Baron

Davis

“We built this team around Baron, and we feel very excited with the coaching staff that we have and the players we got this summer,” Hornets GM Allan Bristow said. “On the basis of that, we’re going into this season with a very competitive team, and we’re disappointed that Baron doesn’t feel that way.” Davis still hasn’t actually requested a trade. He might do so at some point, however.

Davis is day-to-day with a twisted left knee.

The Hornets are saying sitting him out is just a precaution. “It didn’t feel too cool,” Davis said. “So I just decided to rest it.”

Davis has been out since twisting his left knee last Wednesday.

''I thought Baron was going to go, but he still has a little soreness,’' Silas said after practice Thursday. David Wesley and Kenny Anderson will see time at point guard tonight.

Davis said he definitely won’t rush back, having “learned his lesson” last time. He may be activated in the near future, so the Hornets can put Alex Garcia on the IL, but it still may be a little while before Davis is playing.

“I’m obviously not where I would like to be,” Davis said. “A lot of quickness is there, but I’m just waiting for explosion to come.” Davis will practice today, then participate in Tuesday’s shootaround before talking with coach Byron Scott about a return date.

This is horrible news, as an MRI revealed an inflamed disc in his lower back. Darrell Armstrong will take over his starting job until he returns.

Davis will rejoin the team on Sunday and is still a possibility to return the following week.

Bristow talked about hopefully getting Davis back as “a Christmas present.”