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We should have closure on the Martell Webster compensation claim case very soon. Look for the Timberwolves to get cash and/or a second-round pick from Portland. 1500ESPN.com

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Expect an announcement soon on the grievance the team filed with the league over the Martell Webster trade with Portland. The Wolves hope to be compensated by Portland with a draft pick and potentially money. 1500ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, Trade, Martell Webster 

But they all shared a demoralizing 101-100 defeat at Philips Arena when referees rewarded Martell Webster with a rebound putback at the buzzer only to reverse the decision and wave off the shot after reviewing the tape. Most of the players found out about the decision in the locker room, after Webster led a gleeful parade to celebrate what appeared to be the first win of an already painful season. “Finally. We deserved it,” Webster said he thought to himself as he ran off the floor. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

The final preseason road trip included an extra adventure for Martell Webster, who didn’t realize until the team arrived at Dulles early Saturday morning that he left his keys in Kansas City, Mo. Luckily, he was able to get into his car thanks to an app on his phone and wait for his wife to come pick him up. “Good thing I have a wife that loves me. She came and got me,” Webster said. “I slept in my car for two hours, I’m not going to lie. I called my wife I was like, ‘You know what it is 3:30. I’ll let you sleep a couple more hours but you need to come get me.’ And she got me we’re good. “As long as I had shelter I was good,” Webster said. “By the time I had figured out my keys were in Kansas City everybody was gone. I didn’t want to call anybody, I didn’t mind. I’m from the Northwest, we do weird stuff like sleep in our cars – not a problem. If you haven’t slept in your car then you’re weird” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

The Wolves and Portland Trail Blazers have attorneys working diligently on the Martell Webster compensation claim case. Taylor said they'll have closure sometime in December. The Wolves are hoping for financial and/or draft pick reimbursement after they contend that that they got Webster (back injury) as damaged goods in June 2010. 1500ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Martell Webster, Injuries 

Darren Wolfson: Spoke briefly w/ Glen Taylor - he wanted to get back to debate analysis. We'll get closure on M. Webster compensation claim in Dec. Both the #Twolves and #Blazers have lawyers. MN hoping for draft pick and/or financial compensation. Claim Webster was damaged goods. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Draft, Martell Webster, Glen Taylor 

Michael Lee: Martell Webster on vibe inside new Barclays Center: "It’s definitely going to be one of those grand stages.” #wizards Twitter @MrMichaelLee

Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Michael Lee: Martell Webster on Brian Cook's alley-oop layup: "Must’ve been a record or something. He got what, an inch & a half off the floor?" #wizards Twitter @MrMichaelLee

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster, Brian Cook 

Martell Webster on Minnesota weather: "Brutal, brutal. My kids wouldn't be able to survive there another year, I can tell you that." Bullets Forever

Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Martell Webster: GOD BLESS America. This date will be tattooed on our hearts and minds 4ever. Forgive but never Forget. Twitter

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Michael Lee: Martell Webster on overcoming past foot/back injuries: "I feel fantastic. This is the best my body has felt in the past 5 years." #wizards Twitter

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

An area with limited options for the Wizards has now become one of the deeper positions on the roster after swingman Martell Webster finally signed a one-year deal on Wednesday with the team. The Wizards reached an agreement with Webster last week but needed a few days to get the paperwork together on a contract that is worth $1.6 million, according to league sources. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Free-agent swingman Martell Webster has agreed to terms on a new contract with the Washington Wizards, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. ESPN.com reported Wednesday that Webster had auditioned for the Wizards earlier in the week and had Washington on the short list of teams with whom he likely would sign. ESPN.com

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster 

Michael Lee: Source confirms #wizards are close to reaching an agreement with free agent SF Martell Webster. Nothing signed/final yet but headed there Twitter

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster 

Sam Amick: Regarding @Marc Stein report that Martell Webster will sign w/ Washington, source says deal is for 1 year at approximately $1.6 million. Twitter

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster 

Free agent small forward Martell Webster worked out for the Wizards at Verizon Center this week, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. The former No. 6 pick of the NBA draft in 2005, Webster has averaged 8.4 points and shot 37.4 percent from beyond three-point range throughout his career in Portland and Minnesota Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster 

Marc Stein: Hearing that Martell Webster auditioned this week for Wizards and that Wiz are on short list of teams sharpshooter is likely to sign with Twitter

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster 

Dan Woike: Expect the #Clippers to show some interest in Martell Webster now that he cleared waivers. Webster, at 6'7'', could play 2 or 3. Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Martell Webster 

Former Timberwolves guard-forward Martell Webster cleared waivers Sunday, July 15, paving the way for the Timberwolves to submit its offer sheet to Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum, according to an NBA source in the league office in New York. After reaching a buyout agreement with Webster on Friday, paying the restricted free agent a guaranteed $600,000 of his $5.712 million salary for next season, Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn said the next step in pursuing Batum would be for Webster to clear 48-hour waivers. The Timberwolves will now submit an offer sheet to Batum, a four-year deal worth a reported $46.5 million. Because the 6-foot-8 Batum is a restricted free agent, Portland will have until Wednesday to match the Wolves' offer. St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, Martell Webster, Nicolas Batum 

Ray Richardson: NBA office confirms that Martell Webster cleared waivers today, clearing way for Wolves to submit offer sheet to Batum today. Twitter

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