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David West	#30 \| Forward \| New Orleans Hornets

Height: 6-9 Weight: 240 Born: 1980-8-29, Teaneck, New Jersey

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December 19, 2006
David West said on Monday he could miss anywhere between two and eight weeks as he recovers from elbow surgery, which he is slated to have Wednesday, according to the Oklahoman.

December 17, 2006
The Hornets announced that David West will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to relieve inflammation in his right elbow. It is not clear how long it will take West to recover from the outpatient procedure.

December 12, 2006
There is still no timetable for the return of David West, who is out with an elbow injury, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He hasn't played since Nov. 12 due to the injury.

December 10, 2006
David West will have his ailing elbow examined again tomorrow, according to the Times-Picayune. "Doctors told me that 50 percent of the swelling is out of my elbow, based on the last MRI taken," West said. "It's kind of getting down to the point where we're going to see what the next step is. It's getting better, but it's taking a little longer than I wanted to. There is only so much medication you can take. There's still swelling, and I can't move my elbow as freely as I would like. I can't do any fast motion."

December 10, 2006
David West missed his 12th straight game Saturday, the AP reports. He's still dealing with a strained right forearm.

November 30, 2006
David West, who is recovering from an elbow injury, is expected to be out of action for another two weeks, according to the Oklahoman. He has already missed eight games with the injury.

November 28, 2006
David West was hoping to return from his right elbow injury tonight, but he's expected to be sidelined once again, according to the Oklahoman. "David's still pretty the same," coach Byron Scott said. "He's getting better each day." Tonight's game will be the eighth straight contest West has missed.

November 26, 2006
David West missed his seventh straight game Saturday. However, Hornets coach Byron Scott said he hopes West will return from his elbow injury for Tuesday's contest, according to the Times-Picayune.

November 20, 2006
The Hornets are listing David West as doubtful for Tuesday's game, according to the Times-Picayune. He has an elbow injury that continues to limit his ability to extend his middle and pinky fingers. It's not clear when he will return, but don't expect him to be back in action Tuesday.

November 17, 2006
David West has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Orlando. He's battling an elbow njury.

November 16, 2006
The Hornets list David West as questionable for Saturday's game, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. West has missed the past two contests due to an elbow injury that is affecting two fingers on his hand.

November 15, 2006
David West missed yesterday's game, and it appears he likely will miss more action due to his elbow injury, according to the Times-Picayune. West injured the joint Friday, but blood and swelling is pushing on the nerve, keeping two fingers on his right hand from fully extending. He's wearing a brace for now to keep the digits extended.

November 14, 2006
David West will not play tonight against the Bobcats due to a strained forearm, according to the Oklahoman. He could return to action on Saturday at the earliest. "Well just have to wait and see," Hornets coach Byron Scott said. "Obviously it hurts us, big-time." Linton Johnson could start in West's place.

October 31, 2006
The Hornets and David West agreed on a multi-year contract extension Monday, according to the New Orleans Times Picayune. The deal is worth $45 million over five years.

April 12, 2006
David West sat out Wednesday's game against Seattle after he re-aggravated his sprained left ankle, according to the AP.

April 12, 2006
Unable to practice yesterday, David West is listed as questionable for tonight's game due to his sprained ankle, according to the Times-Picayune.

March 30, 2006
David West missed his second consecutive game on Wednesday because of a sprained left ankle.

March 28, 2006
David West missed Monday's game against the Jazz because of a sprained left ankle, according to the Times-Picayune. Coach Byron Scott is not sure whether West would be available on Wednesday.

February 22, 2006
David West missed his second consecutive game Wednesday. West was excused by the team to be with his wife and newborn child.

February 21, 2006
David West missed Tuesday's game to be with his wife and newborn child, according to the AP.

January 17, 2006
David West was able to play on Monday night even though he was suffering from a sore right ankle, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He suffered the injury on Saturday against the Rockets. "I did a lot of rehab and icing it yesterday (Sunday) and stretched it before the game," West said.

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