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New Orleans Hornets power forward David West told reporters today he is still undecided as to whether he will opt out of the final year of his contract. If West exercises his player option, he would have one year remaining on his contract worth $7.5 million. He must decide by June 30th.

Hornets head coach Monty Williams has been in consistent contact with David West as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired knee. Williams claims David's rehab is, at a minimum, on schedle, but more than likely ahead of schedule.

New Orleans Hornets power forward David West is working daily in rehab to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left knee. West's agent claims he's "way ahead of schedule."

The NBA playoff matchups are now set. With the Lakers overtime win over the Kings Wednesday night, they secured the 2 seed, setting up a matchup with the 7 seeded New Orleans Hornets.

New Orleans Hornets power forward David West underwent successful ACL reconstruction surgery yesterday in New York. Doctors have told West his rehab could last anywhere from 6 to 10 months.

Former New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn returned to NOLA for the first time since transferring ownership of the team to the NBA. Shinn sat down with Hornet beat writer Jimmy Smith of the Times Picayune for a Q & A.

Willie Green set a franchise record in the 4th quarter Friday night when he made his 12th FG in as many attempts. New Orleans 6th man finished with 31 points, helping the home team Hornets rip the Suns 109-97.

If you're a Hornet fan, chances are, you think about all the uncertainty of the future. Will there be an NBA lockout? Will David West recover from his knee injury? Will he opt out, resign, or test free agency? Will Chris Paul want to stick around New Orleans after next season? You might also have questions about the past. What if Marcus Thornton wasn't traded? What if Gary Chouest purchased the team? At the moment, the Hornets are in the postseason. Enjoy the present.

A week ago I gave you a list of reasons why David West would exercise his opt-out option in the final year of his contract, enabling him to explore free agency. Since then, West tore his ACL during a heroic performance on Thursday in Salt Lake City. Let me first say, I feel for David. But how does the injury change West's options? Let's examine.

Pau Gasol and the size of the L.A. Lakers handled the Hornets at the Staples Center Sunday night, defeating New Orleans 102-84.

On the day the Hornets learned they lost David West for the season, New Orleans went into Phoenix and won for the fifth time in their last seven games. Carl Landry, starting at PF for the injured West, scored 19 points, helping the Hornets beat the Suns 106-100.

David West is officially out for the season with a torn ACL. The injury occured last night when his left knee buckled late in regulation in an eventual overtime victory over Utah.

Basketball Gods Do Exist. How else can you explain the ending of regulation in the Hornets win on Thursday in Utah?

Emeka Okafor hit a miraculous shot as time expired in regulation. The improbable banker forced overtime in Salt Lake City. The Hornets took care of business in the extra period, earning a 121-117 victory. David West however, had to be wheeled off the court in the 4th quarter with an injury to his left knee. West led N.O. with 29 points.

Two-time all-star David West has spent his entire 8 year career with the New Orleans Hornets. Whether or not the power forward will remain in NOLA next year is uncertain. He can opt out of his contract after this season, and I suspect he will. As a matter of fact, you can count on it.

The Boston Celtics made clutch free throws late to defeat the Hornets 89-85 at the Hive Saturday night. The soldout crowd in New Orleans left the arena unhappy, as the Hornets fell to 7th in the Western Conference, only one game back of Portland and a game and a half back of Denver.

The Hive was rocking early, but the Nuggets were lethal from beyond the arc, drilling 17 three-pointers before the final buzzer. As a result, Denver's 114-103 win over the Hornets kept them in 5th place in the Western Conference standings, one spot ahead of New Orleans.

The New Orleans came back from seven points down in the final 1:13 to defeat the Dallas Mavericks, on Wednesday evening. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

Something has to be wrong with Chris Paul's knee. All the best players go through slumps, but this is beyond a slump. A slump would be welcome compared to this. To be outplayed by Kyle Lowry, Jose Calderon, and Toney Douglas in 4 days does not happen to one of the best players in the world, not even on a bad night. With Paul's play suffering, the Hornets continue to fall apart, losing again on Wednesday night in NY 107-88.

The Hornets lost their first game of a five game road trip Tuesday night. Toronto, led by PG Jose Calderon, defeated New Orleans 96-90.