Kings waive Funderburke

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings placed forward Lawrence Funderburke on waivers Monday.

Funderburke hasn't played all season because of an injured left heel. He's spent his entire seven-year career with the Kings, the longest tenure of any player on the current roster. He has averaged 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in his career.

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Webber suspended for eight games by NBA

NEW YORK (AP) Kings forward Chris Webber was suspended for eight games Tuesday: five for violating the NBA's drug policy and three for pleading guilty to lying to a grand jury.

Webber has missed the entire season after left knee surgery and was taken off the injured list Monday. His suspension started with Tuesday night's home game against Boston.

The five-time All-Star was the Kings' leader in scoring, rebounding and assists last season. He hasn't played since tearing cartilage in his left knee during the second round of last season's playoffs.

Webber pleaded guilty in July to charges of lying about his relationship with Ed Martin, a University of Michigan booster who claimed he loaned $616,000 to Webber.

Webber has been practicing with the Kings for several weeks, but he wasn't healthy enough to appear in games.

He averaged 23.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.5 steals last season.

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Kings activate Webber

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings activated Chris Webber from the injured list Monday, but the star forward will have to serve an NBA suspension before he can return to the lineup.

Webber, a five-time All-Star, was the Kings' leader in scoring, rebounding and assists last season. He hasn't played since tearing cartilage in his left knee during the second round of last season's playoffs, and he had extensive offseason surgery.

Webber faces a suspension after pleading guilty last July to charges of lying to a grand jury about his relationship with Ed Martin, a University of Michigan booster who claimed he loaned $616,000 to Webber.

The Sacramento Bee also reported that Webber would be suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The Kings compiled an NBA-best 37-13 record leading up to the All-Star break despite Webber's absence. Brad Miller, acquired from Indiana in an offseason trade, has fit seamlessly into Webber's spot in the Kings' offense, while fellow All-Star Peja Stojakovic is the NBA's third-leading scorer.

Miller could miss time after spraining his right foot Sunday in the All-Star game. Tests on Monday revealed no breaks or tears, but the Kings said there is no timetable for his return.

Webber has been practicing with the Kings for several weeks, but he wasn't healthy enough to appear in games until recently. He averaged 23.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.5 steals last season.

To make room for Webber on the roster, the Kings placed forward Lawrence Funderburke back on the injured list. Funderburke has not played all season because of an injured heel.

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