David West, an unrestricted free agent, has been given a full doctor's clearance to return from his ACL surgery.

West's agent Lance Young confirmed the news.

West has played his entire career with the Hornets.

The Hornets and Pacers will likely be the leading candidates to sign West.

Amar'e Stoudmire will test his back for the first time on Saturday in a charity basketball game in Miami.

One source believes Stoudemire's insistence on playing Games 3 and 4 against the Celtics in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs at well less than 50 percent was the main reason why it has taken his back so long to heal.