Preseason Troubles Hold West Out Of Opener

After all of his offseason problems -- including a gun arrest and accusations of abuse by his wife -- the Cavaliers have decided to hold Delonte West out of the opener against the Celtics tonight.

Cleveland coach Mike Brown said general manager Danny Ferry and a support team working with West decided the guard was not ready to play.

“They have some things that they feel they have to get in order for him to be active,” Brown said. “When they say he’s ready then he’ll be out on the floor.”