David West Injury: Updates on Pacers Forward's Ankle and Return

Pacers star David West has been recovering from an ankle injury and is set to make his season debut on Friday against the Magic. 

Continue for updates.

Friday, Nov. 28

West Back vs. Magic

The Pacers' official Twitter feed reported that David West is set to make his debut on Friday:

Tuesday, Nov. 25

West Hopes to Make Season Debut Friday vs. Orlando

David West is shooting for Friday to play his first game of the 2014-15 season according to Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star:

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Indiana Pacers power forward David West hopes to make his season debut Friday against the Orlando Magic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

"(Coach Frank Vogel) will make the call," West said after participating in practice Tuesday in San Antonio. "I'll see what he says. (But) I feel good. This last week has been good. No setbacks. The ankle is healthy which is important."

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Monday, Nov. 24

West "Getting Close" to Return

Candace Buckner of IndyStar.com provided West's statement:

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A positive sign strolled through the Indiana Pacers' locker room Saturday night. More than just a sign, it was David West – his shirt soaked in sweat, fresh from a pregame workout, and his right ankle free from visible medical tape. Though West has missed all 13 games this season while recovering from an ankle sprain that has not completely healed, he declared 'it's getting close.'

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Monday, Oct. 27

Pacers Announced West Will Miss Some Regular-Season Action

The Indiana Pacers updated David West's status in a release on the team website, saying the forward will miss time with his ankle injury.

Monday, Oct. 20

West, Vogel Speak on Injury

Scott Agness of VigilantSports.com provides a statement from David West:

IndyStar Sports continued with a statement from Pacers head coach Frank Vogel discussing West's potential availability for the team's season opener: 

Saturday, Oct. 18

West Suffers Ankle Injury

Between the injury to Paul George and Lance Stephenson signing with the Charlotte Hornets, the Indiana Pacers had one of the worst offseasons of anybody in the NBA. Now comes news of an injury to David West.

The Pacers announced that the power forward sprained his ankle in a 98-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks:

You can see how the injury happened below.

West figures to be one of the biggest reasons the Pacers could potentially sneak into the postseason despite all the offseason upheaval. The 34-year-old averaged 14 points and 6.8 rebounds a game last year.