Martell Webster (back) has been ruled out for the Wizards' Christmas Day matchup against the Knicks, CSN Washington reports.

Webster (back) has been ruled out for the Wizards' Christmas Day matchup against the Knicks, CSN Washington reports.

Analysis:

The Wizards were optimistic Webster would be ready to make his season debut at some point this week following his return from the third back surgery of his career, but the nature of the team's schedule has prevented the swingman from logging a full-contact practice. Until coach Randy Wittman is able to gauge Webster's health during one of those sessions, he'll remain glued to the bench.