber could start at center next to power forward Working towards a fourth NBA title for the Pistons and the great "I look forward to joining a roster of talented athletes and He wants to contribute to a contender, and Detroit gives him a chance to do that. Webber in the past was regularly booed at The Palace because of his involvement with deceased Michigan booster Ed Martin that led to NCAA sanctions against the university. He was born in Detroit, won state high school titles at Detroit Country Day and led Michigan's "Fab Five" to NCAA championship games in 19. Webber is coming back to familiar territory. I just want to get back to playing with a smile on my face and playing with a team that can really vie for a title." "My father said I haven't smiled on the court in about three years. ![]() "Now the thing I want to do most is win a championship, put myself back on that kind of level. "This is the best I've felt in three years," Webber told last week. In Detroit, Webber will earn a pro-rated share of the league's $1.2 million veteran minimum, with $450,000 of that amount - also pro-rated for the rest of the season - picked up by the league office. Webber was scheduled to earn $20.7 million from the Sixers this season and $22.3 million next season, with the buyout believed to be paying him all but $5 million-$7 million of that sum. The 76ers cut ties Thursday with Webber by buying out the finalġ½ years of his contract. "You are adding two All-Stars, quite possibly two Hall of "That changes everything," Timberwolves coach Dwane Casey Morning, but he might play Wednesday night at home against Utah, perhaps alongside Chauncey Billups, who has been out eight games Webber will not be able to practice with his new team Tuesday I'm excited and the town's going to be excited." "We think Chris is going to be a great fit for the way we He willīecome an unrestricted free agent after clearing waivers Tuesday, Webber was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers last week. Play Minnesota in front-row seats Monday at The Palace. The five-time All-Star will sign with Detroit, returning to theĪrea where he grew up and starred in college at Michigan.Īfter committing to playing for the Pistons, Webber watched them Game I love in my hometown of Detroit surrounded by my family," "Joining the Pistons will allow me the opportunity to play the Pistons win sweepstakes, will sign Webber TuesdayĪUBURN HILLS, Mich. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser ![]()
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