Forward
David West, who missed his fifth straight game Wednesday night against the
Phoenix Suns, said he plans on returning to the Hornets' lineup Tuesday against the
Toronto Raptors.
West hasn't practiced since before the Hornets played the
Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 12 because of swelling and soreness in his right elbow. But
West said he is scheduled to visit the team's doctor again on Friday to be re-evaluated.
West said he hopes to resume shooting over the weekend and return to practice on Monday. "I'm getting a little more flexibility in my elbow and that's good,"
West said. "But we'll see again on Friday and hopefully (the doctor) says I can at least go out there and take some shots. I don't know about contact yet, but I'm shooting for Tuesday."
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