Webster's back has Wolves concerned

Martell Webster's back will keep him out of Friday's preseason finale in Milwaukee. Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis said it is possible Webster's pain could keep the swingman out of the season opener Wednesday as well.

This is further indication that Webster's sore back -- which he says has been an issue since he was undercut during a playoff game with Phoenix last season when he played for Portland -- might be more serious than previously thought. Webster has had a magnetic resonance imaging exam. But the team is waiting on announcing a final diagnosis until the team gets a second opinion on the results of that test.

Meanwhile, Webster will stay home and get treatment when the team goes to Milwaukee. In addition, Sebastian Telfair (shoulder) and rookie Wesley Johnson (hamstring) will stay behind and receive treatment. However, neither of those two injuries is considered serious.

But when asked if Webster might miss the regular season opener, Rambis said, "Possibly, possibly, depending on the direction of the treatment."