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Webber ends comeback attempt, retires from NBA
Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, bowing to a knee injury that cut short his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors. "I really didn't want to rehab and come back this season because I don't think that was possible," Webber said. "Plus, because the way the team is playing, the chemistry is great with these guys, they're on a roll. I feel like they're going to win, they have a great chance to go very far in the playoffs.

Chris Webber announces retirement (AP)
Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, bowing to a knee injury that cut short his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors. "I really didn't want to rehab and come back this season because I don't think that was possible," Webber said. "Plus, because the way the team is playing, the chemistry is great with these guys, they're on a roll.

Hobbled Warriors forward Webber set to retire
Time is apparently up on Chris Webber's basketball career.

It's a sad, yet fitting end for Webber
Chris Webber had superstar numbers. What he lacked was a title, either in college or the pros. It's a sad legacy, says Mike Kahn.

Adande: Webber's career full of promise and pain
How will Chris Webber be remembered? For his failures more than anything else, J.A. Adande writes.

Injured Webber to announce retirement Wednesday
Chris Webber is ending his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors and will retire after 15 seasons in the NBA.

Biedrins back for Warriors after appendectomy
Golden State center Andris Biedrins returned to the Warriors' lineup Friday night against the Miami Heat after missing six games following an appendectomy. Biedrins had been sidelined since the Feb. 21 surgery. "I'm going to have to watch his stamina," Warriors coach Don Nelson said. "But it's not like he's going to lose his shooting touch from 18 feet." Meanwhile, forward Chris Webber was inactive for the third straight game with a sore left knee.

Webber could miss rest of Warriors' road trip
Chris Webber missed Golden State's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a sore left knee. Warriors coach Don Nelson said Webber, who left a win Sunday over Portland after eight minutes, plans to stay in Atlanta to rehab and could sit out the final three games of Golden State's current road trip. Results of an MRI taken Monday in Oakland were negative. Matt Barnes started in place of Webber, a 14th-year center-forward who is averaging 3.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in nine games.

Warriors' Webber could miss time with sore knee
Chris Webber missed Golden State's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a sore left knee.

Szczerbiak's mistake allows Suns to win (AP)

Wally Szczerbiak took the ball out of bounds, found no one open, and called timeout. Oops. His team had no timeouts left. That mistake with 15.1 seconds to play allowed the Phoenix Suns to escape with a 103-99 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night. "Now I know how Chris Webber felt in the NCAA tournament," Szczerbiak said, recalling that long-ago error that helped cost Michigan the...

Duhon, short-handed Bulls beat Warriors (AP)

Not even Chris Webber could fix the problems that bedeviled the Golden State Warriors in his first game back. The veteran forward wasn't even sure he could identify what went so terribly wrong in the Chicago Bulls' improbable victory. He left that diagnosis to his teammates and coaches, who all pointed out the gaping defensive void that the Bulls walked through to victory.

What's Webber bringing back with him?
What should the Warriors expect from Chris Webber's second coming? Charley Rosen breaks it down for Golden State.

Webber hopes Warriors' fans have forgiven him
For the first time since his first growth spurt, Chris Webber spent several months away from basketball last year, dealing with both a personal tragedy and the more mundane business of growing up.

Playing the Waiver Wire: Reunited, but it doesn't feel good
Now that Chris Webber is back in Golden State, it should shake up Don Nelson's already shaky rotation. Sergio Gonzalez takes a look at what that means for Fantasy owners and also gives you some players to add, avoid, and monitor in his weekly Playing the Waiver Wire column.

Week 14 Fantasy Stockwatch
Chris Webber's signing with Golden State affects the rotation with the Warriors and spares big men in Detroit. Our Jamey Eisenberg discusses that and more in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Mullin gambles, again
Chris Mullin's gamble in signing Chris Webber may not pan out for Golden State, but Mike Kahn says it'll be fun to watch.

Warriors officially ink Webber
Chris Webber officially signed with the Warriors on Tuesday.

Webber returns to Warriors 13 years later
Chris Webber has returned to the Golden State Warriors and coach Don Nelson, more than 13 years after a battle between the two men led Webber to force a trade. Warriors executive vice president Chris Mullin said Tuesday that the free agent forward had signed a contact, but did not release details of the deal. Webber, a five-time All-Star, had confirmed in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Monday night that he was set to rejoin the Warriors.

Team Reports: Warriors want Webber
Don Nelson isn't just considering Chris Webber ... he's practically begging for him. Sports XChange wonders if that's a good idea.

Webber set to return to Golden State
Free-agent forward Chris Webber is set to rejoin the Golden State Warriors. Webber sent an e-mail to The Associated Press on Monday night confirming he will sign with the Warriors. The team said it has no announcements planned for Monday night. Webber was acquired by the Warriors in a draft-day trade with Orlando in 1993 after becoming just the second sophomore ever to be the top pick in the NBA draft.

Report: Webber signs deal, returns to Warriors
Chris Webber is returning to where it all began.

Webber says returning to Warriors a 'done deal'
Chris Webber has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors.

Jackson, Biedrins get Warriors by Knicks (AP)

The way Andris Biedrins grabbed every rebound that came his direction, it didn't look as if the Golden State Warriors needed any more help on the inside. Coach Don Nelson knows that's not the case, which is why he's still interested in putting his old feud with Chris Webber to rest and bringing the free agent forward back to Golden State.

Nellie wants Webber back on Warriors
Coach Don Nelson wants to bring free agent forward Chris Webber back to Golden State, nearly 14 years after a feud ended their first stint together. "I hope that it happens to be quite honest with you," Nelson said Sunday before the Warriors hosted the New York Knicks. "I think our team needs it." Webber was acquired by the Warriors in a draft day trade with Orlando in 1993 after becoming just the second sophomore ever to be the top pick in the NBA draft.

Nelson: Warriors could benefit by signing Webber
Coach Don Nelson wants to bring free agent forward Chris Webber back to Golden State, nearly 14 years after a feud ended their first stint together.

Nelson wants Webber on Warriors (AP)
Coach Don Nelson wants to bring free agent forward Chris Webber back to Golden State, nearly 14 years after a feud ended their first stint together. "I hope that it happens to be quite honest with you," Nelson said Sunday before the Warriors hosted the New York Knicks. "I think our team needs it." Webber was acquired by the Warriors in a draft day trade with Orlando in 1993 after becoming just the...

Pacers' O'Brien: Webber wasn't interested in 76ers
Chris Webber never really fit in Philadelphia, dissatisfied with his role, the offensive system and all the losing in nearly two ill-fated years with the 76ers.

O'Brien rips Webber from days in Philly (AP)
Chris Webber never really fit in Philadelphia, dissatisfied with his role, the offensive system and all the losing in nearly two ill-fated years with the 76ers. Former coach Jim O'Brien saw the unhappiness forming early in Webber's tenure, shortly after the former All-Star forward was acquired from Sacramento near the 2005 trade deadline.

Source: Chris Webber close to returning to NBA
Fourteen-year veteran Chris Webber is close to returning to the NBA, with the Pistons his likely destination, a source close to Webber told ESPN.com.

Webber says no to Greece, wants to be a Piston
Chris Webber said Monday that he will not be accepting a lucrative offer to finish his career in Greece and revealed the Pistons are the only team he can see himself playing for,

Chris Webber, F/C - DET
Report: Webber may go to Greece Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.

Webber pondering Greek team's multi-million offer
Chris Webber has a multi-million dollar contract offer on the table from Olympiacos of Greece, and he plans to decide by this weekend whether to accept it or wait for another chance at playing in the NBA.