The Indiana Pacers are still waiting for the results of David West’s MRI, but it doesn’t take a doctor to see that being in a walking boot is a bad sign.

#Pacers David West with a boot on his right foot as he sits out practice. pic.twitter.com/x1v8hUcLpf — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) October 20, 2014

West is also using a cane to walk. — Autumn Allison (@Aallison25) October 20, 2014

West says he is not traveling for rest of preseason. — Autumn Allison (@Aallison25) October 20, 2014

@D_West30 says he expects to be ready for opener. A bad sprain but nothing more. In walking boot. Stuckey w/ sore foot won’t play next 2 — Mark Montieth (@MarkMontieth) October 20, 2014

David West: “It’s just a tough, tough sprain.” He said he landed on it wrong, and is out for the preseason.“ pic.twitter.com/Qah9PeTjyu — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) October 20, 2014

They say it is a good sprain, but he should be ready for opening night.

Frank Vogel says West’s injury is a “setback” & wouldn’t make proclamations about a return date. Luis Scola starts at PF in West’s absence. — Jeremiah Johnson (@JJFSINDIANA) October 20, 2014

Frank Vogel on David West’s availability for #Pacers‘ season opener: “We don’t know… We’re going to see where he’s at in a week.” — IndyStar Sports (@IndyStarSports) October 20, 2014

In light of the numerous injuries, Frank Vogel jokes, “I keep telling (Paul) if he’s not playing by Halloween, then he’s milking it.” — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) October 20, 2014

Injuries have become the story for the Indiana Pacers this off-season and West’s injury only adds to the misery. It looks like Scola will be taking over West’s minutes for the time being. How he’ll fit into the Pacers starting line up is yet to be seen, but just like West he can be an excellent kickout option, but isn’t likely to create much of his own offense.