West put up five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's exhibition loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

West entered the starting lineup for Thursday's game, but only because Tim Duncan was receiving the night off for rest. Coach Gregg Popovich figures to rest Duncan liberally throughout the season, particularly during back-to-back sets, but unless he misses significant time with an injury, it's difficult to see West returning an abundance of fantasy value on a game-by-game basis. Instead, West's intrigue primarily lies in daily leagues, where fantasy players can take advantage of his expected low price and utilize him in instances where he's in the starting lineup in place of Duncan.