Delonte West was suspended and subsequently let go from the Dallas Mavericks. Since then no NBA teams made him an offer but he was extended an offer by the Mavericks’ D-League affiliate the Legends. This was West’s chance to prove himself on the court and hopefully garner offers from NBA teams but it appears West will turn down this opportunity. Read more after the jump.
Instead, he is out. Jeff Caplan explains at NBA.com.
According to a source with knowledge of West’s thinking, the troubled combo guard has decided not to play in the D-League against the advisement of his representation. West is represented by agent Dan Fegan. The source said that NBA teams have been reluctant to bring in West, even on a 10-day contract, until he gets back on the court and they see him play. The Memphis Grizzlies recently kicked around the idea of offering West a 10-day contract, but no offer materialized….
West reportedly wanted to join the Legends with hopes that he could show the Mavs he was ready to be a part of their team again. However, last Friday night Mavs owner Mark Cuban made it clear that he had no intention of bringing back West. Dallas signed veteran guard Mike James last Sunday for the remainder of the season after he exhausted two 10-day contracts.
West ever returning to the Mavericks seems highly unlikely and giving up this opportunity definitely doesn’t seem like the right move as now there isn’t many opportunities from other NBA teams either.
