Free-agent forward Chris Webber and the Lakers took another step toward each other Thursday, with Webber’s agent saying his client was highly interested in heading west, and the Lakers acknowledging they were more than willing to listen.
“They’re definitely a team that Chris is considering,” agent Aaron Goodwin said. “He wants to be in a situation where he can continue to play and get significant minutes. He’s rested, healthy and ready to go. The Lakers are playing well. Kobe’s doing a great job of integrating everybody and turning it into a winning organization this year.”
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Isiah Thomas sent Chris Webber love letters through the media yesterday in the hopes of fortifying the Knicks’ lineup while continuing to work behind the scenes to remove Steve Francis from the roster.
Despite repeated denials, the Knicks and Francis have discussed a buyout, but neither side can agree on how much money it will take to make the veteran guard disappear.
A source familiar with the negotiations said that Francis, who is working out in Houston, might yet rejoin the team if a settlement is not reached, but that Francis and the Knicks both believe that a clean break would best serve both parties. The Knicks have little need for Francis because the Knicks are committed to Jamal Crawford as their shooting guard. Francis does not want to be a backup.
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