"New Orleans Hornets forward David West missed Sunday's game because of a sprained right wrist. But the Hornets said the injury is not serious enough to force him to be sidelined for an extended time. Joe Alexander, who is trying to earn a roster spot, started in place of West but missed seven of eight shots. He struggled Saturday night, too, missing all three shot attempted against the Memphis Grizzlies." Read more: http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2010/10/new_orleans_hornets_vs_orlando_4.html