The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced today that guard Peja Stojakovic underwent surgery on Sunday to remove a disc fragment in his lower back. The outpatient procedure was performed by Dr. Brock Schnebel at McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City. No timetable has been set for his return.

The Hornets also announced today that forward David West will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to relieve synovitis (inflammation of the joint membrane) in his right elbow. The outpatient procedure will be performed by Dr. Carlan Yates at McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City.

?Our main concern was to get Peja and David healthy again,? said General Manager Jeff Bower. ?After a series of evaluations, our medical staff determined that surgery was the best option for both of them.?