| 4/17/2013 6:25:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West will sit out the regular season finale Wednesday against Philadelphia. | Insight: West returned to his former All-Star form with averages of 17.1 ppg on 49.8 percent shooting, 7.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks this season. | | |
| 3/28/2013 12:25:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West (back) is expected to play Thursday against the Mavericks, according to the Indianapolis Star. | Insight: West has missed six straight games due to a lower back sprain. Tyler Hansbrough has filled in nicely for West but he won't have fantasy value once West gets back in the lineup. | | |
| 3/27/2013 6:13:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against Houston. He's still dealing with a sore lower back. | Insight: The Pacers haven't given a timetable for West's return. His absence makes Tyler Hansbrough (14.6 ppg, 10.8 rpg in his last five games) a much more attractive commodity in the fantasy game. | | |
| 3/27/2013 12:05:00 PM |
Description: Pacers forward David West is doubtful for Wednesday's game. He didn't practice Tuesday and has missed the last five games with a lower-back injury. | Insight: Tyler Hansbrough has started the last five games in West's place and is averaging 14.6 points and 10.8 rebounds during that time. | | |
| 3/26/2013 5:16:00 PM |
Description: Pacers forward David West is doubtful for Wednesday's game. He didn't practice Tuesday and has missed the last five games with a lower-back injury. | Insight: Tyler Hansbrough has started the last five games in West's place and is averaging 14.6 points and 10.8 rebounds during that time. | | |
| 3/25/2013 11:32:00 AM |
Description: Pacers forward David West is doubtful for Monday's game, according to Pacers beat writer Mike Wells. | Insight: Continue to play back PF Tyler Hansbrough even after a poor game on Saturday. He's averaging 15.2 ppg over the last four games. | | |
| 3/23/2013 10:10:00 AM |
Description: Pacers forward David West has been ruled out for Saturday and is doubtful for Monday's game, according to Pacers beat writer Mike Wells. | Insight: That means backup Tyler Hansbrough (17.0 ppg, 12.3 rpg over the last three contests) should be fantasy-relevant for at least the next two games. | | |
| 3/22/2013 6:44:00 PM |
Description: Pacers forward David West has already been ruled out for both of Indiana's games this weekend and it seems unlikely that he'll be able to participate in Monday's game against the Hawks. West is still healing from a back injury. | Insight: That means backup Tyler Hansbrough (6.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg) should be fantasy-relevant for at least the next three games. West hasn't played since Saturday's loss at Philadelphia. | | |
| 3/21/2013 4:22:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West (back) is expected to miss the next two games, according to Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star | Insight: His replacement, Tyler Hansbrough has averaged 16 points and 12.5 rebounds over the past two games, so the Pacers have no reason to rush West back before he is 100 percent healthy. | | |
| 3/20/2013 9:58:00 AM |
Description: Indiana forward David West (back) didn't play Tuesday against the Magic due to a sprained lower back and is doubtful for Friday's game against Milwaukee. Pacers coach Frank Vogel said that West is having trouble walking and probably couldn't have played even if it was a playoff game. | Insight: His replacement, Tyler Hansbrough has averaged 16 points and 12.5 rebounds over the past two games, so the Pacers have no reason to rush West back before he is 100 percent healthy. | | |
| 3/19/2013 6:26:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West (back) won't play Tuesday against the Magic due to a sprained lower back. Pacers coach Frank Vogel says that West is having trouble walking and probably couldn't have played Monday or Tuesday if needed. SOURCE: Scott Agness, Pacers.com | Insight: West has played well this season (17.3 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.0 apg) and his replacement, Tyler Hansbrough, also played well with 18 points and 11 rebounds against Cleveland Monday. | | |
| 3/19/2013 10:58:00 AM |
Description: Indiana forward David West, who watched from the sidelines Monday against Cleveland, is doubtful for Tuesday versus Orlando with a lower back sprain. | Insight: West has played well this season (17.3 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.0 apg) and his replacement, Tyler Hansbrough, also played well with 18 points and 11 rebounds against Cleveland. | | |
| 3/18/2013 6:55:00 PM |
Description: A lower back sprain will keep Indiana forward David West on the sidelines Monday against Cleveland. | Insight: This will be West's second DNP of the season. The Cavaliers should see a heavy dose of backup Tyler Hansbrough (6.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg) on Monday. | | |
| 3/18/2013 11:49:00 AM |
Description: Pacers power forward David West is questionable for Monday night's game with Cleveland due to a sore lower back which he hurt Sunday versus Philadelphia. | Insight: West is averaging a very fantasy worthy 17.3 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg. Tyler Hansbrough would get the start in place of West if he sits, but doesn't have much fantasy value. | | |
| 3/6/2013 9:49:00 PM |
Description: Pacers power forward David West followed up his 31-point effort Sunday by posting a double-double Wednesday against Boston. | Insight: West finished with 11 points and 16 rebounds in 39 minutes of action. The 16 boards are the most West has had in a game since November 3rd when he collected 18 rebounds in a win over Sacramento. | | |
| Hot | 2/26/2013 2:30:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West led the Pacers with 28 points Tuesday against the Warriors. He added seven rebounds and three steals while shooting 12-of-16 from the field. | Insight: West has made 32-of-52 (.615) from the field and 16-of-18 (.889) from the free-throw line in four games since returning from a scratched eye. | | |
| 2/20/2013 2:30:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West (scratched eye) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against New Orleans. | Insight: West (17.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.9 apg) sat out last Wednesday's game. A collection of players including Jeff Pendergraph, Ian Mahinmi and Tyler Hansbrough cover West's minutes when he is sidelined but none of whom are fantasy worthy. | | |
| 2/18/2013 10:52:00 AM |
Description: Indiana forward David West (eye) is questionable for Wednesday's game against New Orleans. | Insight: West sat out last Wednesday's game. A collection of players including Jeff Pendergraph, Ian Mahinmi and Tyler Hansbrough would cover West's minutes, none of whom are fantasy worthy. | | |
| 2/13/2013 6:23:00 PM |
Description: Indiana forward David West (eye) will sit out Wednesday against the Bobcats. SOURCE: Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer | Insight: West is dealing with a scratched eye and only played 25 minutes Monday against Brooklyn. A collection of players including Jeff Pendergraph (14 points, 10 rebounds Monday), Ian Mahinmi and Tyler Hansbrough will attempt to replace West. | | |
| 2/13/2013 11:44:00 AM |
Description: Indiana forward David West injured his left eye in the first half of Monday's game against Brooklyn and is questionable for Wednesday's game against Houston, according to Pacers' beat reporter Scott Agness. | Insight: West missed the Wednesday morning shootaround and will be a game-time decision. Jeff Pendergraph played great while West was sidelined Monday, posting season highs with 14 points and 10 rebounds in 17 minutes. | | |
