Wizards' Webster may need season-ending hip surgery

The past two years have been tough for Washington Wizards sharpshooter Martell Webster.

After reportedly seeking a second opinion on his arthritic hip, it was determined that the 28-year-old had bone spurs contributing to the aggravation, J. Michael of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

For the moment, Webster is trying to avoid going under the knife with innovative techniques like postural restoration, but a second surgery in eight months is likely on the horizon.

Going the operative route will sideline Webster for four-to-six months, effectively ending his season before it begins, Michael notes.

"When it gets to the point that nothing's happening, the hip's not getting better," Webster told Michael. "I don't know just go back to the drawing board and see if surgery is the best solution after exhausting all avenues."

Webster's hip was fine until the last shot of practice on Tuesday.

"I played the whole practice yesterday. Felt good. Literally on my last shot, after practice when we were getting up our spot shots, my last shot is when it started to flare up again. (Expletive) I probably could've given 10 minutes tonight if that hadn't happened."

Webster's first two seasons in Washington were strong, as the 6-foot-7 swingman averaged 10.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while shooting 40.7 percent from deep.

However, owing to a bad back that eventually necessitated surgery, Webster's averages dipped to 3.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 23.3 percent on threes last year. His decline was so severe that he openly contemplated retiring at the age of 30.

Webster is on the Wizards' books for roughly $5.7 million for this season and the next.