<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">New Orleans guard Peja Stojakovic had a disc fragment removed from his lower back Sunday, a move the Hornets hope will help speed the three-time All-Star's return to the lineup. The Hornets, who also announced that forward David West will have surgery on a bothersome right elbow, provided no timetable for Stojakovic's return. He has missed nine games already, with what initially was diagnosed as back spasms. West has missed 15 games since straining his right forearm Nov. 10 against Portland, and New Orleans also has been without top reserve Bobby Jackson with a cracked rib. "We will evaluate Peja and David once they have recovered from their surgeries before we make a determination on their status," Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said. "Although our team has been slowed by injuries as of late, we don't want to rush their returns to the detriment of their health." Stojakovic was averaging 17.8 points and shooting 41 percent from 3-point range as the Hornets jumped out to a strong start. He had a career-high 42 points in a win against Charlotte and hit the game-winning 3-pointer in a victory at Minnesota.</div> Read More...
It's about freaking time. They've sat on both guys for weeks just "hoping" they'd improve. Glad they've bitten the bullet, but it's weeks too late.
^ Yes, we do need them back desperately. Almost beat the Mavs without them though, and that is quite a feat. If only if only we had had those players for that game. Hopefully theyll join in how the Hornets are playing now, and help to stay at the fabulous level of play.
