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In 2010 Kahn said he wanted compensation from the Trail Blazers because they traded him Martell Webster with, he said, an improperly disclosed back injury. (Webster has since moved on to play for the Wizards.) ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Martell Webster, David Kahn 

Today, two sources directly involved in the talks tell me that in fact the dispute led to depositions in preparation for a hearing, and those depositions did not go well for the Blazers. As a result, Portland agreed to pay Minnesota $1.5 million -- said to be one of the largest such agreements in league history -- to settle the matter before it reached the hearing stage. The Trail Blazers declined to comment. ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Martell Webster, David Kahn 

Martell Webster: No team in Seattle won't STOP SEATTLE!!! Twitter @MartellWebster

Washington Wizards, Seattle SuperSonics, Martell Webster 

Martell Webster: @jasoncillins34 you have made sports what it should be and that's "OPEN" proud of you for being you. That's jump shot is still weak lol. Twitter

Martell Webster, Jason Collins 

There’s an affinity for Martell Webster that’s unmistakable. The Wizards want the free-agent-to-be back, and he is willing to make it happen. “It’s high on the priority list, I’ll tell you that,” Webster said of returning as he clowned with teammate A.J. Price. CSNWashington.com

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Webster is serious about wanting to stay. He played well enough to increase his value. The Wizards don't have a lot of space under the salary cap, but they have a mid-level exception and bi-annual exception available. “The most important thing is attitude and being ready. As long as I have that, but I can guarantee this, coming into training camp I’ll be healthy and I’ll be in shape and ready to go,” he said. “When you mind-set is competing and helping make your teammates better, everything else will take care of itself.” CSNWashington.com

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Ernie Grunfeld: “I think Martell Webster played very well for us. He had a very good year. He was a free agent, and he was very good value for us, but not only was he valuable on the court, he was one of the better 3-point shooters, he stretches the defense, and it complements John and Nene both. But he’s also a good presence in the locker room, and he had nice leadership to him. obviously, he’s a free agent, and at the appropriate time, we’ll sit down with his representatives to see if we can work out something that works for him and works for us.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster, Ernie Grunfeld 

On Nov. 26, the Wizards lost a home game to San Antonio, 118-92. It was the 12th straight loss to start the season, and the postgame locker room for the Wizards was an emotional scene. On Thursday, a tale told by Martell Webster revealed for the first time just how emotional it was. “After we lost that 12th game and he came into the locker room – I don’t even know if he wants me to share this, but I don’t care – and he was crying, man, after that game,” Webster said. “And he told us that he cared about us. And for me, that was a point in the season where I was just like, I’m in. I’m totally in. I bought into the system. And when I did that, that’s when my season began to turn to a positive light, and I started to succeed after that point. “That meant a lot because it showed that he really cared. He didn’t care about his job. He didn’t. He just cared about the guys that he was coaching. And that was amazing. That was touching for me. But that’s when I realized that I really wanted to buy into this system.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster, Randy Wittman 

When asked about it, Wittman’s first response was to fake shock at the very notion that he would cry. “I think we all know how much Martell Webster can exaggerate sometimes,” he joked. “We only had one guy that really cried a lot here and that was our young kid Bradley. ” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster, Randy Wittman 

“That kid’s future is very bright. He’s just gotta keep that weak-ass ankle under control. Do not edit that, okay? Exact words.” – Martell Webster, on Bradley Beal. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster, Bradley Beal 

“A key thing for us is try and keep Martell,” Leonsis said about the small forward who will become a free agent July 1, “and see what we’re going to do with John to keep him with the team for a long, long time. I think the fans would expect that to try to keep the nucleus of the team together and add around it.” CSNWashington.com

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster, Ted Leonsis 

Starting small forward Martell Webster will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and bringing him back will be one the Wizards’ priorities, according to sources with knowledge of the Wizards’ plans. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, Martell Webster 

On why more NBA players don’t interact with fans on Twitter: “It’s something that has been perpetrated by the front office of the NBA, telling us not to do that. So basically, [they’re] telling us that we need to be above other people in society because [we’re] better than that. Better than what? What am I better than?” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster, Twitter, David Stern 

After our recent pedicure interview, Martell Webster shared his thoughts on the experience. “My feet look exactly the same as when I came in here,” he said, as seen in the video above. “I never see the difference because my feet are so ugly, but you know what? I don’t care. I’m comfortable with myself and who I am. And I have terrible feet, and I’m still going to wear Birkenstocks.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

On being smart with his money: “There’s a fine line between not having concerns, and being careless with your money. In the moment, when the money’s coming in and you have a steady income, and in this job you can make great money, so it doesn’t matter then. But if you’re not taking care of your money while you’re in the moment, later you’re going to find yourself struggling. It’s a testament to a lot of guys who have come through this league, not just in this league but football, baseball – if you’re not managing your money well and doing smart things, then you can find yourself on the losing end once it’s all said and done.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Martell Webster finished with 12 points but made only 2 of 7 shots. He re-aggravated an abdominal strain and had to leave the game in the third quarter. “We should've blown that team out. We just couldn't get it going,” Webster said. “You got to be able to take care of those games.” CSNWashington.com

Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

After being reluctant to discuss his injury status for weeks, Martell Webster has no choice but to talk about his abdominal strain. It kept the Wizards' starting small forward out for two games in late March. It might keep him out for the last three games of the season. The last home game is Friday vs. the Philadelphia 76ers (CSN, 7 p.m. ET). Webster took himself out in the third quarter of Wednesday’s 103-98 loss vs. the Miami Heat. The Wizards (29-50) have lost three games in a row. “It’s super-sore. It’s one of those times where I got to kind of shut it down,” he said after playing 26 minutes and making only 2 of 7 shots. “My arms were moving faster than my legs. That was a sign I didn't want to make it any worse so I decided to come out.” CSNWashington.com

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster, Injuries 

During A.J. Price’s session, Martell Webster decided to step in and answer Price’s questions for him. “I’m also his alter-ego, so I may be a little disrespectful,” Webster explained. “Don’t blame him.” All was going well, until he couldn’t keep it together after calling Comcast SportsNet’s Chris Miller “Forest Whitaker.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Media, Martell Webster 

Sources close to the situation say that one of Washington's motivations in trading Jordan Crawford for Leandro Barbosa's expiring contract -- despite the fact that Barbosa was already out for the season -- was creating a little extra financial flexibility to enhances the Wizards' chances of re-signing Martell Webster. ESPN.com

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster 

Craig Stouffer: Webster has been dealing w/sports hernia for a while. If he's reached point where pain is too much, procedure time could mean season over. Twitter @CraigStouffer

Washington Wizards, Martell Webster, Injuries