The Cavaliers are moving forward as best they can with Delonte West, meeting with their troubled guard in Cleveland over the weekend. Both the team and the NBA may hold off on any disciplinary actions until they see how the legal proceedings unfold (West’s first court date is scheduled for Nov. 20), but it’s worth nothing that in the league’s recent history, “players who have plead guilty to misdemeanors involving gun charges have received suspensions ranging from 3-7 games from Commissioner David Stern.”
West Meets With Team Officials
For now, the Cavs are more concerned with the mental well-being of West.
The Cavs, however, are likely just as concerned with West’s mental state and his ongoing treatment for a mood disorder.
When disclosing his battle last year, West said he is prone to depression at times when things in his life are going well. Last year, he had just signed a new contract when he left the team to seek treatment. This summer, West got married and was enjoying his new home in Maryland that he purchased after signing the contract.
Cleveland opens camp next week, and tips off the 2009-2010 season Oct. 27 against Boston.
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